Washington Capitols vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, February 08, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, February 08, 1947 , the Washington Capitols vs St. Louis Bombers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at St Louis Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The St. Louis Bombers , Lost against the Washington Capitols by a final score of 68 to 65.
The St. Louis Bombers made 26Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Washington Capitols recorded 25Â field goals and 18Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
For the Red Auerbach – Head Coach, Washington Capitols
Players
The game featured the following players:
St. Louis Bombers Players
Herschel Baltimore
John Barr
Aubrey Davis
Bob Doll
Cecil Hankins
Fred Jacobs
John Logan
Don Martin
George Munroe
Don Putman
Giff Roux
Ralph Siewert
Belus Smawley
Deb Smith
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 St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Washington Capitols vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, February 08, 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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