Debusschere, with interests ranging from peace marches to dow jones is likable, articulate, entertaining. The knicks failed to retain their title the following season. Dave debusschere books list of books by author dave. In the 1965 nba draft, stallworth was selected in the first round by the new york knicks, with.
He is memorialized by the nbrpa through the dave debusschere scholarship fund. The trade that changed the knicks was not for earl monroe, but for our no. Debusschere and some partners purchased ring magazine in 1979. Dave debusscheres fiery style made him a favorite among knicks fans. Dave debusschere, the player nicknamed the big d for his defense and who helped give the knicks their only two world championships, died in 2003 in new york city. Dave debusscheres death shocked his old friends and teammates because he always seemed so indestructible, a rugged rebounder and the defensive conscience of two new york knicks championship teams. Jerry lucas was one of the great college basketball players. Dave debusschere pours beer over walt frazier after the knicks beat the milwaukee ducks 296 in madison square garden on apr. Dave debusschere was an integral part of the knicks title teams of the 1970s. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Dave debusschere was born on october 16, 1940 in detroit, michigan, usa as david albert debusschere. Dave debusschere was nicknamed big d, where the d stood for defense.
Dave debusschere new york knicks interview 1971 youtube. Dave debusschere, american basketball player who became the youngest coach in national basketball association nba history when at age 24 he became playercoach for the detroit pistons. Get the latest news, stats and more about dave debusschere on. David debusschere national basketball retired players.
Dave debusschere game logs, new york knicks, nba stats. On december 19, 1968 the new york knicks received dave debusschere from the detroit pistons for center walt bellamy and guard howard komives. Debusschere authored a book entitled the open man, a chronicle of the new. Debusschere authored a book entitled the open man, a chronicle of the new york knicks 19691970 championship season.
Dave debusschere, among the greatest players in national basketball assn. About us how we grade cards 100% money back guarantee testimonials advanced technology. The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame dave. He earned the nickname dave the rave while playing at wichita state. Dave debusschere and the knicks sale in the 1990s detroit. Born of belgianenglish parents in detroit where his father hauled beer, dave played basketball at first as just something to do when it was too cold to. This is debusscheres diary of the knicks championship season, from training camp through the final game of the playoffs. May 15, 2003 dave debusschere, among the greatest players in national basketball assn. May 17, 2010 steven peterson rated it really liked it. Dave debusschere was a defensive stopper who could take the air out of opponents with his physical brand of ball. Hall of fame nba forward who was selected to 8 allstar games and won 2 nba championships with the new york knicks in the early 1970s. Geri, michelle, peter, dennis, debusschere sisters and family.
The arrival of dave debusschere 40 years ago turned the knicks into one. In may 2003, dave debusschere collapsed on a manhattan street from a heart attack and was pronounced dead at new york university hospital. Dave debusschere, the hall of fame forward whose tenacious defensive play, rebounding prowess and timely scoring helped propel the knicks to their only two n. Dave debusschere arrived at a crossroads in 1965 when he felt he had to choose between baseball, as a pitcher in the chicago white sox chain, and basketball, as a forward for the detroit pistons.
Dave debusschere books list of books by author dave debusschere. Debusschere, a forward, was known for his suffocating defense, physical style of play and tenaciousness. Dave debusschere deceased 2003 signed 8 x 10 photo as a member of the new york knicks. Debusschere also added a book to his list of accomplishments when in 1970 he wrote the open man, chronicling the knicks 19691970 championship season. The heart and soul of the great new york knick teams of the 1970s and a member of championship teams in 1970 and 1973, debusschere had a quietly potent offensive game that was effective from both inside and outside. Peter debusschere, the 43yearold son of knicks legend dave debusschere, hopes to wear his fathers lucky blueandtan tie may 15 on the night of. Dave debusschere bio, facts, family famous birthdays. May 15, 2003 dave debusschere s death shocked his old friends and teammates because he always seemed so indestructible, a rugged rebounder and the defensive conscience of two new york knicks championship teams. Nba hall of famer dave debusschere, who won two championships with the new york knicks before becoming the youngest coach in league history, is dead at 62. Debusschere also served as the last commissioner of the american basketball association and was general manager of the knicks and the man who selected patrick ewing in the first nba draft lottery in 1985. Dave albert debusschere 19402003 find a grave memorial. Dave debusschere gives an excellent account of the 196970 championship season of the new york knicks. Dave debusschere player profile, new york knicks, nba.
Ann patchett on why we need lifechanging books right now. He was an actor, known for the cosby show 1984, new jersey turnpikes 1999 and the joe namath show 1969. Today, willis asked me to speak for him, for clyde, earl and all the knicks who. The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame dave debusschere. Dave debusschere society for american baseball research.
David albert debusschere october 16, 1940 may 14, 2003 was an american professional national basketball association nba player and coach and major league baseball player. It was the basketball equivalent of the louisiana purchase. May 14, 2003 debusschere later offered an insightful look at that special season in his book the open man. When the knicks acquired debusschere in a trade with the detroit pistons, it was considered the last piece needed for a championship team. On december 19, 1968 the new york knicks received dave debusschere from the detroit. Knick legend and basketball hall of famer dave debusschere collapsed in the street and died yesterday of an apparent heart attack, authorities said. The open man takes the reader wherever the players go. A championship diary a maddick manuscripts book by dave. The knicks had willis reed beginning in 1965, but he was a forward until a trade with detroit in december of 1968 brought forward dave debusschere to the big apple in exchange for center walt bellamy. Heart failure remains 1 university downtown hospital, manhattan, ny. Sports illustrated may 18 1970 dave debusschere new york knicks.
This is the story of the new york knicks magical season in. May 15, 2003 dave debusschere, the hall of fame forward whose tenacious defensive play, rebounding prowess and timely scoring helped propel the knicks to their only two n. May 18 1970 dave debusschere new york knicks 1970s sports illustrated with label has address label on front qty view all. A fine forward with the university of detroit, he entered the nba as a piston. When the garden was eden tells story of 1970 and 1973. Debusschere was our holy grail, knicks coach william red holzman later revealed in his book, a view from the bench.
Another from the schaap taperecorded assembly line, this one by the knicks center. What one remembers about dave debusschere, the basketball player, the one player who was perhaps most responsible for the emergence of the champion new york knicks in the early 1970s. Feb 03, 2016 dave debusschere 12pts 5reb 3a knicks at bullets 3. New york knicks former players and coaches, including willis reed, dave debusschere and jeff van gundy, come to madison square garden to see patrick ewings jersey retired m by liz robbins pro.
Debusschere opted for basketball, a decision that paid off when he was elected to the hall of fame in 1982. This was the dawn of a new age in the nba, particularly in the east, where either boston or philadelphia had won the eastern finals since 1955. Dave debusschere, hall of fame forward of the new york knicks during an interview from the 1971 nba season. Oct 19, 2014 the new york knicks starting five left to right dick barnett, walt frazier, bill bradley, dave debusschere and willis reed rejoice in the dressing room after winning the nba eastern division. This past friday marked the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest acquisitions in new york sports history. A championship diary a maddick manuscripts book, and more on. Dave debusschere, 62, relentless forward on knicks.
New york ap nba hall of famer dave debusschere, a forward on two championship teams with the new york knicks and also the youngest coach in league history, died wednesday of a heart attack. May 15, 2003 knick legend and basketball hall of famer dave debusschere collapsed in the street and died yesterday of an apparent heart attack, authorities said. Dave debusschere career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Dave debusschere 12pts 5reb 3a knicks at bullets 3. Dave debusschere player profile, new york knicks, nba stats. A hardnosed, tenacious forward, debusschere was one of the games alltime best defenders. The new york knicks starting five left to right dick barnett, walt frazier, bill bradley, dave debusschere and willis reed rejoice in the dressing room after winning the nba eastern division. Apr 11, 2015 peter debusschere, the 43yearold son of knicks legend dave debusschere, hopes to wear his fathers lucky blueandtan tie may 15 on the night of the 2015 draft lottery. Could you help dave debusschere and me buy the knicks.
See all books authored by dave debusschere, including the open man. One of the nbas 50 greatest players, debusschere, an eighttime allstar, became the final. Please check out the other signed 8 x 10 photos as well as signed 3 x 5 index cards and signed trading cards i have listed in my ebay store. Dave debusschere, the hall of fame forward whose tenacious defensive play, rebounding prowess and timely scoring helped propel the knicks to their. Archie clark, dave cowens, the late dave debusschere and oscar robertson. Dave debusschere game logs, new york knicks, nba stats, ncaa. In 1996, debusschere was named as one of the 50 greatest players in nba.
In the early 1970s, the knicks dazzled new york with brilliant team play and a host. Dave debusschere, hall of fame forward who helped propel new york. Having led ohio state to the national championship in 1960, hes still the only player ever named big ten player of the year three times. The knicks have been painfully awful for years, appearing in the playoffs only five times since 2000.
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