College of the Holy Cross Dedicates Court in Honor of NBA Legend Bob Cousy

The court at the Hart Center Arena will now be known as the Bob Cousy '50 Court.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The College of the Holy Cross officially dedicated its basketball court in honor of Basketball Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy. The court at the Hart Center Arena will now be permanently known as the Bob Cousy '50 Court, thanks to a generous gift made in his honor.

Why it matters

Cousy is one of the most revered figures in Holy Cross and Celtics history, having led the school to an NCAA championship and multiple tournament appearances as a player, and later coaching at Boston College. The dedication of the court in his name cements his lasting legacy and impact on the sport of basketball.

The details

The formal dedication ceremony took place during Holy Cross' Winter Homecoming weekend, before the men's basketball team's game against Lehigh. Cousy was a contributing member of Holy Cross' 1947 NCAA championship team as a freshman, and later led the school to two additional NCAA Tournament appearances. His teams also set the school record for consecutive victories. With the Celtics, Cousy won six championships in seven seasons, led the league in assists for eight straight years, and was named NBA MVP in 1957. Holy Cross retired his No. 17 jersey in 2008, and the Celtics retired his No. 14 in 1963.

  • The court dedication ceremony took place on February 7, 2026, during Holy Cross' Winter Homecoming weekend.
  • Cousy was a member of Holy Cross' 1947 NCAA championship team as a freshman.

The players

Bob Cousy

Basketball Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend who led Holy Cross to an NCAA championship and multiple tournament appearances as a player, and later coached at Boston College.

College of the Holy Cross

A private Jesuit liberal arts college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, where Cousy starred as a player in the 1940s.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The dedication of the court in Cousy's name solidifies his enduring legacy as one of the greatest players in Holy Cross and Celtics history, and recognizes his contributions both on the court and in supporting his Black teammates during the civil rights movement.