Toronto Huskies vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, December 07, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, December 07, 1946 , the Toronto Huskies 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 , Lost against the Toronto Huskies by a final score of 68 to 59.
The Providence Steamrollers made 20Â field goals and 19Â free throws, while the Toronto Huskies recorded 25Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Maple Leafs Garden – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
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
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 Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Toronto Huskies vs Providence Steamrollers – Saturday, December 07, 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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