Providence Steamrollers vs Chicago Stags – Thursday, January 23, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, January 23, 1947 , the Providence Steamrollers 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 Providence Steamrollers by a final score of 76 to 97.
The Chicago Stags made 42Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Providence Steamrollers recorded 27Â field goals and 22Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
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
Providence Steamrollers Players
Hank Beenders
Tom Callahan
Ernie Calverley
Armand Cure
Red Dehnert
Pop Goodwin
Woody Grimshaw
Ken Keller
Dino Martin
George Mearns
Elmore Morgenthaler
George Pastushok
Hank Rosenstein
Earl Shannon
Bob Shea
Lou Spicer
Jake Weber
Arena
The game was played at Chicago Stadium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Providence Steamrollers vs Chicago Stags – Thursday, January 23, 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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