Richie Guerin
A player involved in early NBA triple-double history.
Richie Guerin is a former NBA player and coach. The source mentions him in the context of triple-doubles by opponents, noting he was involved in games where both teams had a player record a triple-double. Specifically, the source lists Richie Guerin and Tom Gola (Philadelphia at New York, January 10, 1960), Richie Guerin and Guy Rodgers (New York at Philadelphia, February 5, 1961), and Oscar Robertson and Richie Guerin (Cincinnati at New York, October 26, 1961). The source does not provide any information about his role with the Sacramento Kings, his coaching career, or his Hall of Fame status.
- Role
- Player
- Affiliation
- Philadelphia Warriors, New York Knicks, Cincinnati Royals
- Era
- Late 1950s-Early 1960s
- Status
- Former Player
- Key Achievement
- Involved in three games with triple-doubles by opponents
Lore & Background
Richie Guerin appears in the source's list of triple-doubles by opponents, a rare event that has occurred at least 51 times in NBA history. Guerin was part of three such games. On January 10, 1960, he and Tom Gola achieved this for Philadelphia against New York. Just over a year later, on February 5, 1961, Guerin and Guy Rodgers did it for New York against Philadelphia. Later that same year, on October 26, 1961, Guerin, now with New York, and Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati both recorded triple-doubles. These specific dates and opponents are the only details the source provides about his career.
In Their Own Story
The box scores from the early 1960s show a league where triple-doubles were becoming a recognized feat. On a cold January night in 1960, Richie Guerin and Tom Gola both filled the stat sheet for Philadelphia against New York. The following year, Guerin was on the other side, doing the same for New York against Philadelphia with Guy Rodgers. Later that season, he faced off against Oscar Robertson, the rookie sensation, in a game where both men achieved the mark. These games are recorded in the source as part of a list of 51 such occurrences in NBA history.
Reader's Guide
The source provides no information about Richie Guerin's role as a head coach, his affiliation with the Sacramento Kings, or his status as a Hall of Famer. The only facts available are his involvement in three specific games where both teams had a player record a triple-double. These games are: January 10, 1960 (Philadelphia at New York, with Tom Gola), February 5, 1961 (New York at Philadelphia, with Guy Rodgers), and October 26, 1961 (Cincinnati at New York, with Oscar Robertson). Any other details about his career or legacy are not supported by the source.
Did You Know?
- Richie Guerin was involved in three separate games where both teams had a player record a triple-double.
- On January 10, 1960, Guerin and Tom Gola both recorded triple-doubles for Philadelphia against New York.
- On February 5, 1961, Guerin and Guy Rodgers both recorded triple-doubles for New York against Philadelphia.
- On October 26, 1961, Guerin and Oscar Robertson both recorded triple-doubles in a game between Cincinnati and New York.