Philadelphia Warriors vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, December 30, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, December 30, 1946 , the Philadelphia Warriors 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 , Lost against the Philadelphia Warriors by a final score of 62 to 60.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 23Â field goals and 14Â free throws, while the Philadelphia Warriors recorded 20Â field goals and 22Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors
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
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 Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Philadelphia Warriors vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Monday, December 30, 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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