1959-60 Boston Celtics Team Photo and Season Statistics Overview
The page from the 1969 Official NBA Guide features a vintage print ad highlighting the Boston Celtics during the 1959-60 NBA season, which concluded with them as champions. Seated in the first row of the included photo are key figures: Frank Ramsey, Bob Cousy, Coach Red Auerbach, President Walter Brown, Treasurer Lou Pieri, K.C. Jones, and Bill Sharman. Standing behind them are players Gene Guarilia, Tom Heinsohn, John Richter, Bill Russell, Gene Conley, Jim Loscutoff, Sam Jones, and Trainer Buddy LeRoux. The Celtics' performance in the Eastern Division is noted, with a record of 59 wins and 16 losses, leading in several key statistics such as field goal attempts (FGA) and points scored (PTS). The final standings section indicates Boston's dominance, as well as the standings of the Western Division teams like St. Louis and Detroit.