Oscar Robertson, KKK
Oscar Robertson recounts time he got a telegram from KKK saying if he played 'they’re going to shoot me'
Oscar Robertson was a force of nature in college at Cincinnati — the team lost nine games total in his three seasons. He averaged 33.8 points per game in college and won the national scoring title each of his three years,
Oscar Robertson Opens Up On The KKK Threatening To Shoot Him For Playing Basketball
Oscar Robertson overcame death threats sent by the KKK to fulfill his dream of playing basketball at the highest level.
Oscar Robertson Recalls Harrowing Experience of KKK Threats During His Basketball Career
Oscar Robertson opens up about facing terrifying threats from the KKK during his basketball career, shedding light on the racism and challenges he endured as a trailblazer in the sport.
This NBA legend took death threats while playing basketball in a time when the KKK keept its promises
Oscar Robertson is one of the most respected players in the NBA and in the NCAA. He was a player for the Milwaukee Bucks for a short period of time but he played for the Cincinnati
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 if he dared to play. The legendary point guard shared the story during his appearance on the All The Smoke podcast and said that,
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"Didn't think about being shot" - Oscar Robertson reveals facing KKK death threats while playing college basketball game
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