Because Richie Guerin’s career with the New York Knicks wrapped up before the team finally won a championship, the 6’4” shooting guard does not get the praise he deserves, but 59 years ago this week Guerin etched his name into the history books with a 57-point showing that at the time set the Knicks and MSG record for most points in a single game.
The historic performance came on December 11, 1959, amidst a ridiculous overall output of scoring from both the Knicks and the Syracuse Nationals. The Knicks were victorious, 152-121, led by Guerin’s 57 points on 18-37 shooting and 21-26 from the free throw line.