Rochester Royals NBA Championship (1951)
The Rochester Royals' lone NBA championship came in 1951.
The Rochester Royals won the NBA championship in 1951, defeating the New York Knicks 4–3. It is the only NBA championship in the franchise's history.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1951
- Opponent
- New York Knicks
- Series result
- Won 4-3
- Significance
- Only NBA Championship in Franchise History
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Key player
- Ralph Beard (Hall of Famer)
Lore & Background
The Royals were the only team other than the Minneapolis Lakers to win the NBA title between 1949 and 1954. The championship did not translate into profit, and the team struggled financially despite finishing no lower than second in its division from 1945 to 1954.
Reader's Guide
The 1951 championship team featured future Hall of Famers including Al Cervi, Bob Davies, Alex Hannum, Red Holzman, Arnie Risen, Maurice Stokes, Jack Twyman, and Bobby Wanzer.
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