Detroit Falcons vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, November 16, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, November 16, 1946 , the Detroit Falcons 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 , Lost against the Detroit Falcons by a final score of 70 to 59.
The Providence Steamrollers made 21Â field goals and 17Â free throws, while the Detroit Falcons recorded 28Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
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
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 Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Detroit Falcons vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, November 16, 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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