Cleveland Rebels vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Wednesday, February 26, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, February 26, 1947 , the Cleveland Rebels 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 Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 74 to 53.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 14Â field goals and 25Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 29Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
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
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 Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Wednesday, February 26, 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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