Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, December 22, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, December 22, 1946 , the Pittsburgh Ironmen 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 Pittsburgh Ironmen by a final score of 78 to 74.
The Cleveland Rebels made 29Â field goals and 16Â free throws, while the Pittsburgh Ironmen recorded 30Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
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
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
Arena
The game was played at Cleveland Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, December 22, 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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