Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Toronto Huskies – Tuesday, March 18, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Tuesday, March 18, 1947 , the Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Toronto Huskies NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Maple Leafs Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Toronto Huskies , Lost against the Pittsburgh Ironmen by a final score of 70 to 64.
The Toronto Huskies made 25Â field goals and 14Â free throws, while the Pittsburgh Ironmen recorded 25Â field goals and 20Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Rolfe – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
Players
The game featured the following players:
Toronto Huskies Players
Hank Biasatti
Bob Fitzgerald
Dick Fitzgerald
Frank Fucarino
Kleggie Hermsen
Charlie Hoefer
Roy Hurley
Ed Kasid
Mike McCarron
Nat Militzok
Harry Miller
Leo Mogus
Bob Mullens
George Nostrand
Ed Sadowski
Dick Schulz
Ralph Siewert
Gino Sovran
Red Wallace
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 Maple Leafs Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Pittsburgh Ironmen vs Toronto Huskies – Tuesday, March 18, 1947 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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