Providence Steamrollers vs Toronto Huskies – Friday, January 24, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Friday, January 24, 1947 , the Providence Steamrollers 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 Providence Steamrollers by a final score of 96 to 93.
The Toronto Huskies made 34Â field goals and 25Â free throws, while the Providence Steamrollers recorded 38Â field goals and 20Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Rolfe – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
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
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 Maple Leafs Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Providence Steamrollers vs Toronto Huskies – Friday, January 24, 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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