Detroit Pistons Regular Season Rosters
1961-1962 Detroit Pistons Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Dukes | C | 7-0 | 220 | 6 | Seton Hall | 1953 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Johnny Egan | PG | 5-11 | 180 | 0 | Providence | 1961 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Bob Ferry | FC | 6-8 | 230 | 2 | Saint Louis | 1959 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Bailey Howell | SF | 6-7 | 210 | 2 | Mississippi State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Willie Jones | G | 6-3 | 185 | 1 | Northwestern | 1960 Rnd 5 Pick 4 | United States |
| George Lee | G | 6-3 | - | 1 | Michigan | 1959 Rnd 4 Pick 2 | United States |
| Shellie McMillon | F | 6-5 | 205 | 3 | Bradley | 1958 Rnd 6 Pick 3 | United States |
| Jackie Moreland | F | 6-7 | 215 | 1 | LSU | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Chuck Noble | SG | 6-4 | 200 | 6 | Louisville | 1954 Rnd 4 Pick 3 | United States |
| Don Ohl | SG | 6-3 | 190 | 1 | Illinois | 1958 Rnd 5 Pick 5 | United States |
| Ray Scott | FC | 6-9 | 215 | 0 | Allentown (United States) | 1961 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Gene Shue | G | 6-2 | 170 | 7 | Maryland | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
1961-1962 Detroit Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | G. Shue | D. Ohl | B. Howell | R. Scott | W. Dukes |
| Rotation | J. Egan | W. Jones | J. Moreland | B. Ferry | |
| Rotation | G. Lee | ||||
| Lim PT | C. Noble |
1961-1962 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 54-26 | - |
| 2 | Cincinnati Royals | 43-37 | 11 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 37-43 | 17 |
| 4 | St. Louis Hawks | 29-51 | 25 |
| 5 | Chicago Packers | 18-62 | 36 |
1961-1962 Detroit Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Bailey Howell | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1962) |
| Gene Shue | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1962) |
1961-1962 Detroit Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Howell | 79 | 36.2 | 19.9 | 12.6 | 2.4 |
| Gene Shue | 80 | 39.3 | 19.0 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Don Ohl | 77 | 32.8 | 17.0 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Bob Ferry | 80 | 24.0 | 13.8 | 6.3 | 1.8 |
| Ray Scott | 75 | 27.8 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 1.8 |
| Walter Dukes | 77 | 24.6 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 1.6 |
| George Lee | 75 | 18.0 | 7.6 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Jackie Moreland | 74 | 16.5 | 7.4 | 5.8 | 1.0 |
| Willie Jones | 69 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Johnny Egan | 58 | 12.0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Chuck Noble | 26 | 13.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Shellie McMillon | 14 | 13.6 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 0.4 |
1961-1962 Detroit Pistons Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Johnny Egan was selected as the #3 pick in the Second Round of the 1961 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Johnny Egan signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1961. 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. 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. Ray Scott was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1961 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Ray Scott signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 1, 1961. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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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 |
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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. |
1961-1962 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 |
| Francis Smith | General Manager | 1961-1962 | N/A |