Guy Sparrow

No. 2,377 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

107

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Guy Sparrow played 3 seasons across the New York Knicks and Philadelphia Warriors, and ranks #2377 in Tetherball fame. Guy Sparrow's standout season came in 1957-58 - earning 7 fame points that year, averaging 11.1 points per game. Guy Sparrow is rated Platinum in Tetherball - more famous than 56% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • New York Knicks81%
  • Philadelphia Warriors19%

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.

73NYKPHWPEAK · 7 · 1957-58 · NYK
1957-581959-60
NYK

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

7.8PPG
4.9RPG
0.9APG
150Games
3Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1957-58 - 7 fame points.

Draft: Round 3, No. 21 overall (1955).

Season-by-season log · 3 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1957-58NYK (35-37)7211.16.41.07--
1958-59NYK (40-32)PHW (32-40)675.03.61.05--
1959-60PHW (49-26)112.72.10.51-Lost Conf Finals

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 30thLongevity 27thDraft Bonus 26thPeak Bonus 33rdHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 112.68

Career Stats1930th
Longevity727th
Draft Bonus2226th
Peak Bonus6533rd
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame112.68
× Recency 0.93−7.55
+ Team Context+1.04
= Final fame106.94

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 Guy Sparrow play for?

Guy Sparrow played for the New York Knicks and Philadelphia Warriors.

What team is Guy Sparrow most known for?

Guy Sparrow is most known for the New York Knicks (81%) and Philadelphia Warriors (19%) - ranked by share of Guy Sparrow's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Guy Sparrow win?

Guy Sparrow did not win an NBA championship.

What was Guy Sparrow's most famous season?

Guy Sparrow's most famous season was 1957-58, earning 7 fame points - 72 games, 11.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 23.1 minutes per game.

What were Guy Sparrow's career stats?

Guy Sparrow averaged 7.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game over 150 career games.

When did Guy Sparrow play in the NBA?

Guy Sparrow played from 1957-58 to 1959-60, spanning 3 NBA seasons.

Where was Guy Sparrow drafted?

Guy Sparrow was selected with the #21 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1955 NBA Draft.

How famous is Guy Sparrow?

Guy Sparrow has a Tetherball fame score of 107, ranked #2,377 of 5,416 rated players - rated Platinum.

Who was Guy Sparrow's most famous teammate?

Guy Sparrow's most famous teammate was Wilt Chamberlain, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Guy Sparrow's most connected teammates?

Guy Sparrow's most connected teammates were Richie Guerin, Carl Braun, and Willie Naulls - the strongest teammate connections of Guy Sparrow's career, led by Richie Guerin over 2 shared seasons.

What awards did Guy Sparrow win?

Guy Sparrow did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

106.94

Platinum#2,377 in fame

Guy Sparrow

More famous than 56% of all other NBA careers. A deep cut - only sharp fans pull this one.

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