Providence Steamrollers vs Boston Celtics – Monday, March 10, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, March 10, 1947 , the Providence Steamrollers vs Boston Celtics NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Boston Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics , Lost against the Providence Steamrollers by a final score of 87 to 70.
The Boston Celtics made 26Â field goals and 18Â free throws, while the Providence Steamrollers recorded 37Â field goals and 13Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Honey Russell – Head Coach, Boston Celtics
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
Players
The game featured the following players:
Boston Celtics Players
Moe Becker
Al Brightman
Chuck Connors
Hal Crisler
Bob Duffy
Don Eliason
Warren Fenley
Jack Garfinkel
Wyndol Gray
Mel Hirsch
Charlie Hoefer
Tony Kappen
Jerry Kelly
Harold Kottman
Dick Murphy
Connie Simmons
Johnny Simmons
Art Spector
Virgil Vaughn
Red Wallace
Providence Steamrollers Players
Hank Beenders
Tom Callahan
Ernie Calverley
Armand Cure
Red Dehnert
Pop Goodwin
Woody Grimshaw
Ken Keller
Dino Martin
George Mearns
Elmore Morgenthaler
George Pastushok
Hank Rosenstein
Earl Shannon
Bob Shea
Lou Spicer
Jake Weber
Arena
The game was played at Boston Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Providence Steamrollers vs Boston Celtics – Monday, March 10, 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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