Pittsburgh Ironmen vs St. Louis Bombers – Thursday, December 05, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, December 05, 1946 , the Pittsburgh Ironmen 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 Pittsburgh Ironmen by a final score of 55 to 66.
The St. Louis Bombers made 24Â field goals and 18Â free throws, while the Pittsburgh Ironmen recorded 19Â field goals and 17Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
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
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 St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Pittsburgh Ironmen vs St. Louis Bombers – Thursday, December 05, 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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