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The Milwaukee Hawks 1952–53 relied on a balanced offensive approach, with Don Sunderlage emerging as the leading scoring option and Jack McMahon contributing as both a scorer and the team’s primary playmaker. Harry Gallatin anchored the frontcourt with elite rebounding while providing dependable interior scoring. The statistics indicate a team built on strong work on the glass and shared offensive responsibility rather than a single dominant scorer.

Here is the Atlanta Hawks 1952–53 roster and regular season player statistics. During this season, the team was still known as the Milwaukee Hawks.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
3 Andrew Levane SG 6-2 190 April 11, 1920 St. John’s
3 Stan Miasek SF 6-5 210 September 19, 1923 —
3 John O’Boyle SG 6-2 185 March 7, 1928 Colorado State
4, 12 Al Masino PG 5-10 174 February 5, 1928 Canisius
5 Jack Nichols PF 6-7 222 April 9, 1926 Washington
6 Johnny Payak SG 6-4 174 November 20, 1926 Bowling Green
7 Dillard Crocker PF 6-4 205 January 19, 1925 Western Michigan
8 Dave Minor PG 6-2 185 February 23, 1922 Toledo, UCLA
9 Mel Hutchins C 6-6 200 November 22, 1928 BYU
10 Bill Calhoun SF 6-3 180 November 4, 1927 City College of San Francisco
10 Pete Darcey C 6-7 217 March 3, 1930 Oklahoma State
10, 13 George Ratkovicz PF 6-6 220 November 13, 1922 —
14 Don Otten C 6-11 240 April 18, 1921 Bowling Green
— Don Boven F-G 6-4 210 March 6, 1925 Western Michigan
— Jim Brasco G 6-1 170 February 3, 1931 NYU
— George Feigenbaum PG 6-1 185 July 2, 1928 Kentucky
— Bucky McConnell PG 5-10 170 July 1, 1928 —
— Eddie Miller C 6-8 225 June 18, 1931 Syracuse
— Mike O’Neill SF 6-3 210 August 11, 1928 California
— Mark Workman PF 6-9 215 March 10, 1930 West Virginia

Head Coach: Andrew Levane

Regular Season Per Game

Player POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jack Nichols PF 26 69 69 38.1 15.8 7.7 2.8 – – – 17.0 6.2 .363 0 0 – 4.9 3.5 .708
Mel Hutchins C 24 71 71 40.7 11.7 11.2 3.2 – – – 11.9 4.5 .379 0 0 – 4.2 2.7 .654
George Ratkovicz PF 30 61 61 33.4 10.3 7.7 3.3 – – – 9.4 3.1 .333 0 0 – 5.5 4.0 .723
Bill Calhoun SF 25 49 49 39.0 10.3 5.1 2.9 – – – 9.8 3.3 .342 0 0 – 5.0 3.7 .725
Don Boven – 27 27 27 24.7 8.9 3.6 1.3 – – – 8.1 3.2 .397 0 0 – 4.0 2.5 .626
Dillard Crocker PF 28 61 61 12.7 5.4 1.7 1.0 – – – 4.7 1.6 .352 0 0 – 3.1 2.1 .688
Dave Minor PG 30 40 40 32.7 8.0 5.3 2.6 – – – 8.1 3.0 .369 0 0 – 2.7 2.0 .736
Johnny Payak SG 26 68 68 21.6 6.4 1.7 2.1 – – – 5.5 1.9 .343 0 0 – 3.6 2.6 .726
Stan Miasek SF 29 40 40 18.7 5.7 4.0 1.3 – – – 6.2 2.0 .325 0 0 – 3.1 1.7 .566
Don Otten C 31 24 24 16.0 5.5 3.7 0.9 – – – 3.6 1.4 .391 0 0 – 3.8 2.7 .703
John O’Boyle SG 24 5 5 19.4 4.2 2.0 1.0 – – – 5.2 1.6 .308 0 0 – 1.4 1.0 .714
Don Boven – 27 27 27 24.7 8.9 3.6 1.3 – – – 8.1 3.2 .397 0 0 – 4.0 2.5 .626
Bucky McConnell PG 24 14 14 21.2 4.9 2.4 2.9 – – – 5.1 1.9 .380 0 0 – 2.1 1.0 .483
Jim Brasco – 21 10 10 13.7 4.4 0.9 0.9 – – – 4.6 1.4 .304 0 0 – 2.0 1.6 .800
Eddie Miller C 21 10 10 16.0 3.9 6.0 0.6 – – – 5.6 1.5 .268 0 0 – 1.7 0.9 .529
Dillard Crocker PF 28 61 61 12.7 5.4 1.7 1.0 – – – 4.7 1.6 .352 0 0 – 3.1 2.1 .688
Mike O’Neill SF 24 4 4 12.5 3.0 2.3 0.8 – – – 4.3 1.0 .235 0 0 – 1.0 1.0 1.000
George Feigenbaum PG 24 5 5 15.8 3.2 1.4 1.8 – – – 4.4 0.8 .182 0 0 – 3.0 1.6 .533
Andrew Levane SG 32 7 7 9.7 1.1 1.3 1.3 – – – 3.4 0.4 .125 0 0 – 0.4 0.3 .667
Pete Darcey C 22 12 12 7.5 0.9 0.8 0.2 – – – 1.5 0.3 .167 0 0 – 0.8 0.4 .556
Mark Workman PF 22 5 5 5.8 2.2 1.2 0.2 – – – 3.4 1.0 .294 0 0 – 0.4 0.2 .500
Team Totals – – 72 72 26.9 10.5 7.6 3.1 – – – 73.9 26.0 .352 0 0 – 33.3 22.8 .684

Regular Season Totals

Player POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jack Nichols PF 26 69 69 2626 1090 533 196 – – 237 1170 425 .363 0 0 – 339 240 .708
Mel Hutchins C 24 71 71 2891 831 793 227 – – 214 842 319 .379 0 0 – 295 193 .654
George Ratkovicz PF 30 61 61 2038 627 470 199 – – 254 576 192 .333 0 0 – 336 243 .723
Bill Calhoun SF 25 49 49 1909 507 250 141 – – 116 479 164 .342 0 0 – 247 179 .725
Johnny Payak SG 26 68 68 1470 436 114 140 – – 194 373 128 .343 0 0 – 248 180 .726
Chuck Cooper – 28 70 70 1749 573 385 151 – – 210 569 193 .339 0 0 – 249 187 .751
Dave Minor PG 30 40 40 1309 318 211 105 – – 176 325 120 .369 0 0 – 106 78 .736
Dillard Crocker PF 28 61 61 776 330 104 63 – – 199 284 100 .352 0 0 – 189 130 .688
Al Masino PG 24 72 72 1773 396 177 160 – – 252 400 134 .335 0 0 – 204 128 .627
Stan Miasek SF 29 40 40 749 229 161 50 – – 125 246 80 .325 0 0 – 122 69 .566
Don Boven – 27 27 27 667 241 98 35 – – 102 219 87 .397 0 0 – 107 67 .626
Don Otten C 31 24 24 384 132 89 21 – – 68 87 34 .391 0 0 – 91 64 .703
Bucky McConnell PG 24 14 14 297 68 34 41 – – 39 71 27 .380 0 0 – 29 14 .483
Jim Brasco – 21 10 10 137 44 9 9 – – 12 46 14 .304 0 0 – 20 16 .800
Eddie Miller C 21 10 10 160 39 60 6 – – 26 56 15 .268 0 0 – 17 9 .529
John O’Boyle SG 24 5 5 97 21 10 5 – – 20 26 8 .308 0 0 – 7 5 .714
George Feigenbaum PG 24 5 5 79 16 7 9 – – 14 22 4 .182 0 0 – 15 8 .533
Mike O’Neill SF 24 4 4 50 12 9 3 – – 10 17 4 .235 0 0 – 4 4 1.000
Andrew Levane SG 32 7 7 68 8 9 9 – – 15 24 3 .125 0 0 – 3 2 .667
Pete Darcey C 22 12 12 90 11 10 2 – – 29 18 3 .167 0 0 – 9 5 .556
Mark Workman PF 22 5 5 29 11 6 1 – – 7 17 5 .294 0 0 – 2 1 .500
Team Totals – – 72 72 17599 5367 3154 1422 – – 2109 5298 1866 .352 0 0 – 2390 1635 .684

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (STL+BLK) Impact Index* Notes Awards
Jack Nichols Primary Frontcourt Anchor 38.1 High 15.8 7.7 2.8 (no STL/BLK data)   As a longtime PF/C, Nichols provided the team with its top scoring burden and inside presence. His MPG and point output suggest he was one of the primary offensive weapons, anchoring the frontcourt often. Historically recognized as a solid big man in the 1950s.  NBA champion recognition in career resume. 
Mel Hutchins Two‑Way Big 40.7 High 11.7 11.2 3.2 (no STL/BLK data)   Hutchins combined rebounding and playmaking, averaging a near‑double‑double with boards and a solid assist number — showing he filled a key “glue” role. Known historically as one of the best defenders of his era and a strong rebounder.  Co‑Rookie of the Year (1952) per press‑writers; 4× All‑Star.
George Ratkovicz Complementary Frontcourt/Utility Big 33.4 Medium 10.3 7.7 3.3 (no STL/BLK data)   Provided solid frontcourt support when needed: double‑digit scoring, decent rebounding, and contribute some assists — versatile floor spacing/capacity as a secondary big. His career history shows he was a reliable “second option” big during the early 1950s.  —
Bill Calhoun Wing Two‑Way Contributor 39.0 Medium 10.3 5.1 2.9 (no STL/BLK data)   As SF/wing, Calhoun appears to have been a secondary scorer and a regular rotation staple (lots of minutes), likely providing steady two‑way play — scoring and some structural depth. His career totals show he was a solid role‑player during his years.  NBA champion (1951). 
Dave Minor Guard/Secondary Ballhandler 32.7 Medium‑Low 8.0 5.3 2.6 (no STL/BLK data)   As a guard, Minor provided modest scoring with a respectable rebound and assist contribution — likely tasked with facilitating or spot-scoring in back‑court rotation.  —
Johnny Payak Role Guard / Spot Shooter 21.6 Low 6.4 1.7 2.1 (no STL/BLK data)   Likely a bench‑reserve guard who provided occasional scoring and some ball‑movement — lower usage but helpful for depth, rest units, or 2nd‑string backcourt. ( —
Dillard Crocker Reserve Frontcourt / Energy 12.7 Low 5.4 1.7 1.0 (no STL/BLK data)   A reserve big off the bench — modest scoring in limited minutes, likely used for spot‑minutes, rest for starters, or garbage time.  —
Stan Miasek Back‑up Wing/Rotation Depth 18.7 Low 5.7 4.0 1.3 (no STL/BLK data)   Provided modest bench-level support, offering some rebounding and scoring when starters rested — depth option for wing minutes.  —
Don Otten Back‑up Center/Spot Minutes 16.0 Low 5.5 3.7 0.9 (no STL/BLK data)   Served as a secondary/backup big — contributed some rebounds and scoring in limited minutes to give frontcourt rest or insurance when starters needed it.  —
Bucky McConnell Reserve Guard 21.2 Low 4.9 2.4 2.9 (no STL/BLK data)   Seems like a minor bench guard who provided occasional ball‑handling or back‑up guard duties, limited scoring but some assists — likely a development/rotation piece.  —
Jim Brasco Minimal‑Use Reserve 13.7 Low 4.4 0.9 0.9 (no STL/BLK data)   Very limited minutes; likely a fringe rotation player, used sporadically for depth or garbage time.  —
Eddie Miller Depth/Centre Rotation 16.0 Low 3.9 6.0 0.6 (no STL/BLK data)   Although his scoring was modest, Miller’s rebound rate suggests he may have been used specifically for rebounding or size when needed — a modest but potentially useful rotation big.  —
Mike O’Neill Spot‑Dime Reserve 12.5 Low 3.0 2.3 0.8 (no STL/BLK data)   Very limited contribution; a fringe bench player, likely used for brief reserve minutes or as injury insurance.  —
George Feigenbaum Bench Guard/End‑of‑Bench 15.8 Low 3.2 1.4 1.8 (no STL/BLK data)   Small reserve guard role — minimal impact, likely used sparingly off the bench. —
Andrew Levane Marginal Rotation/End of Bench 9.7 Very Low 1.1 1.3 1.3 (no STL/BLK data)   Very minimal usage; likely end‑of‑bench, extremely limited impact.  —
Pete Darcey Development / Rare Minutes 7.5 Very Low 0.9 0.8 0.2 (no STL/BLK data)   Rarely used — almost no impact; likely a developmental or emergency‑depth body.  —
Mark Workman Marginal Reserve 5.8 Very Low 2.2 1.2 0.2 (no STL/BLK data)   Minimal minutes and modest production — effectively a fringe roster piece. —
Team Totals — 26.9 — 10.5 7.6 3.1 — — Shows moderate team-wide distribution of minutes and production per game — but likely dependent heavily on top 3–4 players for scoring & rebounding.