1962-63 Chicago Zephyrs Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 25-55
Finishing 5th in the NBA's Western Division
Coach: Jack McMahon (12-26)
Coach: Slick Leonard (13-29)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 155,290, Avg. 4,567 in 34 home dates
1962-63 Chicago Zephyrs StatisticsTeam Record: 25-55
Finishing 5th in the NBA's Western Division
Coach: Jack McMahon (12-26)
Coach: Slick Leonard (13-29)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 155,290, Avg. 4,567 in 34 home dates
1962-63 Chicago Zephyrs Results
The Chicago Zephyrs of the National Basketball Association ended the 1962-63 season with a record of 25 wins and 55 losses, finishing fifth in the NBA's Western Division.
The Zephyrs tossed in 8,795 points and allowed 9,122. Walt Bellamy scored a team-best 2,233 points for Chicago, while Terry Dischinger netted 18 or more per game also. Walt Bellamy contributed 1,309 boards. Si Green dished out 422 assists for the squad.
Jack McMahon and Slick Leonard coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Bellamy | C | July 24, 1939 | 6'10" | 225 | Indiana | New Bern, NC USA |
| Barney Cable | F | July 29, 1935 | 6'7" | 175 | Bradley | Monaca, PA USA |
| Johnny Cox | G | November 1, 1936 | 6'4" | 180 | Kentucky | Neon, KY USA |
| Terry Dischinger | F-G | November 21, 1940 | 6'7" | 189 | Purdue | Terre Haute, IN USA |
| Al Ferrari | G-F | July 6, 1933 | 6'4" | 190 | Michigan State | New York, NY USA |
| Si Green | G-F | August 20, 1933 | 6'2" | 185 | Duquesne | New York, NY USA |
| Charlie Hardnett | F-C | September 13, 1938 | 6'8" | 220 | Grambling | Atlanta, GA USA |
| Maury King | G | March 12, 1935 | 6'2" | 184 | Kansas | Kansas City, KS USA |
| Slick Leonard | G | July 17, 1932 | 6'3" | 185 | Indiana | Terre Haute, IN USA |
| Nick Mantis | G | December 7, 1935 | 6'3" | 190 | Northwestern | East Chicago, IN USA |
| Bill McGill | C-F | September 16, 1939 | 6'9" | 225 | Utah | San Angelo, TX USA |
| Don Nelson | F | May 15, 1940 | 6'6" | 210 | Iowa | Muskegon, MI USA |
| Mel Nowell | G | December 27, 1939 | 6'2" | 170 | Ohio State | |
| Woody Sauldsberry | F-C | July 11, 1935 | 6'7" | 220 | Texas Southern | Winnsboro, LA USA |
| Jeff Slade | F | March 1, 1941 | 6'6" | 220 | Kenyon | Chicago Heights, IL USA |
| Larry Staverman | F | October 11, 1936 | 6'7" | 205 | Villa Madonna | Cincinnati, OH USA |
| Ralph Wells | G | September 3, 1940 | 6'1" | 180 | Northwestern |
