Holy Cross wins a thrilling game at Boston Garden.

January 11, 1949

Holy Cross beats Loyola of Chicago 59-58 on Bob Cousy’s left-hand hook shot with nine seconds left in the game. To get open for his winning shot, Cousy executes what he later says is the first behind-the-back dribble he ever employed in a game.

Sources
  • Pomerantz, Gary M.