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1961–62 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1961–62 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 14th season in the NBA and fifth season in the city of Detroit. The team moved to newly built Cobo Arena in the 1961-62 season. The Pistons were led by guard Gene Shue (19.0 ppg, 5.8 apg, NBA All-Star) and forward Bailey Howell (19.9 ppg, 12.6 rpg). The Pistons also featured rookie Ray Scott (13.3 ppg, 11.5 rpg), who would go on to a long career with the Pistons as a player and eventually coaching the team. For the thirteenth straight season, the Pistons made the playoffs, with this being the seventh time they finished third place in the Western Division. Detroit faced the Cincinnati Royals and star Oscar Robertson in the Western Division semifinals; the Pistons won in four games to advance to the Division Finals for the first time in four years, facing the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers beat the Pistons in six games. While the Pistons would make the postseason the following year, this was the last postseason series victory for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick McGuire
Richard Joseph McGuire (January 26, 1926 – February 3, 2010) was an American professional basketball player and coach. One of the premier guards of the 1950s, McGuire spent 11 seasons in the NBA (1949–60), eight with the New York Knicks and three with the Detroit Pistons. McGuire led the league in assists during his rookie season with a then-record 386 assists, and was among the league's top ten playmakers for ten of his 11 seasons. He was an NBA All-Star seven times (1951,'52, '54-'56, '58, '59), and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1951. McGuire became player-coach for the Pistons in his last season ( 1959–60), and coached them until 1963. He also coached the Knicks for three seasons, beginning in 1965. He compiled a 197-260 coaching record. McGuire was working as a senior consultant for the Knicks when he died on February 3, 2010 of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at age 84. McGuire's brother Al was also a prominent figure in basketball who coached Marquette Univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961–62 Chicago Packers Season ...
The 1961–62 NBA season was the Packers' 1st season in the NBA. It would also be their only season for the franchise under that name. They would be renamed the Chicago Zephyrs for the 1962–1963 season. Roster Regular season Season standings *x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Awards and records *Walt Bellamy, NBA Rookie of the Year Award References {{DEFAULTSORT:1961-62 Chicago Packers Season Washington Wizards seasons Chicago (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Packers
The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at the Capital One Arena, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The franchise was established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers in Chicago, Illinois; they were renamed the Chicago Zephyrs in the following season. In 1963, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking the name from a previous team of the same name. In 1973, the team moved to the Washington metropolitan area and changed its name first to the Capital Bullets, then the following season to Washington Bullets. In 1997, they rebranded themselves as the Wizards. The Wizards have played in four NBA Finals; they won in 1978. They have appeared in 28 playoffs, won four conference titles (1971, 1975, 1978, 1979), and won eight di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Ohl
Donald Jay Ohl (born April 18, 1936) is an American former professional basketball player who spent 10 seasons (1960–1970) in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His nickname was ''Waxie'' because of his crew cut. College career Ohl attended Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois, and the University of Illinois. Professional career Ohl played for the Detroit Pistons, Baltimore Bullets, and St.Louis/Atlanta Hawks. Among the best distance shooters of his time, the 6'3", 190-pound guard scored 11,549 points and appeared in five NBA All-Star Games in his career. Shortly after the 1963–64 campaign, Ohl was involved one of the first so-called megatrades, this one an eight-player deal between the Pistons and Bullets. On June 9, 1964, the Pistons sent Ohl, center Bob Ferry, forward Bailey Howell, forward Les Hunter and the draft rights to guard Wally (later Wali) Jones to the Bullets in exchange for forwards Terry Dischinger and Don Kojis and guard Rod Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia Warriors
The history of the Golden State Warriors began in Philadelphia in 1946. In 1962, the franchise was relocated to San Francisco, California and became known as the San Francisco Warriors until 1971, when its name was changed to the current Golden State Warriors. Along with their inaugural championship win in the 1946–47 season, the Warriors have won five others in the team's history, including another in Philadelphia after the 1955–56 season, and five more as Golden State after the 1974–75, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2021-22 seasons. 1946–1962: Philadelphia 1946–1959: Fulks and Arizin The Warriors were founded in Philadelphia in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors, a charter member of the Basketball Association of America. They were owned by Peter A. Tyrrell, who also owned the Philadelphia Rockets of the American Hockey League. Tyrell hired Eddie Gottlieb, a longtime basketball promoter in the Philadelphia area, as coach and general manager. Gottlieb named the team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, an arena they share with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). They are one of two NBA teams located in New York City; the other team is the Brooklyn Nets. Alongside the Boston Celtics, the Knicks are one of two original NBA teams still located in its original city. The team, established by Ned Irish in 1946, was one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which became the NBA after merging with the rival National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949. The Knicks were successful during their early years and were constant playoff contenders under the franchise's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Ferry
Robert Dean Ferry (May 31, 1937 – October 27, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, assistant coach, and general manager (GM) in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the St. Louis Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Baltimore Bullets from 1959 to 1969. He then served as GM of the Bullets from 1973 to 1990, overseeing the franchise's only NBA championship in 1978. Early life Ferry was born in St. Louis on May 31, 1937, and was the oldest of four children. His father, Willard, worked at Fisher Body; his mother, Elsie, was a housewife who was also employed by Pet, Inc. He attended Cleveland High School, where he played baseball, before concentrating on basketball. Having been recruited by Eddie Hickey, Ferry then studied at Saint Louis University, where he received All-America honors during his senior year in 1959. He graduated with a degree in General Studies that same year, and his number 43 was later retired by the Saint Louis Billikens. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Lee (basketball)
George C. Lee (born November 23, 1936) is a retired American basketball player and coach. A forward/guard from the University of Michigan, Lee was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1959 NBA draft. He had a seven-year career in the NBA, playing two seasons with the Pistons and five with the San Francisco Warriors. He retired from playing in 1968, and coached the Warriors for the next two seasons, before being replaced by Al Attles in 1970. See also * University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor The University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor, founded in 1978, recognizes University of Michigan athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made significant contributions to the university's athletic programs. External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Founded in 1946 as one of the league's original eight teams, the Celtics play their home games at TD Garden, which they share with the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins. The Celtics are one of the most successful basketball teams in NBA history. The franchise is one of two teams with 17 NBA Championships, the other franchise being the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics currently hold the record for the most recorded wins of any NBA team. The Celtics have a notable rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, which was heavily highlighted throughout the 1960s and 1980s. During the two teams' many match-ups in the 1980s, the Celtics' star, Larry Bird, and the Lakers' star, Magic Johnson, had an ongoing feud. The franchise has played the Lakers a record 12 times in the NB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961–62 Syracuse Nationals Season
The 1961–62 NBA season was the Nationals' 13th season in the history NBA. Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 16 , @ Philadelphia L 103–110, Larry Costello (23) , Red Kerr (15) , Bianchi, Shaffer (4) , Philadelphia Civic Center6,937 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 18 , Philadelphia L 82–97, Red Kerr (18) , Lee Shaffer (13) , Larry Costello (5) , Onondaga War Memorial5,250 , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , March 19 , @ Philadelphia W 101–100, Lee Shaffer (30) , Red Kerr (16) , Larry Costello (10) , Philadelphia Civic Center5,328 , 1–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 4 , March 20 , Philadelphia W 106–99, Red Kerr (27) , Red Kerr (22) , Larry Costello (7) , Onondaga War Memorial , 2–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 5 , March 22 , @ Philadelphia L 104– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961–62 Philadelphia Warriors Season
The 1961–62 Philadelphia Warriors season was the sixteenth season for the National Basketball Association franchise in Philadelphia, and the last before their relocation to San Francisco, California, for the following season. Wilt Chamberlain had the most statistically dominating season in NBA history. Chamberlain led the league with an NBA record 50.4 points per game. In one eight-day stretch in January, Chamberlain participated in three games in which he scored at least 63 points per game. On March 2, 1962, the Warriors played the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Chamberlain had one of the most dominating performances in NBA history as he notched 100 points before 4,124 fans. The game was actually played at the Warriors' training facility. Despite his high scoring, Wilt did not win the NBA MVP that season. The award was given to Bill Russell. The Warriors finished second behind Russell's Boston Celtics with a 49–31 record. In the playoffs, the Warriors defeated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
