St. Louis Bombers vs Chicago Stags – Monday, March 31, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Monday, March 31, 1947 , the St. Louis Bombers vs Chicago Stags NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Chicago Stadium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Chicago Stags , Won against the St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 66 to 73.
The Chicago Stags made 29Â field goals and 15Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 24Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Harold Olsen – Head Coach, Chicago Stags
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
Players
The game featured the following players:
Chicago Stags Players
Norm Baker
Chet Carlisle
Don Carlson
Bill Davis
Bob Duffy
Chuck Gilmur
Chick Halbert
Tony Jaros
Wilbert Kautz
Garland O’Shields
Doyle Parrack
Bob Rensberger
Mickey Rottner
Jim Seminoff
Buck Sydnor
Max Zaslofsky
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
Arena
The game was played at Chicago Stadium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs Chicago Stags – Monday, March 31, 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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