Boston Celtics vs Washington Capitols – Wednesday, January 29, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, January 29, 1947 , the Boston Celtics vs Washington Capitols NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Uline Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Washington Capitols , Won against the Boston Celtics by a final score of 57 to 69.
The Washington Capitols made 26Â field goals and 17Â free throws, while the Boston Celtics recorded 22Â field goals and 13Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
Players
The game featured the following players:
Washington Capitols Players
Red Auerbach
Bob Feerick
Gene Gallette
Bob Gantt
Ben Goldfaden
Ken Keller
Al Lujack
John Mahnken
Bones McKinney
Al Negratti
Johnny Norlander
Buddy O’Grady
Marty Passaglia
Fred Scolari
Irv Torgoff
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 Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Capitols – Wednesday, January 29, 1947 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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