Chicago Stags vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, January 18, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, January 18, 1947 , the Chicago Stags 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 Chicago Stags by a final score of 72 to 87.
The Washington Capitols made 35Â field goals and 17Â free throws, while the Chicago Stags recorded 28Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
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
Chicago Stags Players
Norm Baker
Chet Carlisle
Don Carlson
Bill Davis
Bob Duffy
Chuck Gilmur
Chick Halbert
Tony Jaros
Wilbert Kautz
Garland O’Shields
Doyle Parrack
Bob Rensberger
Mickey Rottner
Jim Seminoff
Buck Sydnor
Max Zaslofsky
Arena
The game was played at Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Chicago Stags vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, January 18, 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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