The “Big O”

A statue of Oscar Robertson holding a basketball that is placed in front of the Fifth-Third Arena at the University of Cincinnati.
The nine foot tall Oscar Robertson statue standing outside of the Bearcats Fifth-Third Arena, his old stomping grounds, on a beautiful sunny day
The “Big O” doing what he does best outside of Fifth-Third Arena

Oscar Robertson, 14 time NBA-Allstar and 1 time Most Valuable Player and record-setter for most triple-doubles in a career, sparked his glorious career right here at the University of Cincinnati. With a career spanning from 1957-1960, Robertson cemented his names in the history books of UC with an illustrious college career filled with accolades and awards.

 

Erected in 1994, the statue has since been relocated twice to various locations on campus, but seems to have found a permanent home outside of Fifth-Third Arena. Standing at a towering 9 feet tall, the statue is a fine way to remember one of the greatest athletes in Bearcat History.

 

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