Detroit Falcons vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, January 20, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, January 20, 1947 , the Detroit Falcons vs Pittsburgh Ironmen NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Duquesne Gardens and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Pittsburgh Ironmen , Won against the Detroit Falcons by a final score of 57 to 62.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 19Â field goals and 24Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 24Â field goals and 9Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
Players
The game featured the following players:
Pittsburgh Ironmen Players
John Abramovic
Moe Becker
Michael Bytzura
Joe Fabel
Nat Frankel
Gorham Getchell
Coulby Gunther
Noble Jorgensen
Roger Jorgensen
Tony Kappen
Press Maravich
Ed Melvin
Red Mihalik
Walt Miller
John Mills
Stan Noszka
Harry Zeller
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 Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, January 20, 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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