Last Updated on June 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the Boston Celtics 1951–52 roster and regular season player statistics:
Boston Celtics 1951–52 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birth Date | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bob Brannum | F/C | 6’5″ | 215 lb | May 28, 1925 | Michigan State |
| 6 | Bill Sharman | G | 6’1″ | 175 lb | May 25, 1926 | USC |
| 10 | Jack Nichols | F | 6’7″ | 220 lb | Apr 9, 1926 | Washington |
| 11 | Chuck Cooper | F | 6’5″ | 210 lb | Sep 29, 1926 | Duquesne |
| 14 | Bob Donham | G | 6’2″ | 190 lb | Oct 11, 1926 | Ohio State |
| 17 | Bob Cousy | G | 6’1″ | 175 lb | Aug 9, 1928 | Holy Cross |
| 18 | Clyde Lovellette* | C | 6’9″ | 234 lb | Sep 7, 1929 | Kansas |
| 19 | Ernie Barrett | G | 6’0″ | 180 lb | Aug 27, 1929 | Kansas State |
| 20 | Frank Ramsey* | F | 6’3″ | 195 lb | Jul 13, 1931 | Kentucky |
| — | Ed Macauley | C | 6’8″ | 185 lb | Mar 22, 1928 | Saint Louis |
| — | Red Auerbach (Coach) | — | — | — | Sep 20, 1917 | George Washington |
*Lovellette and Ramsey joined the NBA later (not on 1951–52 roster), included here for clarity if confused with later rosters.
Regular Season Player Statistics – 1951–52
| Player | GP | PPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 66 | 21.7 | .375 | .790 |
| Ed Macauley | 66 | 18.0 | .442 | .859 |
| Bill Sharman | 61 | 12.2 | .376 | .875 |
| Chuck Cooper | 65 | 9.6 | .367 | .749 |
| Bob Brannum | 61 | 8.7 | .386 | .684 |
| Jack Nichols | 43 | 6.6 | .374 | .758 |
| Bob Donham | 58 | 6.3 | .360 | .721 |
| Ernie Barrett | 35 | 3.3 | .310 | .660 |
Notes:
- GP = Games Played
- PPG = Points Per Game
- FG% = Field Goal Percentage
- FT% = Free Throw Percentage
- The Celtics finished 39–27 (3rd in Eastern Division) but lost in the Division Semifinals.