President Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball Hall of Famer Bob Cousy
The president also noted Cousy's labor activism on behalf of professional basketball players: The legendary Celtics point guard was instrumental in the founding of the National Basketball Players Association.
“You're one of the all-time greats in the history of sports, not just basketball, and an inspiration to us all,” Trump said.While introducing his family, he teared up as he paid tribute to his late wife, Missie."That's why you shouldn't invite old men to the White House," Cousy, 91, quipped."They get emotional.
Cousy is the 10th person to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during Trump's presidency. Other Trump honorees have included conservative economist Art Laffer, golfer Tiger Woods and a posthumous award for Elvis Presley.
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