Cleveland Rebels vs Chicago Stags – Wednesday, December 11, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, December 11, 1946 , the Cleveland Rebels vs Chicago Stags NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Chicago Stadium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Chicago Stags , Won against the Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 79 to 88.
The Chicago Stags made 36Â field goals and 16Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 29Â field goals and 21Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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 Chicago Stadium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs Chicago Stags – Wednesday, December 11, 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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