Boston Celtics' legend, Bob Cousy, was recently informed by PRESIDENT Donald Trump, that he was to be awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom.....The nation's highest civilian award..... Cousy was informed, by a personal phone call, directly by President Trump.......They joked for about fifteen minutes, Cousy reminding Trump that he was about to be ninety-one and ANY phone call was always appreciated.....Trump replied, "Stay alive and I'll play you a round of golf." "Cooz" said and I'll spot you two strokes a hole." Trump shot back, with his own inimitable humor, "I can negotiate a better deal than that." .....Truly a conversation for the ages...... Note....Bob Cousy has been a huge inspiration to tens of thousands of youngsters for about seventy years.....I happen to be one of them.......Much has happened in my life that was influenced by Bob Cousy.......My becoming a sports writer and Celtics commentator and historian as well as sports mentor to many young people that may have otherwise gotten into trouble out on "the streets" of Boston........ It also provided me with the opportunity to put into writing a story I'm very proud of that was published in the FIFTIETH anniversary program book of the NBA.....AND the Boston Celtics......since they were one of the two remaining ORIGINAL TEAMS. The story is titled, "BOB COUSY, THE NBA'S FIRST SUPERSTAR." Complete with all the facts, figures and testimonies that justify the title...... Please, turn to the next story and enjoy HISTORY of our town and team.......... | |
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