New York Knicks vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, March 16, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, March 16, 1947 , the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Rebels NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Cleveland Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Cleveland Rebels , Lost against the New York Knicks by a final score of 81 to 69.
The Cleveland Rebels made 25Â field goals and 19Â free throws, while the New York Knicks recorded 32Â field goals and 17Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
New York Knicks Players
Aud Brindley
Tommy Byrnes
Bob Cluggish
Bob Fitzgerald
Frido Frey
Leo Gottlieb
Sonny Hertzberg
Ralph Kaplowitz
Lee Knorek
Frank Mangiapane
Nat Militzok
Bob Mullens
Dick Murphy
John Murphy
Bud Palmer
Hank Rosenstein
Ossie Schectman
Stan Stutz
Butch van Breda Kolff
Jake Weber
Arena
The game was played at Cleveland Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, March 16, 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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