Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the Boston Celtics 1955–56 roster and regular season player statistics:
Boston Celtics 1955–56 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birth Date | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bill Sharman | G | 6’1″ | 175 lb | May 25, 1926 | USC |
| 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 | Lou Tsioropoulos | F | 6’5″ | 200 lb | Aug 31, 1930 | Kentucky |
| 19 | Jim Loscutoff | F | 6’5″ | 210 lb | Feb 4, 1930 | Oregon |
| 21 | Togo Palazzi | F | 6’4″ | 205 lb | Aug 8, 1932 | Holy Cross |
| 23 | Arnie Risen | C | 6’9″ | 200 lb | Oct 9, 1924 | Ohio State |
| 24 | Dick Hemric | F | 6’6″ | 220 lb | Aug 29, 1933 | Wake Forest |
| — | Red Auerbach (Coach) | — | — | — | Sep 20, 1917 | George Washington |
Regular Season Player Statistics – 1955–56
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG* | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 72 | 18.8 | — | .379 | .854 |
| Bill Sharman | 72 | 19.3 | — | .428 | .901 |
| Arnie Risen | 71 | 9.6 | — | .433 | .788 |
| Dick Hemric | 70 | 11.1 | — | .392 | .743 |
| Jim Loscutoff | 71 | 7.5 | — | .402 | .695 |
| Togo Palazzi | 68 | 5.8 | — | .370 | .744 |
| Lou Tsioropoulos | 65 | 4.7 | — | .348 | .705 |
| Bob Donham | 58 | 4.2 | — | .362 | .718 |
*RPG (Rebounds per Game) were not officially recorded for all players in detailed box scores until later seasons.
Team Record: 39–33 (2nd in Eastern Division)
Playoffs: Lost in Eastern Division Semifinals to Syracuse Nationals (2–1)