Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, November 09, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, November 09, 1946 , the Pittsburgh Ironmen 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 Pittsburgh Ironmen by a final score of 66 to 76.
The Providence Steamrollers made 22Â field goals and 32Â free throws, while the Pittsburgh Ironmen recorded 25Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, November 09, 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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