The Frank Ramsey Interview
By:
Michael D. McClellan
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2002
Not many can say that they played collegiate athletics for one storied program and professional athletics for another. There are even fewer still that can say this and say that they played for legendary coaches in the process. Frank Ramsey is one of those fortunate few. While at the University of Kentucky, he played for the legendary Adolph Rupp. He then played his professional basketball for Red Auerbach and the Boston Celtics.
Frank Ramsey quickly made his mark in Boston, earning a reputation for valuable production off the bench. As cerebral as Russell and Bird, Ramsey brought a powerful new dimension to the game of basketball: He was instant offense, a selfless and versatile player who sacrificed personal ego for the overall good of the team. The NBA recognizes Frank Ramsey as its first great Sixth Man, as well it should. We should all recognize him as one if its truly good guys, a hard-working, down-to-earth man who keeps his word and reminds us all of what's right in the world of sport.
