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David Albert DeBusschere (October 16, 1940 – May 14, 2003) was an American professional baseball player, professional basketball player, and coach. 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.
David Albert DeBusschere. (Big D, Mr. Buffalo, Buffalo, Buff) Position: Power Forward and Small Forward Shoots: Right. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 8x All Star. 2x NBA Champ. 1968-69 All-NBA. 1962-63 All-Rookie. 6x All-Defensive. NBA 75th Anniv. Team. 22 22. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. G
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Sep 16, 2021 · An 8-time All-Star, Dave DeBusschere was a defensive stopper and keyed the Knicks' title teams in 1970 and '73. Colleges everywhere beckoned, but DeBusschere stayed home and attended the...
Feb 16, 2024 · Dave DeBusschere was an elite athlete, and his name is on a very short list of players who competed in two professional sports. He pitched two seasons for the Chicago White Sox, amassing an ERA...
May 15, 2003 · DeBusschere died of a heart attack Wednesday at NYU Downtown Hospital after collapsing on a Manhattan street. He was 62.
Mar 11, 2022 · An 8-time All-Star, Dave DeBusschere was a defensive stopper and the heart soul of the great New York Knicks teams that won NBA championships in 1970 and 1973.
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Dave DeBusschere was an American basketball player who became the youngest coach in National Basketball Association (NBA) history when at age 24 he became player-coach for the Detroit Pistons; he later provided tenacious defense and sturdy rebounding during six seasons as a forward with the New.