Boston Celtics vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, March 29, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, March 29, 1947 , the Boston Celtics vs St. Louis Bombers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at St Louis Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The St. Louis Bombers , Won against the Boston Celtics by a final score of 55 to 59.
The St. Louis Bombers made 23Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Boston Celtics recorded 24Â field goals and 7Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
Players
The game featured the following players:
St. Louis Bombers Players
Herschel Baltimore
John Barr
Aubrey Davis
Bob Doll
Cecil Hankins
Fred Jacobs
John Logan
Don Martin
George Munroe
Don Putman
Giff Roux
Ralph Siewert
Belus Smawley
Deb Smith
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 St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Boston Celtics vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, March 29, 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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