The Atlanta Hawks 1967–68 featured a balanced attack led by Lou Hudson and Zelmo Beaty, who shared the scoring load while Beaty also anchored the frontcourt with strong rebounding and interior play. Lenny Wilkens orchestrated the offence as the primary playmaker, and Bill Bridges added valuable rebounding and defensive support. The statistics reflect a well-rounded team that combined efficient inside production, quality ball movement, and balanced scoring across its core contributors.
Here is the Atlanta Hawks 1967-68 roster and regular season player statistics. The team was known as the St. Louis Hawks during this season.
Primary interior focal point who anchored the offense through post scoring while carrying the team’s rebounding and physical presence every night.
37.4
High
21.1
11.7
2.1
1.2
18.05
Dominant low-post scorer and elite rebounder; one of the league’s most reliable centers during the late 1960s, providing nightly double-double production.
All-Star
Lenny Wilkens
Offensive engine and on-court organizer responsible for directing pace, creating scoring chances, and closing games with the ball in his hands.
38.6
High
20.0
5.3
8.3
1.0
17.30
Served as the team’s floor general and emotional leader; combined scoring efficiency with elite playmaking for the era.
All-Star, MVP-2
Bill Bridges
Defensive-first power forward tasked with controlling the glass, protecting the paint, and doing high-effort work that enabled perimeter creators.
39.0
Mid
15.6
13.4
3.1
0.8
16.45
One of the league’s premier rebounders; consistently ranked near the top in total rebounds while providing interior toughness.
All-Star
Paul Silas
Physical enforcer and secondary rebounder whose primary responsibility was winning possession battles and stabilizing the frontcourt.
32.3
Low-Mid
13.4
11.7
2.0
0.7
13.90
Known for relentless rebounding and defensive effort; early example of a high-impact role player built on hustle and strength.
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Joe Caldwell
Versatile wing scorer asked to defend opposing top forwards while contributing steady mid-range offense.
33.4
Mid
16.4
4.3
3.0
0.7
12.20
Provided two-way reliability on the wing; capable scorer without dominating usage.
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Don Ohl
Secondary guard scorer used to supplement offense and relieve ball-handling pressure from the starters.
26.5
Mid
13.1
2.0
2.4
0.4
9.50
Veteran guard who contributed efficient scoring in a reduced role late in his career.
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Lou Hudson
Developing perimeter scorer deployed in limited minutes to supply offensive spark and athleticism.
21.0
Mid
12.5
4.2
1.4
0.5
9.30
Young guard beginning to show scoring instincts that would later define his career.
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Dick Snyder
Rotational guard whose role centered on energy minutes, spacing, and occasional secondary playmaking.
21.6
Low
8.6
2.6
2.2
0.3
6.85
Bench contributor providing depth at the guard position.
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Gene Tormohlen
Reserve big used situationally to spell starters and provide basic interior coverage.
9.3
Low
3.0
2.9
0.9
0.2
3.50
Limited-minutes center whose role was primarily depth insurance.
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George Lehmann
End-of-rotation guard deployed sparingly for ball handling and spot duty.
9.0
Low
2.8
0.8
1.7
0.2
2.75
Deep reserve with minimal offensive responsibility.
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Jim Davis
Depth frontcourt player whose role was restricted to brief relief minutes.
7.9
Low
2.9
2.5
0.3
0.2
2.45
Provided emergency size and fouls when needed.
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Tom Workman
Marginal rotation player used only in short, low-leverage appearances.
4.5
Low
2.9
1.3
0.2
0.1
2.25
Minimal impact role with very limited court time.
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Jay Miller
Short-term roster piece whose role never extended beyond brief experimental minutes.
6.5
Low
2.5
0.9
0.1
0.1
1.80
Appeared in only a handful of games with negligible statistical footprint.
