Boston Celtics vs Detroit Falcons – Wednesday, February 19, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, February 19, 1947 , the Boston Celtics vs Detroit Falcons NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Detroit Olympia and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Detroit Falcons , Lost against the Boston Celtics by a final score of 57 to 51.
The Detroit Falcons made 19Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Boston Celtics recorded 19Â field goals and 19Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Detroit Olympia, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Falcons – Wednesday, February 19, 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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