Detroit Falcons vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, December 04, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, December 04, 1946 , the Detroit Falcons 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 Detroit Falcons by a final score of 57 to 70.
The New York Knicks made 28Â field goals and 14Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 23Â field goals and 11Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
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
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 Madison Square Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, December 04, 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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