#55RIP · 2015POWER FORWARD AND CENTER

DOLPHSCHAYES

Q: How many championships does Dolph Schayes have?

Dolph Schayes has 1 NBA championship. (1955).

Q: Is Dolph Schayes in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Inducted as Player in 1973.

SYRACUSE NATIONALS

Dolph Schayes — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 12× ALL-STAR.

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Dolph Schayes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1×NBA CHAMPION

12×ALL-STAR

Notable Games

50pts50-Point Game

regular season · FEB 1, 1959 vs BOS

BORN

May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015

New York, New York

HEIGHT

6'8

203 cm

WEIGHT

220lb

99 kg

DRAFT

1948, R1, 4th

New York Knicks

NBA CAREER

1948–1963

16 seasons

01Biography

Full biography of Dolph Schayes — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.

Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.

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02Quick Facts

Key facts about Dolph Schayes — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name

Dolph Schayes

High School

DeWitt Clinton in Bronx, New York

Position

PF, C

Shoots

Right

Former Name

Never changed

Years Active

1948–1963

03Career at a glance

Dolph Schayes career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

Seasons

996

Games

18.5

Points Per Game

12.1

Rebounds Per Game

3.1

Assists Per Game

38.0%

Field Goal %

84.9%

Free Throw %

Championships

04Awards & Honors

Awards and honors earned by Dolph Schayes — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

1955 NBA CHAMP

12x

ALL STAR

12x

ALL-NBA

HALL OF FAME · 1973

NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM

NBA 75th Anniv. Team

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1950-51 TRB CHAMP

1950-51 NBA TRB Champ

1957-58 MBWA NBA MVP

+FAQCommon questions

Frequently asked questions about Dolph Schayes — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

How many rings does Dolph Schayes have?

Dolph Schayes has won 1 NBA championship ring. Years: 1955.

How many championships does Dolph Schayes have?

How tall is Dolph Schayes?

Is Dolph Schayes in the Hall of Fame?

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Single-game career highs for Dolph Schayes — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

50pts

PTS

FEB 1, 1959
vs BOS

35reb

REB

DEC 28, 1950
vs PHW

13ast

AST

DEC 3, 1957
vs PHW

18fg

FEB 1, 1959
vs BOS

23ft

JAN 17, 1952
vs SYR

07Playoffs Career

Dolph Schayes playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

19.5

PTS

10.8

REB

2.6

AST

39.0%

FG%

82.5%

FT%

Games

08Advanced Metrics

Advanced metrics for Dolph Schayes — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER

TS%

09All-Star Games

Dolph Schayes All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

Selections

12.5

PPG

9.5

RPG

1.5

APG

10Transactions

DID NOT PLAY - OTHER PRO LEAGUE→SYRACUSE NATIONALS→

Dolph Schayes NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

16 seasons · 3 teams

DID NOT PLAY - OTHER PRO LEAGUESYRACUSE NATIONALSPHILADELPHIA 76ERS

194819491963

1948

Drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1948 BAA Draft

13Similar Players

Compare Dolph Schayes to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.

All-time peers with the closest playing profile.