Boston Celtics vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, December 23, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, December 23, 1946 , the Boston Celtics vs Pittsburgh Ironmen NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Duquesne Gardens and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Pittsburgh Ironmen , Won against the Boston Celtics by a final score of 54 to 64.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 24Â field goals and 16Â free throws, while the Boston Celtics recorded 20Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
Players
The game featured the following players:
Pittsburgh Ironmen Players
John Abramovic
Moe Becker
Michael Bytzura
Joe Fabel
Nat Frankel
Gorham Getchell
Coulby Gunther
Noble Jorgensen
Roger Jorgensen
Tony Kappen
Press Maravich
Ed Melvin
Red Mihalik
Walt Miller
John Mills
Stan Noszka
Harry Zeller
Boston Celtics Players
Moe Becker
Al Brightman
Chuck Connors
Hal Crisler
Bob Duffy
Don Eliason
Warren Fenley
Jack Garfinkel
Wyndol Gray
Mel Hirsch
Charlie Hoefer
Tony Kappen
Jerry Kelly
Harold Kottman
Dick Murphy
Connie Simmons
Johnny Simmons
Art Spector
Virgil Vaughn
Red Wallace
Arena
The game was played at Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Boston Celtics vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, December 23, 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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