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[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]] phenom [[Wilt Chamberlain]] joined the Warriors. Chamberlain would have an immediate impact as he won the [[NBA Rookie of the Year Award|Rookie of the Year Award]] and the [[National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Award|NBA Most Valuable Player]].<ref name="sportsecyclopedia">[http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/pwar/phlwarriors.html Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]] phenom [[Wilt Chamberlain]] joined the Warriors. Chamberlain would have an immediate impact as he won the [[NBA Rookie of the Year Award|Rookie of the Year Award]] and the [[National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Award|NBA Most Valuable Player]].<ref name="sportsecyclopedia">[http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/pwar/phlwarriors.html Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Revision as of 07:40, 16 May 2021

1959–60 Philadelphia Warriors season
Head coachNeil Johnston
General managerEddie Gottlieb
Owner(s)Eddie Gottlieb
ArenaPhiladelphia Civic Center
Results
Record49–26 (.653)
PlaceDivision: 2nd (Eastern)
Playoff finishDivision Finals
(Lost to Celtics 2–4)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television
RadioWIBG
(Bill Campbell)
< 1958–59 1960–61 >

Overbrook High School phenom Wilt Chamberlain joined the Warriors. Chamberlain would have an immediate impact as he won the Rookie of the Year Award and the NBA Most Valuable Player.[1] He led the league in scoring and rebounds. He averaged 37.6 points per game and 27.0 rebounds per game.[1] The Warriors finished in 2nd place with a 49–26 record. In the playoffs, the Warriors played the Syracuse Nationals. The Warriors beat them 2 games to 1. In the Eastern Finals, Chamberlain was matched against Bill Russell. In the end, the Boston Celtics would emerge victorious in 6 games.

Roster

Philadelphia Warriors roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
F 11 United States Arizin, Paul 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Villanova
G 7 United States Beck, Ernie 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Penn
C 13 United States Chamberlain, Wilt 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Kansas
G/F 15 United States Gola, Tom 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) La Salle
F/C 9 United States Graboski, Joe 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Tuley HS (IL)
G 52 United States Hatton, Vern 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Kentucky
F 12 United States Johnson, Andy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Portland
G 5 United States Rodgers, Guy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Temple
F 17 United States Ruklick, Joe 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Northwestern
F/C 14 United States Sauldsberry, Woody 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Texas Southern
F 16 United States Sparrow, Guy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Detroit Mercy
Head coach
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured

Regular season

Season standings

Eastern Division
 W L PCT GB Home Road Neutral Div
x-Boston Celtics 59 16 .787 – 25–2 24–9 10–5 28–11
x-Philadelphia Warriors 49 26 .653 10 22–6 12–19 15–1 22–17
x-Syracuse Nationals 45 30 .600 14 25–4 12–19 8–7 21–18
New York Knicks 27 48 .360 32 13–18 9–19 5–11 7–32

Record vs. opponents

1959-60 NBA Records
Team BOS CIN DET MIN NYK PHI STL SYR
Boston — 8–1 9–0 8–1 12–1 8–5 6–3 8–5
Cincinnati 1–8 — 5–8 5–8 2–7 0–9 4–9 2–7
Detroit 0–9 8–5 — 7–6 4–5 2–7 5–8 4–5
Minneapolis 1–8 8–5 6–7 — 4–5 2–7 3–10 1–8
New York 1–12 7–2 5–4 5–4 — 4–9 3–6 2–11
Philadelphia 5–8 9–0 7–2 7–2 9–4 — 4–5 8–5
St. Louis 3–6 9–4 8–5 10–3 6–3 5–4 — 5–4
Syracuse 5–8 7–2 5–4 8–1 11–2 5–8 4–5 —

Playoffs

1960 playoff game log
Division Semifinals: 2–1 (home: 2–0; road: 0–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Series
1 March 11 Syracuse W 115–92 Paul Arizin (40) Wilt Chamberlain (27) Tom Gola (7) Philadelphia Civic Center 1–0
2 March 13 @ Syracuse L 119–125 Paul Arizin (29) Wilt Chamberlain (18) Guy Rodgers (6) Onondaga War Memorial 1–1
3 March 14 Syracuse W 132–112 Wilt Chamberlain (53) Tom Gola (23) Tom Gola (11) Philadelphia Civic Center 2–1
Division Finals: 2–4 (home: 1–2; road: 1–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Series
1 March 16 @ Boston L 105–111 Wilt Chamberlain (42) Wilt Chamberlain (29) Paul Arizin (5) Boston Garden 0–1
2 March 18 Boston W 115–110 Paul Arizin (30) Wilt Chamberlain (28) Guy Rodgers (9) Philadelphia Civic Center 1–1
3 March 19 @ Boston L 90–120 Woody Sauldsberry (22) Wilt Chamberlain (15) Wilt Chamberlain (6) Boston Garden 1–2
4 March 20 Boston L 104–112 Paul Arizin (35) Wilt Chamberlain (34) Guy Rodgers (5) Philadelphia Civic Center 1–3
5 March 22 @ Boston W 128–107 Wilt Chamberlain (50) Wilt Chamberlain (35) Tom Gola (10) Boston Garden 2–3
6 March 24 Boston L 117–119 Guy Rodgers (31) Wilt Chamberlain (24) Guy Rodgers (9) Philadelphia Civic Center 2–4
1960 schedule

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ a b Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962)
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