Oscar Robertson
American basketball player
1938 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player
Born
November 24, 1938
Age
~88 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
basketball coach, basketball player
United StatesBorn in Charlotte
1938
Born in Charlotte (1938-11-24)
1956
AwardIndiana Mr. Basketball
1961
AwardNBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
1961
AwardAll-NBA Team
1961
AwardNBA Rookie of the Year Award
1962
AwardAll-NBA Team
About
Oscar Palmer Robertson, nicknamed "the Big O", is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a 12-time All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA Team, and winner of the 1964 MVP, Robertson is considered to be one of the greatest point guards of all time. In 1962, he became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. In the 1970–71 NBA season, he was a key player on the team that brought the Bucks their first NBA title. His playing career, especially during high school and college, was plagued by racism.
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Who is Oscar Robertson?+
Oscar Palmer Robertson, nicknamed "the Big O", is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a 12-time All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA Team, and winner of the 1964 MVP, Robertson
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar Robertson born?+
Oscar Robertson was born on November 24, 1938.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — November 24, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
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