Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Chicago Stags – Thursday, February 06, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, February 06, 1947 , the Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Chicago Stags NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Chicago Stadium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Chicago Stags , Won against the Pittsburgh Ironmen by a final score of 85 to 109.
The Chicago Stags made 48Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Pittsburgh Ironmen recorded 31Â field goals and 23Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Chicago Stadium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Chicago Stags – Thursday, February 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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