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The Cooz and Arnold
Date: 1950 to 1963
Bob Cousy was one of the few people to call Red Auerbach by Arnold, his first name. Perhaps he got away with it because of Cousy’s superior passing abilities, including never-before-seen moves. Auerbach recalled telling Cousy once, “Bob, I don’t care how you pass the ball – sidearm, over your head, between your legs, behind your back – but somebody better catch it.” Cousy listened and tallied 6,945 assists with the Celtics.
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