Cleveland Rebels vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, April 09, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, April 09, 1947 , the Cleveland Rebels vs New York Knicks NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Madison Square Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The New York Knicks , Won against the Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 71 to 93.
The New York Knicks made 39Â field goals and 15Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 29Â field goals and 13Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Madison Square Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, April 09, 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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