NBA
Milwaukee Hawks 1951-52
1951-52 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)
Season Story
The 1951-52 Milwaukee Hawks finished 17-49 (.258), ranking 10th of 10 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Dick Mehen led the roster at 10.8 points per game, with Walt Kirk adding 10.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
38.6 PPG
29.7 RPG
11.4 APG
Key Players
Dick Mehen 10.8 PPG 4.3 RPG · 2.6 APG · 65 GP
Walt Kirk 10.1 PPG 4.0 RPG · 2.5 APG · 11 GP
Don Boven 9.9 PPG 5.1 RPG · 2.7 APG · 66 GP
Mel Hutchins 9.2 PPG 13.3 RPG · 2.9 APG · 66 GP
Elmer Behnke 4.0 PPG 4.2 RPG · 1.0 APG · 4 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Mehen | 65 | 10.8 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Walt Kirk | 11 | 10.1 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Don Boven | 66 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 2.7 |
| Mel Hutchins | 66 | 9.2 | 13.3 | 2.9 |
| Elmer Behnke | 4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 1.0 |
| Nate DeLong | 17 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Bob Wilson | 63 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Cal Christensen | 24 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Gene Vance | 7 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| John Rennicke | 6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Jerry Fowler | 6 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Charlie Black | 13 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| John McConathy | 11 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 |