Detroit Falcons vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, March 23, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, March 23, 1947 , the Detroit Falcons vs Cleveland Rebels NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Cleveland Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Cleveland Rebels , Won against the Detroit Falcons by a final score of 63 to 69.
The Cleveland Rebels made 28Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 24Â field goals and 15Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
Detroit Falcons Players
Chet Aubuchon
Moe Becker
Harold Brown
Bob Dille
John Janisch
Harold Johnson
Tom King
Grady Lewis
Ariel Maughan
Howie McCarty
Stan Miasek
George Pearcy
Henry Pearcy
Milt Schoon
Art Stolkey
Arena
The game was played at Cleveland Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, March 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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