St. Louis Bombers vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, November 27, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, November 27, 1946 , the St. Louis Bombers 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 St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 60 to 67.
The New York Knicks made 23Â field goals and 21Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 23Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
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
St. Louis Bombers Players
Herschel Baltimore
John Barr
Aubrey Davis
Bob Doll
Cecil Hankins
Fred Jacobs
John Logan
Don Martin
George Munroe
Don Putman
Giff Roux
Ralph Siewert
Belus Smawley
Deb Smith
Arena
The game was played at Madison Square Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, November 27, 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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