then coached them for 12 more years, winning the NBA title in 1975.

Paul Arizin: A Hall of Famer, he’s a Philly high school guy who went to Villanova. He played all 10 years with the Warriors, who moved to San Francisco without him for the 1962-63 season. He averaged 21.9 points in 1961-62 to finish with a 22.8 career average. Led league in scoring twice (1951-52, 1956-57).

Tom Gola: He missed the game with strained back and was home in Philadelphia listening on the radio and drinking beer. He held Philadelphia’s city high school career scoring record before Chamberlain broke it. He led La Salle to the 1954 NCAA title, and his absence on March 2, 1962, likely aided in the 100-point night. Also a Hall of Famer, Golaaveraged 13.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in 60 games that season.

Tom Meschery: A rookie out of Saint Mary’s College of California, he coached one season at Carolina in the ABA.

Guy Rodgers: The fourth Philly guy had 20 assists this night. He was a four-time All-Star who led the league in assists twice (1962-63 with Warriors, 1966-67 with Bulls). Ranks 16th in career NBA assists (6,917).

THE KNICKS

They were about to finish 29-51 in Eddie Donovan’s first of a forgettable 3??1/2 seasons (84-194).

Al Butler: Rookie guard started year as Celtics reserve, but averaged 14.7 points in final 54 games with the Knicks. He played four seasons, averaging 9.8 points.

Johnny Green: Forward-center was in third season of 14-year career. Four-time All-Star averaged 11.6 points and 8.6 rebounds.

Richie Guerin: Sixth-year guard and