New York Knicks vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, December 28, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, December 28, 1946 , the New York Knicks 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 New York Knicks by a final score of 49 to 70.
The Washington Capitols made 29Â field goals and 12Â free throws, while the New York Knicks recorded 19Â field goals and 11Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
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
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 Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
New York Knicks vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, December 28, 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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