Philadelphia Warriors vs Boston Celtics – Friday, December 27, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Friday, December 27, 1946 , the Philadelphia Warriors vs Boston Celtics NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Boston Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics , Lost against the Philadelphia Warriors by a final score of 63 to 60.
The Boston Celtics made 26Â field goals and 8Â free throws, while the Philadelphia Warriors recorded 22Â field goals and 19Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
Players
The game featured the following players:
Boston Celtics Players
Moe Becker
Al Brightman
Chuck Connors
Hal Crisler
Bob Duffy
Don Eliason
Warren Fenley
Jack Garfinkel
Wyndol Gray
Mel Hirsch
Charlie Hoefer
Tony Kappen
Jerry Kelly
Harold Kottman
Dick Murphy
Connie Simmons
Johnny Simmons
Art Spector
Virgil Vaughn
Red Wallace
Philadelphia Warriors Players
Howie Dallmar
Jerry Fleishman
Joe Fulks
Matt Guokas
Art Hillhouse
Ralph Kaplowitz
John Murphy
Angelo Musi
Petey Rosenberg
Jerry Rullo
George Senesky
Fred Sheffield
Arena
The game was played at Boston Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Philadelphia Warriors vs Boston Celtics – Friday, December 27, 1946 NBA Game Recap remains part of the historical record from the NBA’s inaugural season, capturing the early structure, scoring, and personnel of professional basketball in the 1946-1947 season.
More resources:
For more on the 1946-1947 Season visit – Pro Basketball Reference
The NBA 1946 – 1947 Season – NBAÂ
WIKI – 1946 and 1947 Season
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