Washington Capitols vs Providence Steamrollers – Thursday, December 26, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Thursday, December 26, 1946 , the Washington Capitols 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 Washington Capitols by a final score of 78 to 66.
The Providence Steamrollers made 23Â field goals and 20Â free throws, while the Washington Capitols recorded 33Â field goals and 12Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Robert Morris – Head Coach, Providence Steamrollers
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
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
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 Rhode Island Auditorium, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Washington Capitols vs Providence Steamrollers – Thursday, December 26, 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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