New York Knicks vs Toronto Huskies – Friday, December 20, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Friday, December 20, 1946 , the New York Knicks vs Toronto Huskies NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Maple Leafs Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Toronto Huskies , Won against the New York Knicks by a final score of 70 to 74.
The Toronto Huskies made 26Â field goals and 22Â free throws, while the New York Knicks recorded 29Â field goals and 12Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Rolfe – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
Players
The game featured the following players:
Toronto Huskies Players
Hank Biasatti
Bob Fitzgerald
Dick Fitzgerald
Frank Fucarino
Kleggie Hermsen
Charlie Hoefer
Roy Hurley
Ed Kasid
Mike McCarron
Nat Militzok
Harry Miller
Leo Mogus
Bob Mullens
George Nostrand
Ed Sadowski
Dick Schulz
Ralph Siewert
Gino Sovran
Red Wallace
Ray Wertis
New York Knicks Players
Aud Brindley
Tommy Byrnes
Bob Cluggish
Bob Fitzgerald
Frido Frey
Leo Gottlieb
Sonny Hertzberg
Ralph Kaplowitz
Lee Knorek
Frank Mangiapane
Nat Militzok
Bob Mullens
Dick Murphy
John Murphy
Bud Palmer
Hank Rosenstein
Ossie Schectman
Stan Stutz
Butch van Breda Kolff
Jake Weber
Arena
The game was played at Maple Leafs Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Huskies – Friday, December 20, 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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