Washington Capitols vs Boston Celtics – Monday, January 27, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, January 27, 1947 , the Washington Capitols 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 Washington Capitols by a final score of 80 to 57.
The Boston Celtics made 25Â field goals and 7Â free throws, while the Washington Capitols recorded 34Â field goals and 12Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
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
Washington Capitols Players
Red Auerbach
Bob Feerick
Gene Gallette
Bob Gantt
Ben Goldfaden
Ken Keller
Al Lujack
John Mahnken
Bones McKinney
Al Negratti
Johnny Norlander
Buddy O’Grady
Marty Passaglia
Fred Scolari
Irv Torgoff
Arena
The game was played at Boston Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Washington Capitols vs Boston Celtics – Monday, January 27, 1947 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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