Boston Celtics vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, November 02, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, November 02, 1946 , the Boston Celtics vs Providence Steamrollers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Rhode Island Auditorium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Providence Steamrollers , Won against the Boston Celtics by a final score of 53 to 59.
The Providence Steamrollers made 21Â field goals and 17Â free throws, while the Boston Celtics recorded 21Â field goals and 11Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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 Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Boston Celtics vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, November 02, 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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