Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Fort Wayne Pistons73%
- Milwaukee Hawks27%
- New York Knicks0.6%
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: 1954-55 - 41 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 2 overall (1951).
Season-by-season log · 7 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-52 | MLH (17-49) | 66 | 9.2 | 13.3 | 2.9 | 19 | ROY | - |
| 1952-53 | MLH (27-44) | 71 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 3.2 | 31 | All-Star | - |
| 1953-54 | FTW (40-32) | 72 | 10.3 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 31 | All-Star | - |
| 1954-55 | FTW (43-29) | 72 | 12.0 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 41 | - | Lost Finals |
| 1955-56 | FTW (37-35) | 66 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 2.7 | 38 | All-Star | Lost Finals |
| 1956-57 | FTW (34-38) | 72 | 12.4 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 25 | All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1957-58 | NYK (35-37) | 18 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 1 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 491.32
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 Mel Hutchins play for?
Mel Hutchins played for the Milwaukee Hawks, Fort Wayne Pistons, and New York Knicks.
What team is Mel Hutchins most known for?
Mel Hutchins is most known for the Fort Wayne Pistons (73%), Milwaukee Hawks (27%), and New York Knicks (1%) - ranked by share of Mel Hutchins's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Mel Hutchins win?
Mel Hutchins did not win an NBA championship.
What was Mel Hutchins's most famous season?
Mel Hutchins's most famous season was 1954-55, earning 41 fame points - 72 games, 12.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 39.7 minutes per game.
What were Mel Hutchins's career stats?
Mel Hutchins averaged 11.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game over 437 career games.
When did Mel Hutchins play in the NBA?
Mel Hutchins played from 1951-52 to 1957-58, spanning 7 NBA seasons.
Where was Mel Hutchins drafted?
Mel Hutchins was selected with the #2 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1951 NBA Draft.
How famous is Mel Hutchins?
Mel Hutchins has a Tetherball fame score of 596, ranked #641 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Mel Hutchins's most famous teammate?
Mel Hutchins's most famous teammate was Richie Guerin, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Mel Hutchins's most connected teammates?
Mel Hutchins's most connected teammates were George Yardley, Larry Foust, and Andy Phillip - the strongest teammate connections of Mel Hutchins's career, led by George Yardley over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Mel Hutchins win?
Mel Hutchins's major honors include:
- Rookie of the Year
- 4× All-Star
Career fame
595.69
Mel Hutchins
More famous than 88% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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