The St. Louis Hawks 1964–65 relied on Bob Pettit as their leading scorer, while Zelmo Beaty anchored the interior with elite rebounding and efficient scoring. Lenny Wilkens directed the offense as the primary playmaker and added consistent scoring, giving the team balanced production. Strong defensive numbers and interior rebounding were key strengths, although a comparatively modest offensive output suggested they won more through all-around play than explosive scoring. (basketball-reference.com)
Here is the Atlanta Hawks 1964–65 roster and regular season player statistics. The team was known as the St. Louis Hawks during this season.
Roster
Player
Pos
Height
Weight
Birth Date
College
Bob Pettit
F/C
6’9″
205 lb
Dec 12, 1932
LSU
Cliff Hagan
F
6’4″
210 lb
Dec 9, 1931
Kentucky
Zelmo Beaty
C
6’9″
235 lb
Oct 25, 1939
Prairie View A&M
Richie Guerin
G
6’4″
190 lb
May 29, 1932
Iona
Lenny Wilkens
G
6’1″
180 lb
Oct 28, 1937
Providence
Chico Vaughn
G
6’2″
190 lb
Feb 19, 1940
Southern Illinois
Bill Bridges
F
6’6″
228 lb
Apr 4, 1939
Kansas
John Barnhill
G
6’1″
180 lb
Mar 20, 1938
Tennessee State
Mike Farmer
F
6’7″
210 lb
Sep 26, 1936
San Francisco
Gene Tormohlen
C
6’8″
230 lb
May 12, 1937
Tennessee
Bevo Nordmann
C
6’10”
220 lb
Sep 23, 1939
Saint Louis
Gerry Ward
G
6’2″
185 lb
Sep 6, 1941
Boston College
Bob Duffy
G
6’3″
190 lb
Sep 26, 1940
Colgate
Ken Rohloff
C
6’9″
220 lb
Mar 18, 1940
Wisconsin
Head Coaches: Harry Gallatin (17–16), Richie Guerin (28–19)
Although this was his final season before retirement, Pettit still led in scoring and rebounding as a primary interior option and franchise icon; one of the game’s all-time great power forwards.
AS, NBA Second Team
Lenny Wilkens
Lead Playmaker & Secondary Scorer
36.6
High
16.5
4.7
5.5
Not officially recorded
13.35
Set Hawks offense as point guard with scoring and assist balance; future Hall of Famer and established team floor general.
AS
Zelmo Beaty
Primary Big Scorer/Rebounder
36.5
High
16.9
12.1
1.4
Not officially recorded
15.20
Anchored interior scoring and rebounding as young center emerging into star role.
Bill Bridges
Defensive/Rebounding Frontier Starter
29.9
Medium-High
11.5
10.8
2.4
Not officially recorded
12.35
Rugged forward with significant defensive board work and energetic post presence.
Richie Guerin
Veteran Scoring/Facilitator
29.4
Medium
14.4
2.6
4.8
Not officially recorded
10.70
Veteran guard provided scoring punch and secondary ballhandling, contributing experience to backcourt.
Cliff Hagan
Perimeter Scoring Veteran
22.6
Medium
13.0
3.6
1.8
Not officially recorded
9.20
Experienced wing scoring with spacing and mid-range ability in rotation.
Chico Vaughn
Supporting Scorer
26.2
Medium
11.6
2.3
2.1
Not officially recorded
7.95
Provided bench scoring depth and perimeter presence in guard rotation.
Mike Farmer
Role Wing/Depth Contributor
21.2
Low
6.8
4.3
1.5
Not officially recorded
6.30
Spot minutes with occasional boards and offense.
John Barnhill
Bench Guard
19.0
Low
7.0
2.2
1.9
Not officially recorded
6.05
Backup guard providing situational ballhandling and support.
Jeff Mullins
Emerging Reserve Wing
11.2
Low
4.9
2.3
1.0
Not officially recorded
4.10
Young wing showing scoring promise with limited usage.
Paul Silas
Energetic Interior Role Player
15.7
Minimal
4.6
7.3
0.6
Not officially recorded
6.25
Provided rebounding energy and physical interior minutes off bench; later known for defensive rebounding.
John Tresvant
Short-Stint Frontcourt
8.8
Minimal
3.5
4.5
1.5
Not officially recorded
4.75
Limited appearances adding size and rebounding in small role.
Ed Burton
Development Slot Minutes
6.0
Minimal
2.6
1.9
0.3
Not officially recorded
2.40
Brief court time with developmental contributions.
