Last Updated on June 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the Boston Celtics 1952–53 roster and regular season player statistics:
Boston Celtics 1952–53 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 | Paul Seymour | G | 6’1″ | 180 lb | Jan 30, 1928 | Toledo |
| 19 | Jim Loscutoff* | F | 6’5″ | 210 lb | Feb 4, 1930 | Oregon |
| — | Ed Macauley | C | 6’8″ | 185 lb | Mar 22, 1928 | Saint Louis |
| — | Red Auerbach (Coach) | — | — | — | Sep 20, 1917 | George Washington |
*Jim Loscutoff was not yet on the active roster in 1952–53 (drafted in 1955), so he is shown here for clarity if confused with later years.
Regular Season Player Statistics – 1952–53
| Player | GP | PPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 70 | 19.8 | .375 | .844 |
| Ed Macauley | 70 | 18.1 | .445 | .848 |
| Bill Sharman | 70 | 16.2 | .389 | .857 |
| Bob Brannum | 70 | 9.3 | .390 | .655 |
| Chuck Cooper | 69 | 8.5 | .372 | .702 |
| Bob Donham | 69 | 6.5 | .356 | .755 |
| Jack Nichols | 40 | 5.5 | .358 | .743 |
Team Record: 46–25 (2nd in Eastern Division)
Playoffs: Lost in Division Finals to New York Knicks