Ben Swain C
Full Name: Bennie Swain
Current Team: N/A
Born: Dec 16, 1933 (Passed away Jun 19, 2008, aged 74)
Birthplace/Hometown: Talladega, Alabama
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-8 (203cm) Weight: 220 (100kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1958 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 7, Boston Celtics
Pre-Draft Team: Texas Southern (Sr)
High School: Westside High School [Talladega, Alabama]
Ben Swain Player Profile
NBA Career
1 Years Of Service - NBA Champion
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 58 | - | 12.2 | 4.57 | 1.71 | 4.21 | .406 | - | - | - | 1.16 | 1.90 | .609 | - | - | 4.52 | 0.50 | - | - | - | 2.19 |
| CAREER | 58 | - | 12.2 | 4.57 | 1.71 | 4.21 | .406 | - | - | - | 1.16 | 1.90 | .609 | - | - | 4.52 | 0.50 | - | - | - | 2.19 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 58 | - | 708 | 265 | 99 | 244 | .406 | - | - | - | 67 | 110 | .609 | - | - | 262 | 29 | - | - | - | 127 |
| CAREER | 58 | - | 708 | 265 | 99 | 244 | .406 | - | - | - | 67 | 110 | .609 | - | - | 262 | 29 | - | - | - | 127 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 58 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .040 | - | - | 0.45 | 41 | 17 | .707 | 0.50 | 1.40 | 1.90 |
| CAREER | 58 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .040 | - | - | 0.45 | 41 | 17 | .707 | 0.50 | 1.40 | 1.90 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 58 | - | .453 | .406 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 101.48 | - | 1.09 | - | - | 11.91 |
| CAREER | 58 | - | .453 | .406 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 101.48 | - | 1.09 | - | - | 13.29 |
NBA Transactions
| Apr 22, 1958 - The Boston Celtics selected Ben Swain in Round 1 with Pick 7 in the 1958 NBA Draft. |
| Sep 1, 1958 - Ben Swain signed a contract with the Boston Celtics. |
| Jul 1, 1959 - Ben Swain, previously with the Boston Celtics, became a free agent. |
| Jun 19, 2008 - Ben Swain passed away. He was 74 years old at the time of his death. |
NBA Awards & Honors
| NBA Champion - 1959 |
* Since the 1946-1947 season
NBA Playoff Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 5 | - | 5.4 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 1.20 | .333 | - | - | - | 0.20 | 0.40 | .500 | - | - | 2.80 | 0.20 | - | - | - | 0.80 |
| CAREER | 5 | - | 5.4 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 1.20 | .333 | - | - | - | 0.20 | 0.40 | .500 | - | - | 2.80 | 0.20 | - | - | - | 0.80 |
Ben Swain Full Playoff History »
NBA Playoff Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 5 | - | 27 | 5 | 2 | 6 | .333 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | .500 | - | - | 14 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 |
| CAREER | 5 | - | 27 | 5 | 2 | 6 | .333 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | .500 | - | - | 14 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 5 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .006 | - | - | 0.33 | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | - | 0.10 | - |
| CAREER | 5 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .006 | - | - | 0.33 | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | - | 0.10 | - |
NBA Playoff Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-59 | BOS | 5 | - | .363 | .333 | - | - | - | 4.11 | - | - | - | - | 83.33 | - | 0.83 | - | - | 8.38 |
| CAREER | 5 | - | .363 | .333 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 83.33 | - | 0.83 | - | - | 9.35 |
More Ben Swain NBA Playoff Stats »
NCAA Career
College: Texas Southern (1958)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-55 | Texas Southern | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955-56 | Texas Southern | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956-57 | Texas Southern | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957-58 | Texas Southern | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| NEA All-American Second Team - 1957 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain is 90 years old.
What is the height of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain is 6-8 (203cm) tall.
What is the weight of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain is 220 lbs (100kg).
What is the birthday of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain was born on Dec 16, 1933.
What position does Ben Swain play?
Ben Swain plays the C position.
What was the pre-draft team of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain was drafted out of Texas Southern.
What high school did Ben Swain attend?
Ben Swain attended Westside High School in Talladega, Alabama.
What nationality is Ben Swain?
Ben Swain has a United States nationality.
Where was Ben Swain born?
Ben Swain was born in Talladega, Alabama.
How many NBA seasons has Ben Swain played?
Ben Swain played 1 season in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain had career averages 4.6 points, 4.5 rebounds in 58 games.
What are the career totals of Ben Swain?
Ben Swain had career totals of 265 points, 262 rebounds, 29 assists, 0 blocks, 0 steals in 58 games.
How many teams has Ben Swain been on?
Ben Swain played their entire career for the Boston Celtics.
When was Ben Swain drafted?
Ben Swain was drafted in the 1st round (#8 overall) of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics.
What is Ben Swain's career high in points?
Ben Swain averaged a career high 4.6 points per game in 1958-1959.
What is Ben Swain's career high in rebounds?
Ben Swain averaged a career high 4.5 rebounds per game in 1958-1959.
What is Ben Swain's career high in assists?
Ben Swain averaged a career high 0.5 assists per game in 1958-1959.
What is the career PER of Ben Swain's?
Ben Swain had a career PER of 13.3.
How many championships has Ben Swain won?
Ben Swain has won 1 NBA championships.