On April 12, 1958 Bob Pettit dropped 50 points, leading the Hawks to a series-clinching win over the Celtics in Game 6 of the Finals!

1939 — Stanley Cup Final, Chicago Stadium, Chicago ... 4 games to 3. 1958 — St. Louis’ Bob Pettit scores a record 50 points as the Hawks beat the Boston Celtics in six games for the NBA title. Pettit ...

Massachusetts in 1971 along with longtime rival Bob Pettit of the then-St- Louis Hawks. Initially drafted out of Holy Cross by the Tri-City Blackhawks in 1950, Cousy refused to play for the team ...