Detroit Falcons vs Philadelphia Warriors – Tuesday, December 17, 1946 NBA Game Recap

On Tuesday, December 17, 1946 , the Detroit Falcons vs Philadelphia Warriors NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Philadelphia Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.

Game Summary

The Philadelphia Warriors ,  Won against the Detroit Falcons by a final score of 49 to 57.
The Philadelphia Warriors made 23 field goals and 11 free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 20 field goals and 9 free throws.

Coaches

For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors

For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons

Players

The game featured the following players:

Philadelphia Warriors Players

Howie Dallmar

Jerry Fleishman

Joe Fulks

Matt Guokas

Art Hillhouse

Ralph Kaplowitz

John Murphy

Angelo Musi

Petey Rosenberg

Jerry Rullo

George Senesky

Fred Sheffield

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 Philadelphia Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.

Detroit Falcons vs Philadelphia Warriors – Tuesday, December 17, 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 – NBA 

WIKI – 1946 and 1947 Season

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