1950–51 Rochester Royals season
The 1950–51 Rochester Royals season was the third season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Royals finished the season by winning their first NBA Championship. The Royals scored 84.6 points per game and allowed 81.7 points per game. Rochester was led up front by Arnie Risen, a 6–9, 200-pound center nicknamed "Stilts", along with 6–5 Arnie Johnson and 6–7 Jack Coleman. The backcourt was manned by Bob Davies and Bobby Wanzer. Among the key reserves was a guard from City College of New York named William "Red" Holzman.
| 1950–51 Rochester Royals season | |
|---|---|
NBA champions | |
| Head coach | Les Harrison |
| Owners | Jack Harrison Les Harrison |
| Arena | Edgerton Park Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–27 (.603) |
| Place | Division: 2 place (Western) |
| Playoff finish | NBA Champions (Defeated Knicks 4–3) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WHAM 8 |
| Radio | WHAM |
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