Dick Hemric

No. 1,996 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

165

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Dick Hemric played 2 seasons with the Boston Celtics, and ranks #1996 in Tetherball fame. Dick Hemric's standout season came in 1956-57 - earning 51 fame points that year, averaging 5.4 points per game. Career honors include 1 championship. Dick Hemric is rated Gold in Tetherball - more famous than 63% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

Earned all of his on-court fame with the - a true one-franchise career.

Total legacy per season

Every season’s full on-court fame - rewarding not just winning a title, but how dominantly a team won it, on top of stats and awards.

5125BOSPEAK · 51 · 1956-57 · BOS
1955-561956-57
BOS

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

6.3PPG
5.1RPG
0.7APG
138Games
2Seasons
1Titles

Peak season: 1956-57 - 51 fame points.

Draft: Round 2, No. 12 overall (1955).

Season-by-season log · 2 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1955-56BOS (39-33)717.05.60.89-Lost Conf Semis
1956-57BOS (44-28)675.44.50.651Champion🏆 NBA Champion

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Fame shape

Career Stats 27thLongevity 25thDraft Bonus 56thPeak Bonus 16thHonors 0thRings 42nd

What built this fame

Base fame · 146.94

Career Stats1627th
Longevity625th
Draft Bonus4256th
Peak Bonus4016th
Honors00th
Rings4242nd

How it adds up

Base fame146.94
× Recency 0.92−11.76
× Young Superstar 1.03+3.65
+ Team Context+20.50
= Final fame164.58

Percentile vs every real NBA career - 1st (lowest) to 100th (best) per axis.

Quick Answers

What teams did Dick Hemric play for?

Dick Hemric played for the Boston Celtics.

What team is Dick Hemric most known for?

Dick Hemric spent the entire career with the Boston Celtics - a one-franchise player.

How many championships did Dick Hemric win?

Dick Hemric won 1 NBA championship.

What was Dick Hemric's most famous season?

Dick Hemric's most famous season was 1956-57, earning 51 fame points - 67 games, 5.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 15.7 minutes per game.

What were Dick Hemric's career stats?

Dick Hemric averaged 6.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game over 138 career games.

When did Dick Hemric play in the NBA?

Dick Hemric played from 1955-56 to 1956-57, spanning 2 NBA seasons.

Where was Dick Hemric drafted?

Dick Hemric was selected with the #12 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1955 NBA Draft.

How famous is Dick Hemric?

Dick Hemric has a Tetherball fame score of 165, ranked #1,996 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.

Who was Dick Hemric's most famous teammate?

Dick Hemric's most famous teammate was Bill Russell, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Dick Hemric's most connected teammates?

Dick Hemric's most connected teammates were Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, and Bill Russell - the strongest teammate connections of Dick Hemric's career, led by Bob Cousy over 2 shared seasons.

What awards did Dick Hemric win?

Dick Hemric did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

164.58

Gold#1,996 in fame

Dick Hemric

More famous than 63% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.

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