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Dave DeBusschere

Athlete

Born: Died: American

David Albert DeBusschere (October 16, 1940 – May 14, 2003) was an American professional basketball player and coach, and professional baseball player. He played for the Chicago White Sox of MLB in 1962 and 1963 and in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons from 1962 through 1968 and for the New York Knicks from 1968 to 1974. He was also the head coach for the Pistons from 1964 through 1967.

DeBusschere was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1996, DeBusschere was named as one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. In October 2021, DeBusschere was again honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

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American athlete

Dave DeBusschere's Historical Timeline

  1. Dave DeBusschere is born

    Dave DeBusschere, American athlete, known for american athlete, was born on 1940-10-16.

  2. Dave DeBusschere pitches a shutout against the Cleveland Indians

    David Albert DeBusschere (October 16, 1940 – May 14, 2003) was an American professional basketball player and coach, and professional baseball player.

Associated Historical Events

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Dave DeBusschere is born

Dave DeBusschere, American athlete, known for american athlete, was born on 1940-10-16.

Dave DeBusschere pitches a shutout against the Cleveland Indians

David Albert DeBusschere (October 16, 1940 – May 14, 2003) was an American professional basketball player and coach, and professional baseball player.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave DeBusschere born?
Dave DeBusschere was born on 1940-10-16 (American).
What is Dave DeBusschere known for?
American athlete
What historical events involved Dave DeBusschere?
Dave DeBusschere was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Dave DeBusschere is born, Dave DeBusschere pitches a shutout against the Cleveland Indians.
When did Dave DeBusschere die?
Dave DeBusschere died on 2003-01-01.

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