Washington Capitols vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, February 23, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, February 23, 1947 , the Washington Capitols vs Cleveland Rebels NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Cleveland Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Cleveland Rebels , Lost against the Washington Capitols by a final score of 91 to 83.
The Cleveland Rebels made 32Â field goals and 19Â free throws, while the Washington Capitols recorded 39Â field goals and 13Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
Players
The game featured the following players:
Cleveland Rebels Players
Frankie Baumholtz
Leon Brown
Ken Corley
Ned Endress
Bob Faught
Kleggie Hermsen
Pete Lalich
Hank Lefkowitz
Leo Mogus
George Nostrand
Mel Riebe
Irv Rothenberg
Ed Sadowski
Kenny Sailors
Ben Scharnus
Dick Schulz
Nick Shaback
Ray Wertis
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
Arena
The game was played at Cleveland Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Washington Capitols vs Cleveland Rebels – Sunday, February 23, 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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