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Governor Healey names highway after Celtics legend Bob Cousy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Governor Healey names highway after Celtics legend Bob Cousy
Summary

On August 1, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced the naming of a state highway as Cousy Pass, honoring Hall of Fame Celtics point guard Bob Cousy. The ceremony took place at Holy Cross, where Cousy's contributions to basketball were celebrated by Healey, highlighting his role in revolutionizing the position of point guard. Healey expressed her admiration for Cousy, noting his ongoing engagement with current events and sports. A statue of Cousy, depicting his iconic playing style, is also located in Worcester near the convention center.

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  • •Maura Healey named a highway Cousy Pass on August 1.
  • •Ceremony held at Holy Cross, where Cousy played.
  • •Cousy is celebrated for revolutionizing the point guard position.
  • •A statue of Cousy is located in Worcester.
  • •Governor Healey praised Cousy's influence on and off the court.
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  • 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on how Celtics icon Bob Cousy Pass came to be
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"I had an opportunity to name a state highway, an overpass that ... leads you across the campus at Holy Cross," said Healy.

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