Philadelphia Warriors vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, March 02, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, March 02, 1947 , the Philadelphia Warriors 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 , Won against the Philadelphia Warriors by a final score of 69 to 72.
The Cleveland Rebels made 26Â field goals and 20Â free throws, while the Philadelphia Warriors recorded 23Â field goals and 23Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Cleveland Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Philadelphia Warriors vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, March 02, 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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