Jim Baechtold F
James Baechtold
Height: 6-4 (193cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93kg)
Born: Dec 9, 1927 (Passed away Aug 29, 2011, aged 83)
Hometown: McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1952 Round 1, Pick 2, Baltimore Bullets
Pre-Draft Team: Eastern Kentucky (Sr)
High School: Moon Area High School (Moon Township, Pennsylvania)
Jim Baechtold Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Macauley | Celtics, Hawks | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 55 | 17.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 29 | 26 | 52.7% | Compare |
| Bob Cousy | Celtics | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 53 | 21.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30 | 23 | 56.6% | Compare |
| Bill Sharman | Celtics | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 53 | 18.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 31 | 22 | 58.5% | Compare |
| Neil Johnston | Warriors | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 51 | 24.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25 | 26 | 49.0% | Compare |
| Dolph Schayes | Nationals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 51 | 18.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34 | 17 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Earl Lloyd | Nationals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 50 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34 | 16 | 68.0% | Compare |
| Paul Seymour | Nationals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 49 | 13.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33 | 16 | 67.3% | Compare |
| Jack Nichols | Celtics, Hawks | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 49 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25 | 24 | 51.0% | Compare |
| Joe Graboski | Warriors, Olympians | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 46 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24 | 22 | 52.2% | Compare |
| George King | Nationals | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 43 | 9.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30 | 13 | 69.8% | Compare |
| Jack George | Warriors | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 41 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 21 | 20 | 51.2% | Compare |
| Jack Coleman | Hawks, Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 41 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 17 | 24 | 41.5% | Compare |
| Jack McMahon | Hawks, Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 41 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 17 | 24 | 41.5% | Compare |
| Red Rocha | Pistons, Nationals | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 40 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27 | 13 | 67.5% | Compare |
| Billy Kenville | Pistons, Nationals | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 40 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25 | 15 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Arnie Risen | Celtics, Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 39 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 | 21 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Andy Phillip | Celtics, Warriors, Pistons | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 38 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20 | 18 | 52.6% | Compare |
| Charlie Share | Hawks, Hawks, Pistons | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 37 | 8.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 | 19 | 48.6% | Compare |
| Walt Davis | Warriors | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 37 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 | 19 | 48.6% | Compare |
| Alex Hannum | Hawks, Hawks, Pistons, Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 36 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 20 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Bob Brannum | Celtics | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 36 | 5.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 22 | 14 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Chuck Cooper | Celtics, Hawks, Hawks, Pistons | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 36 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 22 | 14 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Vern Mikkelsen | Lakers | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 35 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20 | 15 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Bobby Wanzer | Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 35 | 11.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 20 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Lew Hitch | Warriors, Hawks, Lakers, Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 35 | 6.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 | 17 | 51.4% | Compare |
| Mel Hutchins | Hawks, Pistons | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 34 | 11.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 18 | 47.1% | Compare |
| Bob Harrison | Hawks, Hawks, Lakers, Nationals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 34 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19 | 15 | 55.9% | Compare |
| Larry Foust | Pistons | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 33 | 15.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 17 | 48.5% | Compare |
| Slater Martin | Hawks, Lakers | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 33 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19 | 14 | 57.6% | Compare |
| Paul Arizin | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 31 | 22.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 | 13 | 58.1% | Compare |
| Whitey Skoog | Lakers | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 31 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 | 13 | 58.1% | Compare |
| Odie Spears | Hawks, Pistons, Royals | NBA | 5: 1952-53 to 1956-57 | 31 | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 17 | 45.2% | Compare |
| Clyde Lovellette | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 30 | 17.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 15 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Red Kerr | Nationals | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 30 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19 | 11 | 63.3% | Compare |
| Dick Schnittker | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 30 | 8.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 15 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Bob Houbregs | Hawks, Bullets (BAA), Pistons | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 28 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 18 | 35.7% | Compare |
| Monk Meineke | Pistons, Royals | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 28 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% | Compare |
| George Yardley | Pistons | NBA | 4: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 27 | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 15 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Togo Palazzi | Celtics, Nationals | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 27 | 5.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 16 | 40.7% | Compare |
| Bob Pettit | Hawks, Hawks | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 26 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 15 | 42.3% | Compare |
| Connie Simmons | Knicks, Nationals, Royals | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 26 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 17 | 9 | 65.4% | Compare |
| Don Barksdale | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1953-54 to 1954-55 | 26 | 7.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 11 | 57.7% | Compare |
| Red Morrison | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1954-55 to 1955-56 | 26 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 14 | 46.2% | Compare |
| George Dempsey | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 25 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 10 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Art Spoelstra | Royals | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 24 | 8.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 14 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Dick Farley | Nationals | NBA | 2: 1954-55 to 1955-56 | 24 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 8 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Zeke Zawoluk | Warriors, Olympians | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 24 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 12 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Ernie Barrett | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1953-54 to 1955-56 | 24 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 12 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Danny Finn | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 23 | 7.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 13 | 43.5% | Compare |
| Bill Calhoun | Hawks, Nationals | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 23 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 13 | 43.5% | Compare |
| Jim Holstein | Lakers, Pistons | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 23 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 9 | 60.9% | Compare |
| Bob Davies | Royals | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 22 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 12 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Frankie Brian | Pistons | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 22 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 10 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Ed Kalafat | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 22 | 6.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 12 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Max Zaslofsky | Knicks, Hawks, Bullets (BAA), Pistons | NBA | 4: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 21 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 12 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Bob A. Harris | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 21 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 7 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Pep Saul | Hawks, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 21 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | Compare |
| Bob Donham | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 21 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 7 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Ernie Beck | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 21 | 5.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Cal Christensen | Royals | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 21 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 12 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Fred Scolari | Celtics, Pistons | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 21 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Jim Pollard | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 20 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | Compare |
| Bill Gabor | Nationals | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 20 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 6 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Paul Walther | Warriors, Pistons, Olympians | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 20 | 7.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 12 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Jim Loscutoff | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 19 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | Compare |
| Wally Osterkorn | Nationals | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 19 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 6 | 68.4% | Compare |
| Joe Fulks | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 19 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 12 | 36.8% | Compare |
| Dick Hemric | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 19 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | Compare |
| George Mikan | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1955-56 | 18 | 17.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 5 | 72.2% | Compare |
| Ed Conlin | Nationals | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 18 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | Compare |
| George Senesky | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 17 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 11 | 35.3% | Compare |
| Bob Lavoy | Hawks, Nationals, Olympians | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 17 | 4.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 6 | 64.7% | Compare |
| Irv Bemoras | Hawks, Hawks | NBA | 2: 1953-54 to 1956-57 | 16 | 8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 10 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Ken Murray | Warriors, Pistons | NBA | 2: 1953-54 to 1954-55 | 16 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Jackie Moore | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 16 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | Compare |
| Maurice Stokes | Royals | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 15 | 17.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Jack Twyman | Royals | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 15 | 14.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Frank Ramsey | Celtics | NBA | 2: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 15 | 13.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Leo Barnhorst | Bullets (BAA), Pistons, Olympians | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 15 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Richie Regan | Royals | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 15 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Jim Tucker | Nationals | NBA | 2: 1954-55 to 1955-56 | 15 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 4 | 73.3% | Compare |
| Corky Devlin | Pistons | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 14 | 8.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Med Park | Hawks | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 14 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Dick Garmaker | Lakers | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 13 | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Dick Ricketts | Hawks, Royals | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 13 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Bill Tosheff | Hawks, Olympians | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 13 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Don Sunderlage | Hawks, Lakers | NBA | 2: 1953-54 to 1954-55 | 13 | 9.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Chuck Noble | Pistons | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 13 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Chuck Mencel | Lakers | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 13 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Carl Braun | Knicks | NBA | 1: 1952-53 | 12 | 13.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Nat Clifton | Knicks | NBA | 1: 1952-53 | 12 | 13.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Ed Fleming | Royals | NBA | 2: 1955-56 to 1956-57 | 12 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | Knicks | NBA | 1: 1952-53 | 12 | 12.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Harry Gallatin | Knicks | NBA | 1: 1952-53 | 12 | 12.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Tom Gola | Warriors | NBA | 1: 1955-56 | 12 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Larry Costello | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1954-55 to 1956-57 | 12 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| George Ratkovicz | Hawks | NBA | 3: 1952-53 to 1954-55 | 12 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mark Workman | Warriors, Hawks, Bullets (BAA) | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 12 | 6.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Al McGuire | Knicks | NBA | 1: 1952-53 | 12 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Red Holzman | Hawks, Royals | NBA | 2: 1952-53 to 1953-54 | 12 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Jim Baechtold averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









