Detroit Pistons Regular Season Rosters
1960-1961 Detroit Pistons Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Dees | FC | 6-8 | 205 | 2 | Indiana | 1958 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Walter Dukes | C | 7-0 | 220 | 5 | Seton Hall | 1953 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Bob Ferry | FC | 6-8 | 230 | 1 | Saint Louis | 1959 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Bailey Howell | SF | 6-7 | 210 | 1 | Mississippi State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Ron Johnson | F | 6-8 | 215 | 0 | Minnesota | 1960 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Willie Jones | G | 6-3 | 185 | 0 | Northwestern | 1960 Rnd 5 Pick 4 | United States |
| George Lee | G | 6-3 | - | 0 | Michigan | 1959 Rnd 4 Pick 2 | United States |
| Shellie McMillon | F | 6-5 | 205 | 2 | Bradley | 1958 Rnd 6 Pick 3 | United States |
| Jackie Moreland | F | 6-7 | 215 | 0 | LSU | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Chuck Noble | SG | 6-4 | 200 | 5 | Louisville | 1954 Rnd 4 Pick 3 | United States |
| Don Ohl | SG | 6-3 | 190 | 0 | Illinois | 1958 Rnd 5 Pick 5 | United States |
| Gene Shue | G | 6-2 | 170 | 6 | Maryland | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
1960-1961 Detroit Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | G. Shue | G. Lee | B. Howell | B. Ferry | W. Dukes |
| Rotation | D. Ohl | S. McMillon | |||
| Rotation | C. Noble | J. Moreland | |||
| Rotation | W. Jones | ||||
| Lim PT | A. Dees |
1960-1961 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Hawks | 51-28 | - |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 36-43 | 15 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 34-45 | 17 |
| 4 | Cincinnati Royals | 33-46 | 18 |
1960-1961 Detroit Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Gene Shue | All-NBA Second Team (1961) |
| Gene Shue | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1961) |
| Walter Dukes | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1961) |
| Bailey Howell | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1961) |
1960-1961 Detroit Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Howell | 77 | 38.3 | 23.6 | 14.4 | 2.5 |
| Gene Shue | 78 | 43.1 | 22.6 | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Don Ohl | 79 | 27.5 | 13.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| George Lee | 74 | 23.4 | 12.1 | 6.6 | 1.2 |
| Bob Ferry | 79 | 21.0 | 11.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 |
| Walter Dukes | 73 | 28.0 | 11.7 | 14.1 | 1.9 |
| Shellie McMillon | 78 | 21.0 | 10.1 | 6.2 | 1.3 |
| Chuck Noble | 75 | 22.1 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Jackie Moreland | 64 | 15.7 | 7.3 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
| Willie Jones | 35 | 12.9 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Archie Dees | 28 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 |
| Ron Johnson | 6 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
1960-1961 Detroit Pistons Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Bailey Howell was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Bailey Howell signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1959. Willie Jones was selected as the #4 pick in the 5 Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Willie Jones signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1960. George Lee was selected as the #2 pick in the 4 Round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. George Lee signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1960. Shellie McMillon was selected as the #3 pick in the 6 Round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Shellie McMillon signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1958. Jackie Moreland was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Jackie Moreland signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1960. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
|---|
Draft Rights to Chuck Noble, the #3 pick in the 4 Round of the 1954 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Fort Wayne Pistons from the Philadelphia Warriors on June 1, 1955. Chuck Noble signed a multi-year contract with the Fort Wayne Pistons on September 1, 1955. Draft Rights to Don Ohl, the #5 pick in the 5 Round of the 1958 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Detroit Pistons from the Philadelphia Warriors on June 16, 1960. Don Ohl signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1960. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Archie Dees was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Cincinnati Royals on March 31, 1959. Walter Dukes was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Minneapolis Lakers on September 12, 1957. Bob Ferry was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the St. Louis Hawks on June 16, 1960. Gene Shue was acquired in a trade by the Fort Wayne Pistons from the New York Knicks on April 30, 1956. |
1960-1961 Detroit Pistons Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Zollner | Owner | 1948-1949 | N/A |
| Dick McGuire | Head Coach | 1959-1960 | N/A |
| Nick Kerbawy | General Manager | 1958-1959 | N/A |