Cleveland Rebels vs Providence Steamrollers – Thursday, January 09, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, January 09, 1947 , the Cleveland Rebels vs Providence Steamrollers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Rhode Island Auditorium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Providence Steamrollers , Won against the Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 68 to 91.
The Providence Steamrollers made 36Â field goals and 19Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 26Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
Players
The game featured the following players:
Providence Steamrollers Players
Hank Beenders
Tom Callahan
Ernie Calverley
Armand Cure
Red Dehnert
Pop Goodwin
Woody Grimshaw
Ken Keller
Dino Martin
George Mearns
Elmore Morgenthaler
George Pastushok
Hank Rosenstein
Earl Shannon
Bob Shea
Lou Spicer
Jake Weber
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 Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs Providence Steamrollers – Thursday, January 09, 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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