St. Louis Bombers vs Detroit Falcons – Tuesday, March 18, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Tuesday, March 18, 1947 , the St. Louis Bombers 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 St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 68 to 59.
The Detroit Falcons made 23Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 28Â field goals and 12Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
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
St. Louis Bombers Players
Herschel Baltimore
John Barr
Aubrey Davis
Bob Doll
Cecil Hankins
Fred Jacobs
John Logan
Don Martin
George Munroe
Don Putman
Giff Roux
Ralph Siewert
Belus Smawley
Deb Smith
Arena
The game was played at Detroit Olympia, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs Detroit Falcons – Tuesday, March 18, 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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