Detroit Falcons vs Boston Celtics – Thursday, December 12, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, December 12, 1946 , the Detroit Falcons 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 Detroit Falcons by a final score of 66 to 73.
The Boston Celtics made 29Â field goals and 15Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 24Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
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
Detroit Falcons Players
Chet Aubuchon
Moe Becker
Harold Brown
Bob Dille
John Janisch
Harold Johnson
Tom King
Grady Lewis
Ariel Maughan
Howie McCarty
Stan Miasek
George Pearcy
Henry Pearcy
Milt Schoon
Art Stolkey
Arena
The game was played at Boston Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs Boston Celtics – Thursday, December 12, 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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