Chuck Cooper elevated over Syracuse Nationals defenders for a slam dunk in a game on December 19, 1953. This bucket was Cooper’s only successful attempt of the night, as the Celtics fell at home to th ...

The Syracuse Nationals traveled to Boston Garden on March 21, 1953, for one of the most legendary NBA playoff games. Physical play led to punches thrown between Bob Brannum of the Celtics and Dolph Sc ...