Cleveland Rebels vs Boston Celtics – Friday, February 28, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Friday, February 28, 1947 , the Cleveland Rebels vs Boston Celtics NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Boston Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics , Won against the Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 62 to 69.
The Boston Celtics made 29Â field goals and 11Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 25Â field goals and 12Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Boston Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs Boston Celtics – Friday, February 28, 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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