Andy Phillip
Naismith Hall of Famer | 1957 NBA Champion | St. Louis Hawks Head Coach
Andy Phillip was born on March 7, 1922, in Granite City, Illinois. He played college basketball at the University of Illinois before beginning an 11-year BAA/NBA playing career.
Phillip became a 5-time NBA All-Star, won the 1957 NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, and was later inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.
After his playing career ended, Phillip became head coach of the St. Louis Hawks for the start of the 1958-1959 season. He coached 10 games and finished with a 6-4 record.
Coach Phillip passed away on April 29, 2001, at the age of 79.
- Overall Coaching Record: 6-4
Coaching Career
Andy Phillip was hired as head coach of the St. Louis Hawks before the 1958-1959 NBA season.
The Hawks started the season with a 6-4 record under Phillip. He was replaced by Ed Macauley, who went 43-19 for the remainder of the regular season.
St. Louis finished with a 49-23 record and won the Western Division. The Hawks reached the Western Division Finals but lost to the Minneapolis Lakers in 6 games.
Phillip’s 10 games with St. Louis became his only NBA head coaching experience.
Notable Players Coached
- Bob Pettit
- 1958 NBA Champion
- 1959 NBA MVP
- 11× NBA All-Star
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Cliff Hagan
- 1958 NBA Champion
- 5× NBA All-Star
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Slater Martin
- 5× NBA Champion
- 7× NBA All-Star
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame