The 1946–47 season was the Tri-Cities Blackhawks' inaugural season in the National Basketball League (NBL). The team began play as the Buffalo Bisons, based in

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, but moved mid-season (after only 13 games) to

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, becoming the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.

Roster

* Head Coach:

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Regular season

The Buffalo Bisons won its first game 50–39 over the

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on November 8, 1946. The team's last Buffalo appearance was a 50–38 loss to the

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on December 16. The Bisons left town for a December road trip with their future in doubt; the team struggled to draw crowds in Buffalo, and two of their scheduled home games were canceled. On

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, it was announced that the franchise was moving to Moline, where they finished the season as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. The Blackhawks missed the postseason with a 19–25 record (5–8 in Buffalo and 14–17 in Moline).1946-47 Buffalo Bisons / Tri-Cities Blackhawks
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Eastern Division standings

Playoffs

''Did not qualify''

Awards and records

''None''

References

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