Billy Cunningham photographs
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Abstract
The Billy Cunningham photographs consists of one photographic sheet containing two black-and-white portraits of Billy Cunningham in uniform for the Philadelphia 76ers, circa 1975.
Biographical note
Billy Cunningham was born in Brooklyn on June 3, 1943. He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and then attended the University of North Carolina at which he also played basketball. Cunningham went on to play professional basketball for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1965 to 1972 and then again from 1974 to 1976. He served as head coach of the 76ers from 1977 to 1985. Cunningham's nickname, "Kangaroo Kid," referred to his rebounding ability. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (as a player) in 1986.
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The Billy Cunningham photographs consists of one photographic sheet containing two black-and-white portraits of Billy Cunningham in uniform for the Philadelphia 76ers, circa 1975.
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Open to researchers without restriction.
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Reproduction rights for the photographs have not been evaluated. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Billy Cunningham photographs, V1990.055, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1990.
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