He coached the St. Louis Hawks for 10 games in 1958, posting a 6-4 record.
In 1957, Patterson returned to professional basketball as a member of the St. Louis Hawks.
They lost in the first round to the St. Louis Hawks in four games.
Embry was originally drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in 1958.
The St. Louis Hawks beat the Lakers 3-2 along the same lines.
London was also team physician for the St. Louis Hawks for 11 seasons.
In 1966, the St. Louis Hawks made him their 3rd round pick; as a rookie, he averaged 2.1 points per game off the bench.
The 1956 Lakers would go on to make the playoffs, only to lose to the St. Louis Hawks.
The coach of the St. Louis Hawks believed he was ready to play professional basketball.
McMahon had been a starting guard for the St. Louis Hawks on their 1958 championship team.
