Toronto Huskies vs New York Knicks – Saturday, February 08, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, February 08, 1947 , the Toronto Huskies vs New York Knicks NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Madison Square Garden and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The New York Knicks , Won against the Toronto Huskies by a final score of 46 to 69.
The New York Knicks made 26Â field goals and 17Â free throws, while the Toronto Huskies recorded 16Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Neil Cohalan – Head Coach, New York Knicks
For the Maple Leafs Garden – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
Players
The game featured the following players:
New York Knicks Players
Aud Brindley
Tommy Byrnes
Bob Cluggish
Bob Fitzgerald
Frido Frey
Leo Gottlieb
Sonny Hertzberg
Ralph Kaplowitz
Lee Knorek
Frank Mangiapane
Nat Militzok
Bob Mullens
Dick Murphy
John Murphy
Bud Palmer
Hank Rosenstein
Ossie Schectman
Stan Stutz
Butch van Breda Kolff
Jake Weber
Toronto Huskies Players
Red Rolfe
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
Arena
The game was played at Madison Square Garden, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Toronto Huskies vs New York Knicks – Saturday, February 08, 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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