St. Louis Bombers vs Philadelphia Warriors – Wednesday, April 02, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, April 02, 1947 , the St. Louis Bombers 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 St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 68 to 73.
The Philadelphia Warriors made 26Â field goals and 21Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 27Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
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
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 Philadelphia Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs Philadelphia Warriors – Wednesday, April 02, 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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