Detroit Falcons vs Washington Capitols – Wednesday, March 05, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, March 05, 1947 , the Detroit Falcons 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 Detroit Falcons by a final score of 67 to 99.
The Washington Capitols made 41Â field goals and 17Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 26Â field goals and 15Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
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
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 Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs Washington Capitols – Wednesday, March 05, 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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