New York Knicks vs St. Louis Bombers – Thursday, November 07, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, November 07, 1946 , the New York Knicks vs St. Louis Bombers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at St Louis Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The St. Louis Bombers , Lost against the New York Knicks by a final score of 68 to 63.
The St. Louis Bombers made 25Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the New York Knicks recorded 26Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
New York Knicks Players
Aud Brindley
Tommy Byrnes
Bob Cluggish
Bob Fitzgerald
Frido Frey
Leo Gottlieb
Sonny Hertzberg
Ralph Kaplowitz
Lee Knorek
Frank Mangiapane
Nat Militzok
Bob Mullens
Dick Murphy
John Murphy
Bud Palmer
Hank Rosenstein
Ossie Schectman
Stan Stutz
Butch van Breda Kolff
Jake Weber
Arena
The game was played at St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
New York Knicks vs St. Louis Bombers – Thursday, November 07, 1946 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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