27. Joe Caldwell
“Jumping” Joe Caldwell would spend the majority of his professional career with the Hawks, both in St. Louis and in Atlanta. Always a good scorer, Caldwell had a solid defensive presence and was named to two All-Star Games following the team’s relocation to Atlanta, along with a Second Team Defensive Selection. Caldwell would leave Atlanta for the ABA after posting a 21.2 PPG season for the Hawks.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- Acquired: Traded from the Detroit Pistons for John Barnhill 12/28/65.
- Departed: Signed with the Carolina Cougars of the ABA prior to the 1970-71 Season.
- Games Played: 369
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Per Game Averages: 31.5 MP
.474 eFG%
.634 FT%
16.5 PTS
4.7 RB
2.9 AST
N/A STL*
N/A BLK*
45 Playoff Games
32.8 MP
.449 eFG%
.556 FT%
15.9 PTS
4.9 RB
2.6 AST
N/A STL*
N/A BLK*
* Steals and Blocks were not statistics when Caldwell played with the Hawks. -
Advanced Stats: 14.7 PER
.503 TS%
N/A VORP**
22.5 WS
45 Playoff Games
13.1 PER
.475 TS%
N/A VORP**
2.2 WS
** VORP was not an official statistic when Caldwell played with the Hawks. -
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1969 & 1970
Second Team All-Defensive (1969-70)
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