Bob Cousy '50 returned to Holy Cross on Feb. 7 to witness the dedication of the basketball court in his honor.
Prior to the pregame ceremony, Cousy, 97, took part in a Q&A with fellow Crusader Bill Simmons '92, author, sports journalist, and founder of sports and pop culture website, The Ringer.
The court was blessed by Rev. Earle Markey, S.J., '53, a fellow All-American Crusader, who was drafted by the Celtics but declined the opportunity to join the Society of Jesus.
Also joining Cousy at half court above were, left to right, Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J., associate vice president for mission and ministry at Holy Cross; Fr. Markey; Cousy's daughter Ticia; Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau; former Holy Cross trustee Bob Atchinson and Kit Hughes, vice president of intercollegiate athletics.
Cousy makes his way to center court, accompanied by his daughter Ticia. Photo by Patrick Donnelly for Holy Cross
Cousy with, left to right, Kit Hughes, vice president of intercollegiate athletics; President Vincent D. Rougeau; former trustee Bob Atchinson and Ticia Cousy. Photos by Rob Branning/Holy Cross
Cousy, wearing his signature P.F. Flyers, with his daughter Ticia. Cousy wore P.F. Flyers during his Celtics career and, in 1958, signed with the brand for the first endorsement of its kind. Photo by Patrick Donnelly for Holy Cross
A snow storm did not stop a Winter Homecoming crowd from filling the Hart Center for the Cousy Court dedication. Hanging just above half court is Cousy's retired jersey, #17. Photo by Colin McAlister '29
Cousy and Bill Simmons ’92, author, sports journalist and podcaster, in conversation prior to the event. Photo by Patrick Donnelly for Holy Cross
Crusader sophomore guard Tyler Boston in action against Lehigh’s Jalen Vasquez near the court’s new moniker. Holy Cross capped off the historic afternoon with a 76-67 win. Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross
