Washington Capitols vs Chicago Stags – Saturday, April 12, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, April 12, 1947 , the Washington Capitols 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 Washington Capitols by a final score of 67 to 55.
The Chicago Stags made 22Â field goals and 11Â free throws, while the Washington Capitols recorded 26Â field goals and 15Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
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
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 Chicago Stadium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Washington Capitols vs Chicago Stags – Saturday, April 12, 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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