St. Louis Bombers vs Providence Steamrollers – Friday, March 14, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Friday, March 14, 1947 , the St. Louis Bombers vs Providence Steamrollers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Rhode Island Auditorium and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Providence Steamrollers , Won against the St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 56 to 60.
The Providence Steamrollers made 19Â field goals and 22Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 22Â field goals and 12Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
Players
The game featured the following players:
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
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 Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs Providence Steamrollers – Friday, March 14, 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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