St. Louis Bombers vs Washington Capitols – Wednesday, December 18, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, December 18, 1946 , the St. Louis Bombers vs Washington Capitols NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Uline Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Washington Capitols , Won against the St. Louis Bombers by a final score of 47 to 68.
The Washington Capitols made 22Â field goals and 24Â free throws, while the St. Louis Bombers recorded 19Â field goals and 9Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
Players
The game featured the following players:
Washington Capitols Players
Red Auerbach
Bob Feerick
Gene Gallette
Bob Gantt
Ben Goldfaden
Ken Keller
Al Lujack
John Mahnken
Bones McKinney
Al Negratti
Johnny Norlander
Buddy O’Grady
Marty Passaglia
Fred Scolari
Irv Torgoff
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 Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
St. Louis Bombers vs Washington Capitols – Wednesday, December 18, 1946 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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