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Lew Hitch
Lewis Rufus Hitch (July 16, 1929 – February 8, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Griggsville, Illinois. A 6'8" forward/center from Kansas State University, Hitch played six seasons (1951–1957) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, and Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 5.0 points per game in his career and won the 1952 Events January–February * January 26 – Cairo Fire, Black Saturday in Egypt: Rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. * February 6 ** Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh ... and 1953 championships with the Lakers. He died on February 8, 2012, after an extended illness. Career statistics NBA Source Regular season Playoffs References External links * 1929 births 2012 deaths American men's basketball players Basketball players from Illinois Centers (basketball) C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Griggsville, Illinois
Griggsville is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,226 at the 2010 census. Geography The community is in northeast Pike County approximately four miles west of the Illinois River. Pittsfield lies about seven miles to the southwest along Illinois Route 107. According to the 2010 census, Griggsville has a total area of , all land. History Griggsville was named for its founder, Richard Griggs. Image:Griggsville Square.jpg, Griggsville Square c. 1900 Image:Griggsville 1847.jpg, Ayres & Lombard Bank & Store Image:Weagly House.jpg, Weagley Hotel Image:Griggsville Academy 1852.jpg, Griggsville Academy Image:Griggsville Illinois 1907.jpg, Griggsville in 1907 Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,258 people, 500 households, and 360 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 548 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White, 0.16% African American, 0.08% Asian, 0.24 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center (basketball)
The center (C), or the centre, also known as the five or the pivot, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In the NBA, the center is typically close to tall. They traditionally play close to the basket in the low post. Centers are valued for their ability to protect their own goal from high-percentage close attempts on defense, while scoring and rebounding with high efficiency on offense. In the 1950s and 1960s, George Mikan and Bill Russell were centerpieces of championship dynasties and defined early prototypical centers. With the addition of a three-point field goal for the 1979–80 NBA season, 1979–80 season, however, NBA basketball gradually became more perimeter-oriented and saw the importance of the center position diminished. The most recent center to win an NBA Most Valuable Player Award was Nikola Jokić, winning the award twice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1954–55 Minneapolis Lakers Season
The 1954–55 NBA season was the Lakers' seventh season in the National Basketball Association, NBA. Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 16 , 1954–55 Rochester Royals season, Rochester W 82–78, Clyde Lovellette (26) , St. Paul Auditorium4,841 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 18 , @ 1954–55 Rochester Royals season, Rochester L 92–94, Clyde Lovellette (19) , Edgerton Park Arena , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , March 19 , 1954–55 Rochester Royals season, Rochester W 119–110, Jim Pollard (26) , St. Paul Auditorium4,219 , 2–1 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 20 , @ 1954–55 Fort Wayne Pistons season, Fort Wayne L 79–96, Clyde Lovellette (18) , North Side Gymnasium , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 22 , @ 1954–55 Fort Wayne Pistons seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1954–55 Milwaukee Hawks Season ...
The 1954–55 NBA season was the Hawks' ninth season of existence, their sixth season in the NBA, and the fourth and final season in Milwaukee. After this season's conclusion, the Hawks would move again, this time to St. Louis, Missouri for the following season. There would not be another NBA franchise in Milwaukee, until the Bucks began play in 1968. Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Awards and records *Bob Pettit, NBA Rookie of the Year Award *Bob Pettit, All-NBA First Team References {{DEFAULTSORT:1954-55 Milwaukee Hawks Season Atlanta Hawks seasons Milwaukee Milwaukee Hawks Milwaukee Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1954–55 NBA Season
The 1954–55 NBA season was the ninth season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Syracuse Nationals winning the NBA Championship, beating the Fort Wayne Pistons 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals. Notable occurrences * In response to the relatively slow pace of games, the NBA introduced a 24-second shot clock. The shot clock revitalized the game and scoring skyrocketed league-wide. * The Baltimore Bullets dropped out of the NBA and folded on November 27, 1954 after playing 14 games (record 3 wins 11 loses), the last time (as of 2021) that an NBA franchise has folded; these games and all statistics were deleted from the NBA's records. The NBA would return to Baltimore when the Chicago Zephyrs relocated there as the "new" Bullets for the 1963–64 season, though the franchise would relocate to Washington in 1973, where they remain today as the Washington Wizards. * As a result of Baltimore having folded, the NBA schedule was redrafted so each team now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1953–54 Milwaukee Hawks Season ...
The 1953–54 NBA season was the Hawks' fifth season in the NBA and third season in Milwaukee. Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log References {{DEFAULTSORT:1953-54 Milwaukee Hawks Season Atlanta Hawks seasons Milwaukee Milwaukee Hawks Milwaukee Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1953–54 NBA Season
The 1953–54 NBA season was the eighth season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Minneapolis Lakers winning their 5th NBA Championship in 6 years, beating the Syracuse Nationals 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals. It was also the final time the Lakers would win an NBA Championship before the franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1960. Notable occurrences * The Indianapolis Olympians folded prior to the start of the season. Indianapolis would return to professional basketball with the Pacers of the ABA in 1967. The NBA returned to Indianapolis for the 1976–77 season, when the Pacers joined the Association as part of the NBA-ABA merger. * The 1954 NBA All-Star Game was played in New York City, with the East beating the West 98–93 in overtime. Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics won the game's MVP award. * This marked the first year the NBA had a national television contract. The contract had the DuMont Television Network televising 13 games, paying 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1952–53 Minneapolis Lakers Season
The 1952–53 Minneapolis Lakers season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Lakers continued to be the dominant force in the league as they won the Western Division with a 48–22 record. In the playoffs, the Lakers would sweep the Indianapolis Olympians in 2 straight. In the Western Finals, the Lakers would win the first 2 games at home. Against the Fort Wayne Pistons, the Lakers were pushed to a 5th game. The series returned to Minneapolis, where the Lakers won the 5th game 74–58. In the Finals, the Lakers vanquished the New York Knickerbockers for their 2nd straight Championship, and 4th Championship overall in the franchise's first five seasons in the NBA. Offseason NBA draft Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Player stats ''Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average'' Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor=" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1952–53 NBA Season
The 1952–53 NBA season was the seventh season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Minneapolis Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the New York Knicks 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. Notable occurrences * The 1953 NBA All-Star Game was played in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with the West beating the East 79–75. George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers won the game's MVP award. * Don Meineke of the Fort Wayne Pistons wins the inaugural Rookie of the Year award. Final standings Eastern Division Western Division x – clinched playoff spot Playoffs Statistics leaders Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages. NBA awards * Rookie of the Year: Don Meineke, Fort Wayne Pistons * All-NBA First Team: ** George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers **Neil Johnston, Philadelphia Warriors ** Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics ** Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics ** Dolph Schay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1951–52 Minneapolis Lakers Season
The 1951–52 Minneapolis Lakers season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The NBA widened the foul lane before the 1951–52 season in an attempt to slow down George Mikan. Despite the change, it had little effect on Mikan. He still averaged 23.8 points per game, although he lost the scoring title to Paul Arizin, from the Philadelphia Warriors. The Lakers went into the campaign with essentially the same lineup. Rochester took first place in the Western Division by a game, but the Lakers ousted the Royals in four games in the division finals. The NBA Finals would have the Lakers oppose the New York Knickerbockers. Games 3 and 4 of the Finals were played at the 69th Regiment Armory instead of at Madison Square Garden. This was because the circus was in town. The teams split those games, and Games 5 and 6 as well. Game 7 was dominated by Minneapolis. The Lakers pounded out an 82–65 win, at home, to claim their third NBA crown in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1951–52 NBA Season
The 1951–52 NBA season was the sixth season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Minneapolis Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the New York Knicks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals. Notable occurrences * The Tri-Cities Blackhawks relocated from the "Tri-Cities" area (Moline, Illinois, Rock Island, Illinois & Davenport, Iowa) to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and became the Milwaukee Hawks. * The 1952 NBA All-Star Game was played in Boston, Massachusetts, with the East beating the West 108–91. Paul Arizin of the Philadelphia Warriors won the game's MVP award. Final standings Eastern Division Western Division :x – Clinched playoff spot Playoffs Statistics leaders Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages. NBA awards * All-NBA First Team: **Paul Arizin, Philadelphia Warriors ** Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics ** Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics ** Bob Davie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Reference
Sports Reference, LLC, is an American company which operates several sports-related websites, including Sports-Reference.com, Baseball-Reference.com for baseball, Basketball-Reference.com for basketball, Hockey-Reference.com for ice hockey, Pro-Football-Reference.com for American football, and FBref.com for association football (soccer). They also operate a subscription based service for statistics, called Stathead. Between 2008 and 2020, Sports Reference also provided pages for Olympic Games and its competitors. Description The site also includes sections on college football, college basketball and the Olympics. The sites attempt a comprehensive approach to sports data. For example, Baseball-Reference contains more than 100,000 box scores and Pro-Football-Reference contains data on every scoring play in the National Football League since . The company, which is based in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was founded as Sports Reference in 2004 and was i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
