The key man of Kansas State's great team of 1959-60, the young Nebraskan proved to be an outstanding operative in his freshman year for the Royals. Boozer proved to be a ferocious rebounder and a deadly medium range push shot artist. Better than average defensively, the young giant demonstrated a rugged quality on the boards.
1961 Fleer Set (Basketball) (1961)
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Voted most valuable player to perform in New York's famed Madison Square Garden during his last two collegiate years...named to All-Metropolitan NY All-Star team as well as All-American. One of aces which helped spark Royals to two consecutive National League tities in 1945-46 and 1946-47. Member...
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The "Big O" was the overwhelming selection as the NBA's Rookie of the Year for 1960-61. He was even more brilliant in his first year with the Royals than he had been as a three-time college Player of the Year and All-American with the University of Cincinnati. Quickly establishing himself as one ...
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Jim is an excellent rebounder and is also deadly with his unique two hand shot, that he pushes off the heels of his hands. Coming to the Royals after a season with the Lakers, Jim expects to repeat his high scoring ways that made him one of the most exciting college hoopsters in 1955.
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1957 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1961 Fleer Set (Basketball)
(7)
1970 Topps Set (Basketball)
(9)
1948 Bowman Set (Basketball)
(5)
1996 Topps Stars Set (Basketball)
(2)
1971 Topps Set (Basketball)
(7)
1969 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1972 Topps Set (Basketball)
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Andrew (Fuzzy) Levane
Voted most valuable player to perform in New York's famed Madison Square Garden during his last two collegiate years...named to All-Metropolitan NY All-Star team as well as All-American. One of aces which helped spark Royals to two consecutive National League tities in 1945-46 and 1946-47. Member of team making its debut in the BAA. One of best defensive players developed.
