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- Bob Davies: A Basketball Legend
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- 2016
- Published by: RIT Press
summary
Bob Davies played a significant role in the development of modern basketball. Davies was one of the first three NBA superstars. As a Rochester Royal, he played on one of only four teams in NBA history to win the playoff championship or finish or tie for first in their division or conference for five consecutive seasons. Davies is credited with introducing the behind-the-back-dribble, developing the penetration and transition styles of play, and creating several innovative passes. Named by Sports Illustrated as one of the eight most influential players in the first century of college basketball, the NBA selected him as one of the ten best players in its first quarter century. Davies was a rarity in American sports history—a genuine sports hero and role model. This biography is rich in photos, archival materials and personal interviews.
Table of Contents
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- 1. Halley's Comet
- pp. 1-6
- 2. Harrisburg Houdini
- pp. 7-22
- 3. Li'l Abner and The Wonder Five
- pp. 23-52
- 4. Duty to Country
- pp. 53-74
- 6. Double Duty Davies
- pp. 93-104
- 7. Win It For Dolly!
- pp. 105-122
- 8. The Most Perfect Team
- pp. 123-142
- 9. Adulation and Frustration
- pp. 143-164
- 10. NBA Championship Game
- pp. 165-182
- 11. NBA's Grand Old Man
- pp. 183-204
- 12. Farewell Tour
- pp. 205-220
- 13. Life Off The Court
- pp. 221-238
- Acknowledgements
- pp. 251-254
- Abbreviations
- pp. 259-260
- Bibliography
- pp. 261-274
- List of Illustrations
- pp. 275-276
- About the author
- p. 287
Additional Information
ISBN
9781939125293
Related ISBN(s)
9781939125286
MARC Record
OCLC
942611753
Pages
296
Launched on MUSE
2016-06-19
Language
English
Open Access
No