Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Philadelphia Warriors96%
- St. Louis Hawks4.3%
- Syracuse Nationals0.1%
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.
Career teams - the connection strand
Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.
Career
Peak season: 1955-56 - 46 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 1 overall (1953).
Season-by-season log · 8 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-54 | PHW (29-43) | 15 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1 | - | - |
| 1954-55 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 1955-56 | PHW (45-27) | 67 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 46 | - | 🏆 NBA Champion |
| 1956-57 | PHW (37-35) | 72 | 7.0 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1957-58 | PHW (37-35) | 71 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 14 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1958-59 | PHW (32-40) | 70 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 5 | - | - |
| 1959-60 | PHW (49-26) | 66 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1960-61 | STL (51-28)SYR (38-41) | 10 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 4 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 276.00
How it adds up
Percentile vs every real NBA career - 1st (lowest) to 100th (best) per axis.
Teammates · strongest connections
How the game ranks teammates - career fame weighted by time played together. Long-time running mates rise; one-off cameos fall.
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Quick Answers
What teams did Ernie Beck play for?
Ernie Beck played for the Philadelphia Warriors, St. Louis Hawks, and Syracuse Nationals.
What team is Ernie Beck most known for?
Ernie Beck is most known for the Philadelphia Warriors (96%), St. Louis Hawks (4%), and Syracuse Nationals (0%) - ranked by share of Ernie Beck's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Ernie Beck win?
Ernie Beck won 1 NBA championship.
What was Ernie Beck's most famous season?
Ernie Beck's most famous season was 1955-56, earning 46 fame points - 67 games, 5.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 15.0 minutes per game.
What were Ernie Beck's career stats?
Ernie Beck averaged 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game over 371 career games.
When did Ernie Beck play in the NBA?
Ernie Beck played from 1953-54 to 1960-61, spanning 7 NBA seasons, with a break in 1954-55.
Where was Ernie Beck drafted?
Ernie Beck was selected with the #1 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1953 NBA Draft.
How famous is Ernie Beck?
Ernie Beck has a Tetherball fame score of 325, ranked #1,325 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Ernie Beck's most famous teammate?
Ernie Beck's most famous teammate was Wilt Chamberlain, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Ernie Beck's most connected teammates?
Ernie Beck's most connected teammates were Paul Arizin, Neil Johnston, and Tom Gola - the strongest teammate connections of Ernie Beck's career, led by Paul Arizin over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Ernie Beck win?
Ernie Beck did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
324.62
Ernie Beck
More famous than 76% of all other NBA careers. A widely-known pro most fans can place.
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