1954-55 Syracuse Nationals NBA Champions Team Photo and Statistics
The 1954-55 NBA season saw the Syracuse Nationals emerge as the champions, as documented in this page from the 1969 Official NBA Guide. The front row of the champion team features prominent players including Dick Farley, Billy Kenville, Earl Lloyd, and Captain Paul Seymour, along with coach Al Cervi and team manager Bob Sexton. Dolph Schayes, a key figure in the team's success, is also prominently displayed. The back row includes figures like team president Daniel Biasone, Wally Osterkorn, George King, John Kerr, Billy Gabor, and trainer Art Van Auken. The standings indicate that Syracuse led the Eastern Division with a record of 43 wins and 29 losses, outperforming competitors such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.