Oscar Robertson's 50th anniversary
Alumnus returns to New York to commemorate his 56-point game
Oscar Robertson, Bus '60, HonDoc '07, was recognized with a special halftime ceremony March 12, 2008, during UC's Big East Tournament game. The Big O's record-setting 56-point performance against Seton Hall in 1958 shed a national spotlight on both he and the Bearcats. Below are images from Oscar's trip, including a special UC reception.
Photos by Dottie Stover
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It was Jan. 9, 1958, when UC's Oscar Robertson dropped 56 points on Seton Hall, both a college and pro record for the old Garden at Eighth Avenue and 48th Street in New York. Here he stands in front of the new facility, where the Big East Conference holds its tournaments.
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Oscar Robertson and Myron Hughes, Bus '86, UC's new Alumni Association executive director, share Bearcat basketball stories during the Big O's reception in New York. Hughes played for UC in the mid-80s. |
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Oscar Robertson and his wife, Yvonne, with former New York Knicks player Mel Davis. |
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Oscar chats with Paul Asness. |
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Oscar Robertson speaks as his tribute video plays behind him on the screen. |
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