Cleveland Rebels vs Detroit Falcons – Wednesday, March 12, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, March 12, 1947 , the Cleveland Rebels 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 Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 89 to 81.
The Detroit Falcons made 28Â field goals and 25Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 33Â field goals and 23Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
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
Cleveland Rebels Players
Frankie Baumholtz
Leon Brown
Ken Corley
Ned Endress
Bob Faught
Kleggie Hermsen
Pete Lalich
Hank Lefkowitz
Leo Mogus
George Nostrand
Mel Riebe
Irv Rothenberg
Ed Sadowski
Kenny Sailors
Ben Scharnus
Dick Schulz
Nick Shaback
Ray Wertis
Arena
The game was played at Detroit Olympia, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs Detroit Falcons – Wednesday, March 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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