Philadelphia Warriors vs St. Louis Bombers – Sunday, December 29, 1946 NBA Game Recap

On Sunday, December 29, 1946 , the Philadelphia Warriors vs St. Louis Bombers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at St Louis Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.

Game Summary

The St. Louis Bombers ,  Won against the Philadelphia Warriors by a final score of 68 to 75.
The St. Louis Bombers made 30 field goals and 15 free throws, while the Philadelphia Warriors recorded 27 field goals and 14 free throws.

Coaches

For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers

For the Edward Gottlieb – Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors

Players

The game featured the following players:

St. Louis Bombers Players

Herschel Baltimore

John Barr

Aubrey Davis

Bob Doll

Cecil Hankins

Fred Jacobs

John Logan

Don Martin

George Munroe

Don Putman

Giff Roux

Ralph Siewert

Belus Smawley

Deb Smith

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 St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.

Philadelphia Warriors vs St. Louis Bombers – Sunday, December 29, 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 – NBA 

WIKI – 1946 and 1947 Season

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