Detroit Falcons vs Chicago Stags – Thursday, February 20, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, February 20, 1947 , the Detroit Falcons vs Chicago Stags NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Chicago Stadium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Chicago Stags , Lost against the Detroit Falcons by a final score of 76 to 74.
The Chicago Stags made 28Â field goals and 18Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 26Â field goals and 24Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
Players
The game featured the following players:
Chicago Stags Players
Norm Baker
Chet Carlisle
Don Carlson
Bill Davis
Bob Duffy
Chuck Gilmur
Chick Halbert
Tony Jaros
Wilbert Kautz
Garland O’Shields
Doyle Parrack
Bob Rensberger
Mickey Rottner
Jim Seminoff
Buck Sydnor
Max Zaslofsky
Detroit Falcons Players
Chet Aubuchon
Moe Becker
Harold Brown
Bob Dille
John Janisch
Harold Johnson
Tom King
Grady Lewis
Ariel Maughan
Howie McCarty
Stan Miasek
George Pearcy
Henry Pearcy
Milt Schoon
Art Stolkey
Arena
The game was played at Chicago Stadium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs Chicago Stags – Thursday, February 20, 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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