Washington Capitols vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, January 06, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, January 06, 1947 , the Washington Capitols 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 Washington Capitols by a final score of 63 to 49.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 19Â field goals and 11Â free throws, while the Washington Capitols recorded 26Â field goals and 11Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
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
Washington Capitols Players
Red Auerbach
Bob Feerick
Gene Gallette
Bob Gantt
Ben Goldfaden
Ken Keller
Al Lujack
John Mahnken
Bones McKinney
Al Negratti
Johnny Norlander
Buddy O’Grady
Marty Passaglia
Fred Scolari
Irv Torgoff
Arena
The game was played at Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Washington Capitols vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, January 06, 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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