Detroit Falcons vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, November 30, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, November 30, 1946 , the Detroit Falcons vs St. Louis Bombers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at St Louis Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The St. Louis Bombers , Won against the Detroit Falcons by a final score of 57 to 60.
The St. Louis Bombers made 23Â field goals and 14Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 21Â field goals and 15Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
Detroit Falcons Players
Chet Aubuchon
Moe Becker
Harold Brown
Bob Dille
John Janisch
Harold Johnson
Tom King
Grady Lewis
Ariel Maughan
Howie McCarty
Stan Miasek
George Pearcy
Henry Pearcy
Milt Schoon
Art Stolkey
Arena
The game was played at St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, November 30, 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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