Dan Ross
Dan Ross
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dan Ross was a renowned American basketball player and coach, best known by his nickname "The Black Magic Man".
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on May 26, 1947, in Gary, Indiana. Unfortunately, the exact date of his passing is not publicly available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Dan Ross was an American basketball player and coach, representing the United States as a national team member and later coaching at various levels.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Gary, Indiana, Ross's athletic prowess became evident from an early age. He attended Froebel High School, where he played for the school's basketball team. His impressive skills earned him a scholarship to play college ball at Eastern Michigan University. At EMU, Ross led his team to two NCAA tournament appearances and was named All-American three times.
Major Accomplishments
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Ross enjoyed a successful professional playing career with the Cincinnati Royals (now known as the Sacramento Kings), Cleveland Cavaliers, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, and Seattle SuperSonics. He was also an integral member of the United States national basketball team that competed in the 1972 Olympics.
As a coach, Ross held various positions, including assistant coach for the New York Knicks and head coach for the San Diego Clippers.
Notable Works or Actions
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Ross's playing career was marked by his impressive scoring ability. He averaged over 17 points per game throughout his NBA tenure, earning him recognition as one of the league's top shooters. As a member of the national team, he contributed to several notable victories, including an Olympic bronze medal.
Impact and Legacy
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Dan Ross's impact on basketball extends beyond his impressive playing career. He paved the way for future generations of players by demonstrating dedication, hard work, and perseverance. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring athletes today.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Ross is widely remembered for his unorthodox shooting style, which earned him the nickname "The Black Magic Man." He remains an iconic figure in basketball history, celebrated for his on-court accomplishments and his lasting influence on the sport.
Quotes by Dan Ross
The members of the subcommittee and those who work with Ohio High School Bowling did an outstanding job in their presentation and have done a tremendous job the last several years promoting the sport statewide. In voting unanimously to adopt bowling, the Board of Control has shown it strongly believes this will be a tremendous opportunity for many students across the state to participate in a school-sponsored activity for the first time.
All we're trying to do is keep getting faster. We want to continue to post times that are better than what we had at the Purdue Invitational in the fall. We want to post our best relay times of the season, and have set up individual goals for everyone to reach.
If you told me a week before the meet that we were going to be 16th, we wouldn't have even went.
I'm bitter about our finish, but our team responded the best it could and I'm proud of its effort. There were some tears shed at the end of the meet, but I didn't want them to feel sorry because they went out there and gave their all.
I'm bitterly disappointed, but we can't do anything about the past. All we can do is make sure we're ready for tomorrow.
I'm very pleased with our effort. We competed hard, recorded a number of season best times - and none of it came easy, which is good for us. It was a really intense weekend for our team, but we still have one more meet left, so we're ready to come home and go back to work.
They did a great job of rooting for each other and cheering each other on. They were a lot more vocal than the other team.
It's something they can bring in to their chest. They'll actually hold on to it. It will keep them a lot cooler.