1954-55 Minneapolis Lakers Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 40-32
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Western Division
Postseason: 3-4 Lost division finals
Division Semifinals - Defeated Rochester Royals 2-1
Division Finals - Lost to Fort Wayne Pistons 3-1
Coach: John Kundla (40-32)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1954-55 Minneapolis Lakers StatisticsTeam Record: 40-32
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Western Division
Postseason: 3-4 Lost division finals
Division Semifinals - Defeated Rochester Royals 2-1
Division Finals - Lost to Fort Wayne Pistons 3-1
Coach: John Kundla (40-32)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1954-55 Minneapolis Lakers Results
The Minneapolis Lakers of the National Basketball Association ended the 1954-55 season with a record of 40 wins and 32 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Western Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-4. John Kundla coached the team. The 1954-55 Minneapolis Lakers lost in the division finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Carney | G | August 3, 1932 | 6'3" | 170 | Bradley | |
| Lew Hitch | F-C | July 16, 1929 | 6'8" | 200 | Kansas State | Griggsville, IL USA |
| Jim Holstein | F-G | September 24, 1930 | 6'2" | 180 | Cincinnati | |
| Ed Kalafat | C-F | October 13, 1932 | 6'6" | 245 | Minnesota | |
| Clyde Lovellette | C-F | September 7, 1929 | 6'9" | 230 | Kansas | Petersburg, IN USA |
| Slater Martin | G | October 22, 1925 | 5'10" | 170 | Texas | El Mina, TX USA |
| Vern Mikkelsen | F-C | October 21, 1928 | 6'7" | 225 | Hamline | Parlier, CA USA |
| Jim Pollard | F-C-G | July 9, 1922 | 6'3" | 185 | Stanford | Oakland, CA USA |
| Dick Schnittker | F | May 27, 1928 | 6'5" | 200 | Ohio State | Kelleys Island, OH USA |
| Whitey Skoog | G | November 2, 1926 | 5'11" | 180 | Minnesota | Duluth, MN USA |
| Don Sunderlage | G | December 20, 1929 | 6'1" | 180 | Illinois | Roselle, IL USA |
