Chicago Stags vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Wednesday, February 12, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, February 12, 1947 , the Chicago Stags vs Pittsburgh Ironmen NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Duquesne Gardens and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Pittsburgh Ironmen , Lost against the Chicago Stags by a final score of 101 to 82.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 30Â field goals and 22Â free throws, while the Chicago Stags recorded 40Â field goals and 21Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
Players
The game featured the following players:
Pittsburgh Ironmen Players
John Abramovic
Moe Becker
Michael Bytzura
Joe Fabel
Nat Frankel
Gorham Getchell
Coulby Gunther
Noble Jorgensen
Roger Jorgensen
Tony Kappen
Press Maravich
Ed Melvin
Red Mihalik
Walt Miller
John Mills
Stan Noszka
Harry Zeller
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
Arena
The game was played at Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Chicago Stags vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Wednesday, February 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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