Cleveland Rebels vs Philadelphia Warriors – Thursday, January 23, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, January 23, 1947 , the Cleveland Rebels vs Philadelphia Warriors NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Philadelphia Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Philadelphia Warriors , Won against the Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 78 to 83.
The Philadelphia Warriors made 27Â field goals and 29Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 29Â field goals and 20Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
Players
The game featured the following players:
Philadelphia Warriors Players
Howie Dallmar
Jerry Fleishman
Joe Fulks
Matt Guokas
Art Hillhouse
Ralph Kaplowitz
John Murphy
Angelo Musi
Petey Rosenberg
Jerry Rullo
George Senesky
Fred Sheffield
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 Philadelphia Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs Philadelphia Warriors – Thursday, January 23, 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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