Chicago Stags vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, January 22, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, January 22, 1947 , the Chicago Stags vs New York Knicks NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Madison Square Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The New York Knicks , Won against the Chicago Stags by a final score of 64 to 74.
The New York Knicks made 25Â field goals and 24Â free throws, while the Chicago Stags recorded 25Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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 Madison Square Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Chicago Stags vs New York Knicks – Wednesday, January 22, 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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