NBA
Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 1952-53
1952-53 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-1)
Season Story
The 1952-53 Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons finished 36-33 (.522), ranking 6th of 10 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
Larry Foust led the roster at 14.3 points per game, with Dick Groat adding 11.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
65.9 PPG
36.8 RPG
14.4 APG
Key Players
Dick Groat 11.9 PPG 3.3 RPG · 2.7 APG · 26 GP
Frank Brian 10.7 PPG 2.0 RPG · 2.1 APG · 68 GP
Don Meineke 10.7 PPG 6.9 RPG · 2.2 APG · 68 GP
Fred Schaus 10.5 PPG 6.0 RPG · 3.6 APG · 69 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Foust | 67 | 14.3 | 11.5 | 2.3 |
| Dick Groat | 26 | 11.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Frank Brian | 68 | 10.7 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Don Meineke | 68 | 10.7 | 6.9 | 2.2 |
| Fred Schaus | 69 | 10.5 | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Thomas Eddleman | 69 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| Charlie Share | 67 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| David Johnson | 3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Jake Fendley | 45 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Ray Corley | 8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Jack Kiley | 6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |