Don made headlines in 1951 and '52 as Captain of the Dayton Univ. team. He led the quintet into the N.I.T. Finals both years and was voted Tourney All Star twice. Holder of most of Dayton's basketball. records, Don, played on the Pistons three years before coming to the Royals.
1957 Topps Set (Basketball) (1957)
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Captained City College team in 1942 and named to All-Madison Square and All-Metropolitan teams in 1942-43. Starred for Norfolk Naval Training Station five which was voted the outstanding service team in country in 1944. Member of Royals' National League championship teams of 1945-46 and 1946-47. ...
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Member of Rochester Royals, National League titleholders in 1945-46 and 1946- 47 which is now making its debut in BAA. Bob was voted League's most val-uable player in 1946-47... member of League's All-Star team last season. As a collegian Davies was named to 1942 Pic and Collier's All-American te...
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Norm's first love was football. He played quarterback in high school but was better known for his defensive ability, intercepting 13 passes in his senior year. His interest turned to basketball when he and Simmie Hill led their team to a state title. At St. Francis, Norm averaged 18.8 points for ...
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1972 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1948 Bowman Set (Basketball)
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1961 Fleer Set (Basketball)
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1970 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1971 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1957 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1996 Topps Stars Set (Basketball)
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1969 Topps Set (Basketball)
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Nate Archibald
Nate starred three years on Texas teams which ran and shot their way to national prominence. He averaged 19.9 points over three years and his 1459 point total topped Jim "Bad News" Barnes' old school record mark. Nate was a Royals' regular through the 1970-71 pre-season games, averaging 13.7 points in 9 games and was a leader in assists. He was awarded the Royals' Outstanding Rookie trophy.
