Legacy Oscar_Robertson



robertson @ ceremony announcing inclusion in old national bank sports legends avenue of champions, @ children s museum of indianapolis.


robertson enshrined in naismith memorial basketball hall of fame on april 28, 1980. received player of century award national association of basketball coaches in 2000 , ranked third on slam magazine s top 75 nba players in 2003, behind fellow nba legends michael jordan , wilt chamberlain. furthermore, in 2006, espn named robertson second greatest point guard of time, praising him best post-up guard of time , placing him behind los angeles lakers legend magic johnson. in 2017, announced life-sized bronze sculpture of robertson featured alongside other indiana sports stars @ children s museum of indianapolis old national bank sports legends avenue of champions, located in museum s sports park opening in 2018.


in 1959, player of year award established recognize best college basketball player of year united states basketball writers association. 5 nominees presented , individual votes receives award during ncaa final four. in 1998, renamed oscar robertson trophy in honor of player won first 2 awards because of outstanding career , continuing efforts promote game of basketball. in 2004, 18 bronze statue of robertson sculpted world-renowned sculptor harry weber.








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