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	Dave DeBusschere (1940-2003
		Dave DeBusschere, the defensive cornerstone of two championship teams who also was the NBA's youngest coach and the last commissioner of the rival ABA, died May 14th of a heart attack at age 62.
		DeBusschere pitched for two seasons with the Chicago White Sox and was the youngest coach in NBA history when he took over the Detroit Pistons in 1964, at the age of 24.
		DeBusschere was instrumental in the 1976 merger of the ABA, with the NBA.
	www.sportsecyclopedia.com /memorial/nyk/debusschere.html (800 words)

	ESPN Classic - DeBusschere dies of heart attack
		NEW YORK -- Dave DeBusschere, the defensive cornerstone of two championship teams who also was the NBA's youngest coach and the last commissioner of the rival ABA, died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 62.
		A two-sport star at the University of Detroit, DeBusschere went from the court to the front office to the Hall of Fame and was one of a handful of players to reach the major leagues in both baseball and basketball.
		DeBusschere also served as the last commissioner of the American Basketball Association and was general manager of the Knicks and the man who selected Patrick Ewing in the first NBA draft lottery in 1985.
	espn.go.com /classic/obit/s/2003/0514/1553649.html (810 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Hall of Famer Dave DeBusschere dead at 62
		NEW YORK –; NBA Hall of Famer Dave DeBusschere, a forward on two championship teams with the New York Knicks and also the youngest coach in league history, died Wednesday of a heart attack at 62.
		DeBusschere's exploits in the world of sports also included a stint as commissioner of the ABA and parts of two seasons as a major league pitcher with the Chicago White Sox in 1962-63.
		DeBusschere went into private business in 1976, then returned to the NBA in May 1982, when he became general manager of the Knicks, a job he held until 1986.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nba/20030514-1317-bkn-obit-debusschere.html (392 words)

	New York Knicks, National Basketball Association - CBSSports.com
		Born in Detroit, Oct. 16, 1940, DeBusschere was a two-sport star at the University of Detroit, one of a handful of players to reach the major leagues in both basketball and baseball.
		DeBusschere became a player-coach for the Pistons in 1964, at age 24 the youngest coach in NBA history.
		DeBusschere was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983.
	www.sportsline.com /nba/story/6371057 (943 words)

	Dave DeBusschere
		Dave DeBusschere (October 16, 1940-May 14, 2003) was a professional basketball player.
		He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1962 and won two championships with the New York Knicks.
		He was the youngest coach in NBA history.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/da/Dave_DeBusschere.html (38 words)

	Statement from New York Knicks Regarding Passing of Dave DeBusschere
		Often called "the final piece of the puzzle" that brought the Knicks two championships, his on-court prowess earned him many accolades: he is considered one of the greatest defensive players in League history; was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982; was named one of the 50 greatest NBA players of all time.
		We are extremely proud that so much of Dave’s distinguished career was as a part of the New York Knicks organization, and we are honored that his number will hang forever from the Garden rafters as a testament to his achievements.
		Dave was a blue-collar type of player who led by example with his tenacity on the court.
	www.nba.com /knicks/news/debusschere_030514.html (691 words)

	NYKFan.8k.com \| KNICKS HISTORY: Albert Dave DeBusschere
		DeBusschere was average in size at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, but he possessed a work ethic that was second to none.
		DeBusschere was a folk hero in that city, where he grew up and starred at baseball as well as basketball.
		DeBusschere was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982, and was named to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996.
	www.nykfan.8k.com /history/players/debusschere.html (2159 words)

	ESPN.com: NBA - What they're saying about Dave DeBusschere
		Often called "the final piece of the puzzle" that brought the Knicks two championships, his on-court prowess earned him many accolades: he is considered one of the greatest defensive players in League history; was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982; was named one of the 50 greatest NBA players of all time.
		We are extremely proud that so much of Dave's distinguished career was as a part of the New York Knicks organization, and we are honored that his number will hang forever from the Garden rafters as a testament to his achievements.
		Dave was a blue-collar type of player who led by example with his tenacity on the court.
	espn.go.com /nba/s/2003/0514/1553719.html (694 words)

	New York Knicks, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com
		Born in Detroit, Oct. 16, 1940, DeBusschere was a two-sport star at the University of Detroit, one of a handful of players to reach the major leagues in both basketball and baseball.
		DeBusschere became a player-coach for the Pistons in 1964, at age 24 the youngest coach in NBA history.
		DeBusschere was picked on six straight All-Defensive teams and when he retired in 1974, he became general manager of the ABA's New York Nets.
	cbs.sportsline.com /nba/story/6371057 (976 words)

	jameswagner.com: Dave Debusschere
		Dave DeBusschere was class president - it had not been a contest, and even I had voted for the big sports guy.
		Dave and the enthusiasm generated by a star team had been been able to make this sissy-boy a basketball fan for a few years.
		DeBusschere off the court possessed a sense of humor, a sense of balance, a solid sense of himself.
	jameswagner.com /mt_archives/003328.html (685 words)

	Dave Debusschere Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Fellow Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins once remarked that DeBusschere "took away my first, second, third and fourth offensive move." The heart and soul of New York Knick teams of the 1970s, DeBusschere had a potent offensive game that was solid from both inside and outside.
		DeBusschere was a three-time All-America at the University of Detroit from 1959 to 1962, and his considerable athletic skills saw DeBusschere play professional basketball for the Detroit Pistons and pitch for the Chicago White Sox from 1962 to 1963.
		After his playing career, Dave served as vice-president and general manager of the New York Nets and as the ABA commissioner in its final season in 1976.
	www.hoophall.com /halloffamers/Debusschere.htm (492 words)

	USATODAY.com - Hall of Famer DeBusschere passes away (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		NEW YORK —; Dave DeBusschere, the defensive cornerstone of two championship teams who also was the NBA's youngest coach and the last commissioner of the rival ABA, died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 62.
		DeBusschere pitched two seasons with the Chicago White Sox and was the youngest coach in NBA history when he took over the Detroit Pistons in 1964.
		"Dave DeBusschere was someone for whom I have always had the utmost respect, not only as a basketball player but as a great human being.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/2003-05-14-debusschere_x.htm (1422 words)

	Dave DeBusschere -- Became a star in the NBA
		Dave DeBusschere, a Hall of Famer in basketball and a former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, died on May 14, 2003 at the age of 62.
		From 1962-63, DeBusschere pitched to a 3-4 record with a 2.90 ERA in 102.1 innings.
		DeBusschere was elected to the NBA Hall of Fame in 1983 and was selected as one of the league's 50 greatest players in 1996.
	www.historicbaseball.com /players/d/debusschere_dave.html (324 words)

	ProBasketballNews.com - The thinking fan's basketball Web site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		DeBusschere also played multiple positions, spending time in the backcourt in his early years with the Detroit Pistons and matching up with centers from time to time as well.
		Dave’s game was a little different in that he was more of a long range shooter.
		If Dave were still alive -- I’ve known Dave DeBusschere for a long, long time -- and if Dave were still alive he would tell you that Gus Johnson was one of the toughest defenders that he played against.
	www.probasketballnews.com /friedman_0414.html (1702 words)

	Dave DeBusschere \| BaseballLibrary.com
		In his first summers as a White Sox minor league pitcher, DeBusschere was impressive, posting a 10-1 record with Savannah (Sally League) in 1962.
		The White Sox, who had given him a $75,000 signing bonus, were encouraged when he threw a ML shutout in 1963, but the Pistons upped the ante by naming him player-coach, at age 24 the youngest coach in NBA history.
		DeBusschere gave up baseball, going on to a Hall of Fame basketball career (1963-72).
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/D/DeBusschere_Dave.stm (247 words)

	Off the Kuff: RIP, Dave DeBusschere
		Dave DeBusschere was one of the great New York basketball players.
		A woman who knew him was in tears, and said he was Dave DeBusschere and he was probably on his way to have lunch at Michael's Of Broadway, where he ate lunch regularly.
		Dave DeBusschere was a defensive stopper who could take the air out of opponents with his physical brand of ball.
	www.offthekuff.com /mt/archives/001890.html (687 words)

	Dave DeBusschere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		David Albert DeBusschere (October 16, 1940 – May 14, 2003) was an American professional basketball player in the NBA.
		He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons out of the University of Detroit in 1962 and won two championships with the New York Knicks.
		DeBusschere made his first video game appearance in NBA Ballers Phenom.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dave_DeBusschere (285 words)

	Postcards from Elysian Fields: Where Have You Gone, Dave DeBusschere?
		The most famous was Dave DeBusschere, who was a terrific forward on two New York Knicks teams that won NBA titles and was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
		DeBusschere was 6-foot-6 and former White Sox pitcher Gary Peters once said, "He had a real hard slider and kept his fastball low in the strike zone.
		DeBusschere spent 1964 in Triple A and the White Sox, who had given him to a $75,000 signing bonus out of the University of Detroit, demanded that he make a decision between baseball and basketball.
	trsullivan.mlblogs.com /trsullivan/2006/06/where_have_you_.html (811 words)

	Dave Debusschere - Soxtalk.com
		For some unknown reason, I have a vivid memory of Dave coming off the mound after shutting out KC on either 3 or 4 hits.
		Then the Sox signed a third bonus baby, which meant that they had to get rid of one of the other two, and, of course, they put McClain on waivers, and he was claimed by Detroit for $ 8,000.
		I always felt that one reason they kept Debusschere over McClain was that one great game he pitched against KC.
	www.soxtalk.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=4214 (666 words)

	Dave DeBusschere at 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend; Basketball; February 7, 1997; ASAPSports FastScripts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dave DeBusschere at 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend; Basketball; February 7, 1997; ASAPSports FastScripts
		DAVE DeBUSSCHERE: I think that a lot of the young guys today really don't appreciate the efforts that were made by a lot of guys here today and this whole weekend that built the sport up to what it is today.
		I think if they showed more appreciation for the sport and what they represent to the people by example, by just the attitude, I think in the long run they'll enhance their own standings and will be looked on a little better by the public.
	www.asapsports.com /basketball/1997allstar/020797DD.html (727 words)

	Dave DeBusschere (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dave DeBusschere's early 60s Detroit Pistons road uniform.
		DeBusschere pitched for the White Sox while playing for the Pistons until the Pistons made him a player coach at age 24...the youngest NBA coach in history.
		He is a member of basketball's Hall of Fame and was voted 1 of the top 50 players of all time at the NBA's 50th anniversary.
	www.dickscourtroom.com /debush.htm (85 words)

	NBA.com: Dave DeBusschere Summary
		Dave DeBusschere Dave DeBusschere was nicknamed "Big D".
		He was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in each of the award's first six years of existence.
		DeBusschere was average in size at 6-6 and 225 pounds, but he possessed a work ethic that was second to none.
	www.nba.com /history/players/debusschere_summary.html (193 words)

	Deaths - Fr. Kilian John Healy, Dave DeBusschere, and Holy Ghost Fr. Antoine Adrien - Brief Article National Catholic ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dave DeBusschere, the only player from Detroit's Catholic High School League in the national Basketball Hall of Fame, collapsed May 14 from a heart attack on a Manhattan street and died at NYU Downtown Hospital.
		DeBusschere led Austin Catholic High School in Detroit to a state championship in basketball in 1958.
		He excelled in basketball and baseball at the University of Detroit, pitched for the Chicago White Sox and played and coached pro basketball for the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1141/is_31_39/ai_103384872 (297 words)

	Dave DeBusschere Books on Amazon.com
		Dave DeBusschere made his Major League debut on 04-22-1962 with the Chicago White Sox.
		Baseball Almanac is pleased to present all the Dave DeBusschere books currently listed on Amazon.com - the leading providing of online Dave DeBusschere books.
		Did you know that Baseball Almanac is attempting to catalog every ballplayer who has appeared on a Baseball Digest Cover since the magazine was first published in August 1942 when major league games were confined to the eastern and midwestern regions of the country?
	www.baseball-almanac.com /books/index.php?p=debusda01 (306 words)

	Knicks and MSG Network Announce Winners of 2005 Dave DeBusschere Award
		NEW YORK, Apr. 18- The New York Knickerbockers and MSG Network today announced that Geoff McDermott, New Rochelle HS and Carrem Gay, Christ The King HS are winners of the 2nd annual Dave DeBusschere Award, given to the top male and female athlete in the New York area.
		DeBusschere, an NBA Hall-of-Famer and one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2003.
		“Dave was an outstanding athlete, a great leader and a tenacious competitor, and we are proud to be able to extend his legacy to some of our future stars through this award,” said Steve Mills, President and COO, Sports Team Operations, Madison Square Garden.
	www.nba.com /knicks/news/debusschere_winners_050422.html (499 words)

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