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My Take
Oscar Robertson — "The Big O" — is one of those players who makes you realize how much we take the triple-double stat for granted today. This man averaged a triple-double for an entire NBA season in 1961–62, which is something that didn't get fully appreciated until decades later when Russell Westbrook finally matched it. Robertson grew up in Indianapolis, led Crispus Attucks High School to back-to-back state titles in a racially segregated era, then went on to dominate at the University of Cincinnati before a 14-year pro career where he racked up 12 All-Star selections and the 1964 MVP. At 196 cm playing point guard, his combination of size, vision, and basketball IQ was genuinely ahead of his time, and his landmark antitrust lawsuit against the NBA helped open the door for free agency — so current players literally owe him money.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oscar Robertson
- Name (Japanese)
- オスカー・ロバートソン
- Reading
- おすかー・ろばーとそん
- Born
- November 24, 1938 (age 87)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Charlotte, Tennessee, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- Crispus Attucks High School
- University
- University of Cincinnati
Awards & achievements
- 1956 Indiana Mr. Basketball
- 1961 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
- 1961 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 1961 All-NBA Team
- 1962 All-NBA Team
- 1963 All-NBA Team
- 1964 NBA Most Valuable Player Award
- 1964 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Oscar Robertson born?
Born November 24, 1938 (age 87).
Where is Oscar Robertson from?
Oscar Robertson is from Charlotte, Tennessee, United States.
What does Oscar Robertson do?
Oscar Robertson works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Oscar Robertson?
Oscar Robertson is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.