Philadelphia Warriors vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, December 21, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, December 21, 1946 , the Philadelphia Warriors 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 Philadelphia Warriors by a final score of 56 to 68.
The Washington Capitols made 25Â field goals and 18Â free throws, while the Philadelphia Warriors recorded 20Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
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
Philadelphia Warriors Players
Howie Dallmar
Jerry Fleishman
Joe Fulks
Matt Guokas
Art Hillhouse
Ralph Kaplowitz
John Murphy
Angelo Musi
Petey Rosenberg
Jerry Rullo
George Senesky
Fred Sheffield
Arena
The game was played at Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Philadelphia Warriors vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, December 21, 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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