Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938), 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). [1]

May 9, 2020 · Born on November 24, 1938, at a time when racism was at its height in America in the 20th century, Oscar Robertson is one of three children born to Bailey Robertson and Mazell Robertson. Aside from the racism his family endured, they also battled with poverty.

Oscar Robertson, nicknamed "The Big O," was born November 24, 1938 on a farm in Charlotte, Tennessee. When he was four years old, his family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Robertson began playing basketball as a child using a tin can in place of a ball.

Dec 25, 2023 · In Atlanta’s latest loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Young tied the NBA record for most consecutive games with at least 30 points and 10 assists. Young has now dropped seven straight 30-10 games...

Oscar Robertson was born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee, the youngest of three sons of Bailey and Mazell Robertson. Four years later the family moved to Indianapolis, where Oscar learned to play basketball on the dirt courts of the inner city, playing against his older brothers Bailey and Henry and encountering stiff competition from ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Oscar Robertson was born to Mazell and Bailey Robertson in Charlotte, Tennessee. He was the youngest of three sons, with older brothers Bailey Jr. and Henry. In search of better opportunities, the Robertson family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, when Oscar was four years old.

Dec 24, 2024 · Oscar Robertson was born on November 24, 1938, in Charlotte, Tennessee. However, he grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. His family moved there when he was a young child. He attended Crispus Attucks High School, where he became a standout basketball player.

Oct 29, 2023 · Oscar Robertson, also known as “The Big O,” was a basketball legend who achieved a rare triple-double average in the NBA and won an Olympic gold medal. His impact on the game continues to inspire future basketball stars.

Mar 13, 2024 · When the game was over, Oscar Robertson was a tired young man. His left ankle, which he had sprained a week earlier, bothered him, and the teen-agers clamoring outside the locker-room door...

Jan 28, 2025 · Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938), 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).