NBA
Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 1954-55
1954-55 champion: Syracuse Nationals (4-3)
Season Story
The 1954-55 Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons finished 43-29 (.597), the best record in the league that season.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
George Yardley led the roster at 17.3 points per game, with Larry Foust adding 17.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
87.6 PPG
45.8 RPG
23.3 APG
Key Players
Mel Hutchins 12.0 PPG 9.2 RPG · 3.4 APG · 72 GP
Max Zaslofsky 11.2 PPG 2.7 RPG · 2.9 APG · 70 GP
Frank Brian 9.7 PPG 1.8 RPG · 2.0 APG · 71 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Yardley | 60 | 17.3 | 9.9 | 2.1 |
| Larry Foust | 70 | 17.0 | 10.0 | 1.7 |
| Mel Hutchins | 72 | 12.0 | 9.2 | 3.4 |
| Max Zaslofsky | 70 | 11.2 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Frank Brian | 71 | 9.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Andy Phillip | 64 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 7.7 |
| Dick Rosenthal | 67 | 7.8 | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Don Meineke | 68 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
| Jim Fritsche | 16 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| Paul Walther | 68 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 |