Dave DeBusschere
David Albert DeBusschere (October 16, 1940 - May 14, 2003 in Detroit, Michigan) was a professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1962 and won two championships with the New York Knicks. He was the youngest coach in NBA history. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DeBusschere was named to the Hall of Fame after a 12-year career in which he averaged 16.1 points and eleven rebounds while being named to eight NBA All-Star Teams. However, he was best known for his tenacious defense, as he was named to the NBA All Defensive First Team six times. His #22 jersey was retired by the Knicks, but not until many years after his retirement; it is thought the delay was due to DeBusschere's taking a front-office job with the rival New Jersey Nets upon his retirement. At the age 24, he was assigned the position of player-coach and thus became the youngest ever coach in league history. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ He also was a pitcher in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox in 1962-63. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DeBusschere died of a heart attack in New York, 2003. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
October 16: October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). There are 76 days remaining.... 1940: 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar).... May 14: May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). There are 231 days remaining.... Dave DeBusschere related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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