Chicago Stags vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, November 17, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, November 17, 1946 , the Chicago Stags vs Cleveland Rebels NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Cleveland Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Cleveland Rebels , Lost against the Chicago Stags by a final score of 78 to 76.
The Cleveland Rebels made 32Â field goals and 12Â free throws, while the Chicago Stags recorded 30Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
Players
The game featured the following players:
Cleveland Rebels Players
Frankie Baumholtz
Leon Brown
Ken Corley
Ned Endress
Bob Faught
Kleggie Hermsen
Pete Lalich
Hank Lefkowitz
Leo Mogus
George Nostrand
Mel Riebe
Irv Rothenberg
Ed Sadowski
Kenny Sailors
Ben Scharnus
Dick Schulz
Nick Shaback
Ray Wertis
Chicago Stags Players
Norm Baker
Chet Carlisle
Don Carlson
Bill Davis
Bob Duffy
Chuck Gilmur
Chick Halbert
Tony Jaros
Wilbert Kautz
Garland O’Shields
Doyle Parrack
Bob Rensberger
Mickey Rottner
Jim Seminoff
Buck Sydnor
Max Zaslofsky
Arena
The game was played at Cleveland Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Chicago Stags vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, November 17, 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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