NBA
Chicago Packers 1961-62
1961-62 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1961-62 Chicago Packers finished 18-62 (.225), ranking 9th of 9 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Walt Bellamy led the roster at 31.6 points per game, with Bob Leonard adding 16.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
87.3 PPG
44.5 RPG
16.9 APG
Key Players
Bob Leonard 16.1 PPG 2.8 RPG · 5.4 APG · 70 GP
Andy Johnson 14.3 PPG 4.9 RPG · 3.2 APG · 71 GP
Ralph Davis 10.4 PPG 2.1 RPG · 3.2 APG · 77 GP
Horace Walker 6.7 PPG 7.2 RPG · 1.1 APG · 65 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Bellamy | 79 | 31.6 | 19.0 | 2.7 |
| Bob Leonard | 70 | 16.1 | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Andy Johnson | 71 | 14.3 | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Ralph Davis | 77 | 10.4 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Horace Walker | 65 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Charlie Tyra | 78 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 1.1 |
| Howie Carl | 31 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Jack Turner | 42 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Dave Piontek | 45 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| George Bon | 3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |