Providence Steamrollers vs Philadelphia Warriors – Tuesday, December 03, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Tuesday, December 03, 1946 , the Providence Steamrollers 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 Providence Steamrollers by a final score of 68 to 76.
The Philadelphia Warriors made 33Â field goals and 10Â free throws, while the Providence Steamrollers recorded 29Â field goals and 10Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
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
Providence Steamrollers Players
Hank Beenders
Tom Callahan
Ernie Calverley
Armand Cure
Red Dehnert
Pop Goodwin
Woody Grimshaw
Ken Keller
Dino Martin
George Mearns
Elmore Morgenthaler
George Pastushok
Hank Rosenstein
Earl Shannon
Bob Shea
Lou Spicer
Jake Weber
Arena
The game was played at Philadelphia Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Providence Steamrollers vs Philadelphia Warriors – Tuesday, December 03, 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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