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1950–51 Baltimore Bullets Season ...
The 1950–51 NBA season was the Bullets' 4th season in the NBA and seventh overall season of existence. Draft picks Roster , - ! colspan="2" style="background-color: #00519a; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" , Baltimore Bullets 1950–51 roster , - style="background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #00519a; text-align: center;" ! Players !! Coaches , - , valign="top" , ! Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From , - Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log References {{DEFAULTSORT:1950-51 Baltimore Bullets season Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) seasons Baltimore Baltimore ( , locally: or ) is the List of municipalities in Maryland, most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, and List of United States cities by popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Jeannette
Harry Edward "Buddy" Jeannette (September 15, 1917 – March 11, 1998) was an American professional basketball player and coach. Jeannette was widely regarded as the premier backcourt player between 1938 and 1948. He was named to the First Team of the National Basketball League (NBL) four times, and won titles with the NBL's Sheboygan Red Skins in 1943 and Fort Wayne Pistons in 1944 and 1945. Jeannette also won a title with the American Basketball League's Baltimore Bullets in 1947. Most of his playing career came prior to the formation of the modern National Basketball Association (NBA) or its predecessor leagues; however Jeannette did serve three years as a player-coach for the original Baltimore Bullets of the Basketball Association of America (BAA). In the 1948 BAA playoffs, he became the first player-coach to win a professional championship. After his playing career ended in 1950, he coached the original Bullets for one more season. He then became the head coach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950–51 Minneapolis Lakers Season
The 1950–51 Minneapolis Lakers season was the franchise's third season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 1950–51, the NBA reduced the number of teams to 11. The two-time defending champion Lakers continued to dominate by winning the Western Division with a 44–24 record. In the playoffs, the Lakers needed three games to eliminate the Indianapolis Olympians in the first round. In the Western Finals, the Lakers took Game 1, but were ultimately defeated for the championship by the Rochester Royals, who came back to win the next three games. Off-season NBA Draft Regular season Standings Record vs. opponents Game log Player stats ''Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average'' Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 21 , Indianapolis W 95–81, George Mikan (41) , Minneapolis Auditorium , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 23 , @ Indianap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Capitols
The Washington Capitols were a former Basketball Association of America (forerunner of the National Basketball Association) team based in Washington, D.C. from 1946 to 1951. The team was coached from 1946 to 1949 by NBA Hall of Famer Red Auerbach. History The team was founded in 1946 as a charter BAA team; it became a charter NBA team in 1949. It folded on January 9, 1951 (with a 10–25 record). The Capitols were one of seven teams that quickly left the NBA: The NBA contracted after the 1949-1950 season, losing six teams: The Anderson Packers, Sheboygan Red Skins and Waterloo Hawks jumped to the NPBL, while the Chicago Stags, Denver Nuggets and St. Louis Bombers folded. The league went from 17 teams to 11 before the 1950-1951 season started. Midway through the 1950-1951 season, the Washington Capitols folded as well, bringing the number of teams in the league down to ten. Earl Lloyd, the first African American athlete to play for an NBA team, debuted for the Capitols at Ul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Murray (basketball Player)
Kenneth Stanley Murray Jr. (April 20, 1928 – June 15, 2008) was an American professional basketball player. Murray was selected in the fourth round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Chicago Stags The Chicago Stags were a National Basketball Association team based in Chicago from 1946 to 1950. History 1946–47 season In the BAA's inaugural year, the Chicago Stags were placed in the Western Division, and after 60 games were tied with the ... after a collegiate career at St. Bonaventure. In the 1950–51 season he was selected as an NBA All-Star alternate for the Eastern Conference while playing for the Baltimore Bullets. Career statistics NBA Source Regular season Playoffs References 1928 births 2008 deaths American men's basketball players Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) players Chicago Stags draft picks Fort Wayne Pistons players Sportspeople from West Orange, New Jersey Philadelphia Warriors players Shooting guards Basketball players from Essex Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Founded in 1946 as one of the league's original eight teams, the Celtics play their home games at TD Garden, which they share with the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins. The Celtics are one of the most successful basketball teams in NBA history. The franchise is one of two teams with 17 NBA Championships, the other franchise being the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics currently hold the record for the most recorded wins of any NBA team. The Celtics have a notable rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, which was heavily highlighted throughout the 1960s and 1980s. During the two teams' many match-ups in the 1980s, the Celtics' star, Larry Bird, and the Lakers' star, Magic Johnson, had an ongoing feud. The franchise has played the Lakers a record 12 times in the NB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Mehen
Richard Peter Mehen (May 20, 1922 – December 14, 1986) was an American basketball player. Career Mehen played college basketball at University of Tennessee, but his career was interrupted by service in the United States Air Force during World War II alongside his brother Bernie, who was also a college and pro basketball player. Mehen began his career with the Toledo Jeeps of the NBL, and was transferred with teammate Harry Boykoff to the Waterloo Hawks, where he played one season in the NBL and another in the NBA. After the Hawks left the league, he had stints with the Baltimore Bullets, Boston Celtics, Fort Wayne Pistons and Milwaukee Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at .... Stats NBL NBA Regular season Playoffs References {{DEFAULTSORT:Mehen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indianapolis Olympians
The Indianapolis Olympians were a founding National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Indianapolis. They were founded in 1949 and folded in 1953. Their home arena was Butler Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University--now known as Hinkle Fieldhouse. Franchise history The Olympians were founded in 1949 to replace the Indianapolis Jets. The Olympians were led by University of Kentucky alumni Alex Groza and Ralph Beard, both of whom were key contributors on the gold medal winning 1948 US Olympic basketball team. Olympic team members Wallace Jones and Cliff Barker (both also Kentucky alumni) also played on the team. An Olympic alternate and UK grad, Joe Holland, played forward for the Indianapolis team through the 1952 season. After the 1951 season, Groza and Beard were suspended from the NBA for life by commissioner Maurice Podoloff when the players admitted point shaving during their college careers. The Olympians finished with a 28–43 record in 1953, and folded af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Hoffman (basketball)
Paul James Hoffman (May 5, 1925 – November 12, 1998) was an American professional basketball player. High school and college career Hoffman, a 6'2" guard/forward, attended Jasper High School in Jasper, Indiana from 1939 to 1943; his coach was the legendary Cabby O'Neill. After high school, he attended Purdue University, where he played under head coach Ward Lambert. He became the only four time First Team-All Big Ten selection in Boilermaker history and one of the first two players to be selected in the NBA draft with teammate Bulbs Ehlers. He led Purdue in scoring all four seasons and won the MVP award for his performance in the 1947 All-American All-Star game at Madison Square Garden. Hoffman was a three-time second team Helms Foundation All-American Professional playing career Hoffman was drafted by the Toronto Huskies in the 1947 BAA draft, but never played for the team as it folded before the season began. He instead signed with the Baltimore Bullets, and averaged 10.5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minneapolis Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise has a long and storied history, predating the formation of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1947, the Lakers are one of the NBA's most famous and successful franchises. As of summer 2012, the Lakers hold the all-time records for wins (3,125), winning percentage (.620), and NBA Finals appearances (32). They are tied in NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, winning 17 NBA titles, and with ten more Finals appearances than the Celtics, their biggest rival. The Lakers are the most successful franchise in NBA history. Their team has had many NBA legends, including George Mikan, Jim Pollard, Clyde Lovellette, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and LeBron James. 1947–1958: Beginnings and Minneapolis dynasty The Lakers franchise began in 1947 when Ben Berger and Morris Chalfen of Minnesota p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950–51 Washington Capitols Season ...
The 1950–51 NBA season was the Capitols' fifth and final season in the NBA. Midway through the season, the franchise ceased operations. Draft picks Roster , - ! colspan="2" style="background-color: #008000; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" , Washington Capitols 1950–51 roster , - style="background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #008000; text-align: center;" ! Players !! Coaches , - , valign="top" , ! Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From , - Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log References {{DEFAULTSORT:1950-51 Washington Capitols season Washington Capitols seasons Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950–51 Tri-Cities Blackhawks Season ...
The 1950–51 NBA season was the Blackhawks' second season in the NBA and the last in Moline, IL. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records *Frank Brian, All-NBA Second Team Transactions References See also * 1950-51 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1950-51 Tri-Cities Blackhawks Season Atlanta Hawks seasons Tri Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern Conference Southeast Division (NBA), Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950–51 Syracuse Nationals Season
The 1950–51 Syracuse Nationals season was the 5th season of the franchise and the second in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Nationals finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division & their 32–34 record gave them an NBA Playoffs berth. Syracuse faced the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1st round of the Eastern Division playoffs and won the best-of-three series 2–0 to advance to the division finals. In that series, the Nationals lost to the New York Knicks 2–3 in a best-of-five series. NBA Draft Roster , - ! colspan="2" style="background-color: #D0103A; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" , Syracuse Nationals 1950–51 roster , - style="background-color: #0046AD; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" ! Players !! Coaches , - , valign="top" , ! Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From , - Regular season Standings Record vs. opponents Game log , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , , Novem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
