Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia Warriors – Tuesday, November 26, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Tuesday, November 26, 1946 , the Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia Warriors NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Philadelphia Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Philadelphia Warriors , Won against the Boston Celtics by a final score of 54 to 66.
The Philadelphia Warriors made 26Â field goals and 14Â free throws, while the Boston Celtics recorded 20Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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 Philadelphia Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia Warriors – Tuesday, November 26, 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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