New York Knicks vs Philadelphia Warriors – Sunday, March 30, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, March 30, 1947 , the New York Knicks vs Philadelphia Warriors NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Philadelphia Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Philadelphia Warriors , Won against the New York Knicks by a final score of 72 to 76.
The Philadelphia Warriors made 27Â field goals and 22Â free throws, while the New York Knicks recorded 25Â field goals and 22Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
Players
The game featured the following players:
Philadelphia Warriors Players
Howie Dallmar
Jerry Fleishman
Joe Fulks
Matt Guokas
Art Hillhouse
Ralph Kaplowitz
John Murphy
Angelo Musi
Petey Rosenberg
Jerry Rullo
George Senesky
Fred Sheffield
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 Philadelphia Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia Warriors – Sunday, March 30, 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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