Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Detroit Falcons – Wednesday, November 20, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, November 20, 1946 , the Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Detroit Falcons NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Detroit Olympia and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Detroit Falcons , Lost against the Pittsburgh Ironmen by a final score of 54 to 53.
The Detroit Falcons made 22Â field goals and 9Â free throws, while the Pittsburgh Ironmen recorded 22Â field goals and 10Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
Players
The game featured the following players:
Detroit Falcons Players
Chet Aubuchon
Moe Becker
Harold Brown
Bob Dille
John Janisch
Harold Johnson
Tom King
Grady Lewis
Ariel Maughan
Howie McCarty
Stan Miasek
George Pearcy
Henry Pearcy
Milt Schoon
Art Stolkey
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 Detroit Olympia, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Detroit Falcons – Wednesday, November 20, 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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