The 1957-58 Atlanta Hawks season marked a significant milestone in the franchise’s history. Initially based in St. Louis, the team, led by head coach Alex Hannum, showcased resilience and skill throughout the season. The Hawks finished the regular season with a 41-31 record, securing first place in the Western Division.
In the playoffs, the Hawks demonstrated their prowess by defeating the Detroit Pistons in the Western Division Finals. This victory led them to the NBA Finals, where they faced off against the Boston Celtics. The Hawks emerged victorious in a tightly contested series, winning 4-2, and capturing their first NBA Championship. The standout performer, Bob Pettit, delivered crucial performances, including a remarkable 50-point game in the decisive Game 6. This championship remains the only title in the franchise’s history, symbolizing a pinnacle of success for the Hawks.
- Regular Season Record: 0-0
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 1957-58 Season
Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
Bob Pettit | 70 | 24.6 | 11.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 24.2 | 16.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cliff Hagan | 70 | 19.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 27.7 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Ed Macauley | 72 | 14.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 9.8 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Slater Martin | 60 | 12.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 11.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Chuck Share | 72 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jack McMahon | 72 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Win Wilfong | 71 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jack Coleman | 72 | 7.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Med Park | 71 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Walt Davis | 26 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Frank Selvy | 26 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Worthy Patterson | 4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Red Morrison | 13 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |

Atlanta Hawks 1957-58 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1957-58 season for the Atlanta Hawks.
Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
---|---|---|---|
Oct 22, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 115-90 | |
Oct 23, 1957 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-95 | |
Oct 26, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 112-84 | |
Nov 01, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 99-92 | |
Nov 02, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 102-93 | |
Nov 05, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 115-101 | |
Nov 09, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 105-100 | |
Nov 11, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 92-88 | |
Nov 15, 1957 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 91-86 | |
Nov 16, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 118-101 | |
Nov 17, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 98-97 | |
Nov 19, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 118-115 | |
Nov 23, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 115-110 | |
Nov 26, 1957 | @ New York Knicks | W 120-110 | |
Nov 27, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 121-110 | |
Nov 28, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 112-96 | |
Nov 30, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 118-113 | |
Dec 03, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 115-108 | |
Dec 05, 1957 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 124-109 | |
Dec 06, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-97 | |
Dec 08, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 113-110 | |
Dec 10, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 102-90 | |
Dec 11, 1957 | @ New York Knicks | W 135-126 | |
Dec 12, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | W 97-94 | |
Dec 14, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 136-124 | |
Dec 15, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 138-118 | |
Dec 17, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-99 | |
Dec 21, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 146-136 | |
Dec 22, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 123-115 | |
Dec 26, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 110-106 | |
Dec 27, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 97-96 | |
Dec 28, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 112-107 | |
Dec 30, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 105-98 | |
Jan 02, 1958 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 95-93 | |
Jan 05, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 95-93 | |
Jan 07, 1958 | @ New York Knicks | W 114-112 | |
Jan 10, 1958 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 124-93 | |
Jan 11, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 102-98 | |
Jan 12, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 111-105 | |
Jan 14, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 110-109 | |
Jan 16, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 112-96 | |
Jan 17, 1958 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 112-110 | |
Jan 18, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 105-103 | |
Jan 19, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 108-90 | |
Jan 25, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 105-98 | |
Jan 26, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 125-112 | |
Jan 28, 1958 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | W 123-109 | |
Jan 29, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-101 | |
Jan 31, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 100-92 | |
Feb 01, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 127-88 | |
Feb 02, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 102-100 | |
Feb 04, 1958 | @ New York Knicks | L 120-116 | |
Feb 07, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 125-107 | |
Feb 08, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | W 103-102 | |
Feb 09, 1958 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 105-98 | |
Feb 11, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 107-105 | |
Feb 12, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 122-105 | |
Feb 14, 1958 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 104-100 | |
Feb 16, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 100-98 | |
Feb 18, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 118-98 | |
Feb 21, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 119-100 | |
Feb 22, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-96 | |
Feb 23, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 101-92 | |
Feb 25, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-113 | |
Feb 26, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 105-103 | |
Mar 02, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 103-93 | |
Mar 05, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-102 | |
Mar 07, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 102-100 | |
Mar 08, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 126-123 | |
Mar 09, 1958 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 107-99 | |
Mar 10, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 122-84 | |
Mar 11, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 106-101 |