Oscar Robertson recounts time he got a telegram from KKK saying if he played 'they’re going to shoot me'
Oscar Robertson defied death threats & discrimination throughout his career ⁰⁰“I get a telegram. It says, ‘If you go out and ...
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Oscar Robertson warned Russell Westbrook NBA would eventually turn on him
Over the years, it's fair to say Russell Westbrook has been one of the more scrutinized players in recent history. The polarizing figure draws strong opinions from both sides. Depending on who's asked ...
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Oscar Robertson recounts time he got a telegram from KKK saying if he played ‘they’re going to shoot me’
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 18: Oscar Robertson is honored during the NBA All-Star Game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Oscar Robertson warned Russell Westbrook NBA would eventually turn on him
According to NBA legend Oscar Robertson -- who Westbrook broke his single-season record for most triple-doubles -- he forewarned him of this exact scenario. Robertson appeared on the "All The ...
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Oscar Robertson cites contracts worth $50 million/year to chastize superstars for load management: "Players owe it to fans"
Former NBA star Oscar Robertson had something to say about players who are getting deals that pay them $50 million yearly. Robertson isn't a significant advocate of load management and believes ...
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Oscar Robertson recalls being the only black athlete in college at the University of Cincinnati: "They don't like blacks at this school"
African Americans. A lot has gone down in history to make that majority population possible, and it wasn't easy, especially ...
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Oscar Robertson Warned Russell Westbrook That Thunder Fans Would Turn On Him
Before Russell Westbrook's breakout moment, Oscar Robertson was the first and only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season. Robertson, a 12x NBA All-Star, achieved ...
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Oscar Robertson Opens Up On The KKK Threatening To Shoot Him For Playing Basketball
Thankfully, Robertson never had to come face-to-face with the KKK. He always believed that the racist organization couldn't hurt him, which is why he fearlessly kept on playing. As a result, Oscar ...
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Oscar Robertson recalls getting death threats from KKK before a game: "They said they would shoot me if I play"
Ku Klux Klan, the infamous white supremacist, war-fight terrorist, and hate group, once threatened to shoot Oscar Robertson ...
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Oscar Robertson: "I get a telegram that says if I go do…
Oscar Robertson: “I get a telegram that says if I go down and play in the Dixie Classics, they’re going to shoot me. So I gave it to the coach. But later that day, I get a knock on the door ...
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Oscar Robertson: If you're making $50 million a year, there's no such thing as load management
Oscar Robertson: “I think if you’re making $50 million a year, there’s no such thing as load management. I think sometimes players owe it to the fans who come to see you play. Because ...
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NBA Legend Woefully Mistaken About Thunder Relationship With Star
So color the Thunder faithful shocked when NBA Legend and basketball historian Oscar Robertson claimed that even Oklahoma City had turned on the polarizing star. “It’s unfortunate for ...