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EBTH is proud to present this fine collection from NBA and college basketball legend, Oscar Robertson and his wife Yvonne. After high school, Robertson enrolled at the University of Cincinnati to continue his education and basketball career. It was at UC where he became a true star, leading the NCAA in scoring all three of his varsity seasons with the Bearcats. Although a national title eluded him while in Cincinnati, Robertson would help lead the Bearcats to two back to back Final Four appearances in the NCAA tournament. It was also at UC where Oscar met Yvonne Crittenden, they were married in June, right after Oscar’s graduation
Realizing the potential of having a hometown hero on the team, the NBA’s Cincinnati Royals (now Sacramento Kings) drafted Oscar to their team for the 1960-61 season. Over his first five seasons, Robertson would average a triple double (double digit point scored, assists, and rebounds), a record many now consider unbreakable. After 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Royals he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he immediately won his only NBA championship in the 1970-71 season.
Over his career, Robertson was a 12 time NBA All-Star, a nine time NBA first team member, and won the league MVP among many other accolades. He may be most remembered, however, for fighting for his fellow league members in Robertson v. National Basketball Association – an antitrust lawsuit that liberated players from their discriminatory contracts which prevented them from seeking free agency and joining other teams. Being the head of the NBA Player’s Association at the time, the case bore his name. The Player’s Association would prevail, opening the door for players to seek better contracts and shop their talents around the league.
To this day, Robertson remains a prominent figure in basketball. He can frequently be seen on the sidelines of basketball games at his alma mater, The University of Cincinnati. In 1998, the United States Basketball Writers Association renamed their player of the year award to the Oscar Robertson trophy to honor his accomplishments both on and off the court.
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