Toronto Huskies vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Wednesday, February 05, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Wednesday, February 05, 1947 , the Toronto Huskies vs Pittsburgh Ironmen NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Duquesne Gardens and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Pittsburgh Ironmen , Lost against the Toronto Huskies by a final score of 58 to 55.
The Pittsburgh Ironmen made 17Â field goals and 21Â free throws, while the Toronto Huskies recorded 20Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Paul Birch – Head Coach, Pittsburgh Ironmen
For the Maple Leafs Garden – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
Players
The game featured the following players:
Pittsburgh Ironmen Players
John Abramovic
Moe Becker
Michael Bytzura
Joe Fabel
Nat Frankel
Gorham Getchell
Coulby Gunther
Noble Jorgensen
Roger Jorgensen
Tony Kappen
Press Maravich
Ed Melvin
Red Mihalik
Walt Miller
John Mills
Stan Noszka
Harry Zeller
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 Duquesne Gardens, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Toronto Huskies vs Pittsburgh Ironmen – Wednesday, February 05, 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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