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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Oscar Robertson was born on November 24, 1938, in Tennessee, United States, under the zodiac sign Sagittarius. He stands 6 feet 5 inches tall. His father was Bailey Robertson, and his mother was Mazell Robertson. He grew up with two brothers, Henry Robertson and Bailey Robertson Jr. Most of Oscar's childhood was spent in Tennessee, where his passion for basketball began at an early age.</p>

<h2>Education and Introduction to Basketball</h2>
<p>Coming from a financially struggling family, Oscar practiced basketball using a makeshift rubber tennis ball. He attended Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana—not "Crispus High School" as previously stated—where he played for the school team and quickly garnered attention for his skills on the court. His high school team won two consecutive state championships and became the first all-Black team to win a state title in the United States.</p>

<h2>College Career at the University of Cincinnati</h2>
<p>In 1957, Oscar enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He played for the university’s basketball team until 1960, becoming one of the leading scorers in NCAA history. He was a three-time <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naismith_College_Player_of_the_Year">College Player of the Year</a> and helped raise the university’s basketball profile at the national level.</p>

<h2>Olympic Gold Medal and Overcoming Racial Barriers</h2>
<p>Oscar Robertson captained the U.S. basketball team at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. The team won the gold medal, showcasing Oscar’s leadership and talent on the world stage. Throughout his early career, Oscar faced significant racial discrimination, but he persevered through hard work and determination, becoming a symbol of resilience and success.</p>

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<h2>Professional Career in the NBA</h2>
<p>Oscar began his professional basketball career in 1960 with the Cincinnati Royals, signing a contract worth $33,000. Over a decade with the Royals, he became known for his versatile playing style and extraordinary statistics, notably averaging a triple-double for the entire 1961–62 season—an unprecedented achievement at the time.</p>

<p>In 1970, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he played for four years and helped lead the team to an NBA Championship in 1971 alongside <a href="/biography/kareem-abdul-jabbar">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</a>. Oscar retired from professional basketball in 1974. Remarkably, he maintained excellent physical health throughout his career and avoided major injuries.</p>

<h2>Career Achievements and Legacy</h2>
<p>Oscar Robertson was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1964. Over his career, he was selected to 12 NBA All-Star Games and earned numerous All-NBA honors. He also won a gold medal in the 1959 Pan American Games. Despite the mention of "Fangraphs" in earlier information—an error, as Fangraphs pertains to baseball analytics—Oscar’s own basketball statistics remain among the most impressive in NBA history.</p>

<h2>Advocacy and Post-Retirement Contributions</h2>
<p>After retiring, Oscar became involved in social causes, notably advocating for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> rights and player empowerment in professional sports. He played a critical role in the landmark 1976 antitrust lawsuit that led to free agency in the NBA, forever changing the league's labor structure.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Honors</h2>
<p>In 1960, Oscar married Yvonne Crittenden. The couple shares a strong and enduring bond, and they have three daughters: Shana Yvonne Robertson, Mari Robertson, and Tia Elaine Robertson. Oscar has also been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions both on and off the court.</p>

<p>Although his exact annual income is not publicly known, his estimated net worth stands at approximately $4 million. His full biography is available on Wikipedia, and his life and legacy have been thoroughly documented in a published biography that captures the journey of this basketball legend.</p>

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