Rochester Royals Regular Season Rosters
1955-1956 Rochester Royals Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Coleman | PF | 6-7 | 195 | 6 | Louisville | 1948 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Red Davis | F | 6-7 | 220 | 0 | St. John's | 1954 Rnd 6 Pick 7 | United States |
| Ed Fleming | G | 6-2 | 180 | 0 | Niagara | 1955 Rnd 3 Pick 2 | United States |
| Chris Harris | SG | 6-3 | 190 | 0 | Dayton | 1955 NBA Draft, Undrafted | England |
| Jack McMahon | G | 6-1 | 185 | 3 | St. John's | 1952 Rnd 2 Pick 9 | United States |
| Monk Meineke | PF | 6-7 | 208 | 3 | Dayton | 1952 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Richie Regan | G | 6-2 | 180 | 0 | Seton Hall | 1953 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Dick Ricketts | F | 6-7 | 215 | 0 | Duquesne | 1955 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Connie Simmons | F | 6-8 | 222 | 9 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Art Spoelstra | C | 6-10 | 205 | 1 | Western Kentucky | 1954 Rnd 4 Pick 7 | United States |
| Maurice Stokes | FC | 6-7 | 232 | 0 | St. Francis (PA) | 1955 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Jack Twyman | F | 6-6 | 210 | 0 | Cincinnati | 1955 Rnd 2 Pick 2 | United States |
| Bobby Wanzer | G | 6-0 | 170 | 7 | Seton Hall | 1948 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
1955-1956 Rochester Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | B. Wanzer | R. Regan | E. Fleming | J. Twyman | M. Stokes |
| Rotation | C. Simmons | M. Meineke | A. Spoelstra | ||
| Rotation | R. Davis | ||||
| Lim PT | C. Harris | D. Ricketts |
1955-1956 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne Pistons | 37-35 | - |
| 2 | St. Louis Hawks | 33-39 | 4 |
| 3 | Minneapolis Lakers | 33-39 | 4 |
| 4 | Rochester Royals | 31-41 | 6 |
1955-1956 Rochester Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Maurice Stokes | All-NBA Second Team (1956) |
| Maurice Stokes | Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Of The Year (1956) |
| Bobby Wanzer | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1956) |
| Maurice Stokes | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1956) |
1955-1956 Rochester Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Stokes | 67 | 34.7 | 16.8 | 16.3 | 4.9 |
| Jack Twyman | 72 | 30.4 | 14.4 | 6.5 | 2.4 |
| Ed Fleming | 71 | 28.6 | 12.5 | 6.9 | 2.8 |
| Bobby Wanzer | 72 | 27.5 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Art Spoelstra | 72 | 22.8 | 8.5 | 6.1 | 1.3 |
| Richie Regan | 72 | 24.2 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Monk Meineke | 69 | 18.1 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| Jack Coleman | 34 | 40.3 | 14.1 | 10.1 | 4.3 |
| Connie Simmons | 68 | 13.3 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 1.2 |
| Dick Ricketts | 39 | 29.9 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 3.2 |
| Jack McMahon | 34 | 25.2 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Chris Harris | 26 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Red Davis | 3 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
1955-1956 Rochester Royals Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Red Davis was selected as the #7 pick in the 6 Round of the 1954 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Red Davis signed a contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Ed Fleming was selected as the #2 pick in the 3 Round of the 1955 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Ed Fleming signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Richie Regan was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1953 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Richie Regan signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Art Spoelstra was selected as the #7 pick in the 4 Round of the 1954 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Art Spoelstra signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1954. Maurice Stokes was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1955 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Maurice Stokes signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Jack Twyman was selected as the #2 pick in the Second Round of the 1955 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Jack Twyman signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Bobby Wanzer was selected as the #10 pick in the First Round of the 1948 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Bobby Wanzer signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1948. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Chris Harris was acquired in a trade by the Rochester Royals from the St. Louis Hawks on January 8, 1956. Monk Meineke was acquired in a trade by the Rochester Royals from the Fort Wayne Pistons on September 30, 1955. Dick Ricketts was acquired in a trade by the Rochester Royals from the St. Louis Hawks on January 9, 1956. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Connie Simmons signed a contract as a free agent with the Rochester Royals on October 25, 1955. |