Richie Guerin
A player involved in early NBA triple-double history.
Richie Guerin is a former NBA player and coach. 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.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Player
- Affiliation
- Philadelphia Warriors
- New York Knicks
- Cincinnati Royals
- 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.
Reader's Guide
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).
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