Toronto Huskies vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, January 11, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, January 11, 1947 , the Toronto Huskies 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 Toronto Huskies by a final score of 66 to 81.
The Washington Capitols made 33Â field goals and 15Â free throws, while the Toronto Huskies recorded 25Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
For the Maple Leafs Garden – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
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
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 Uline Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Toronto Huskies vs Washington Capitols – Saturday, January 11, 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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