1946–47 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1946–47 Syracuse Nationals season was the first season of the franchise. They competed in the National Basketball League.

1946–47 Syracuse Nationals season
Head coachBennie Borgmann
Results
Record21–23 (.477)
PlaceDivision: 4th (Eastern)
Playoff finishLost NBL Eastern Division opening round to Rochester Royals, 3-1

Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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Roster

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  • Jerry Rizzo
  • Mike Novak
  • John Chaney
  • George Nelmark
  • Stephen Sharkey
  • John Meehan
  • John Gee
  • Robert Nugent
  • William McCahan
  • Lester Rothman
  • John Dugger
  • Kenneth Exel
  • Robert Synnott
  • John Moiseichik
  • Louis Possner
  • James Zeravich
  • Charles Butler
  • Mortimer Hill
  • Sam Lieberman
  • Edward Erban
  • Robert Shaddock
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Regular season

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Eastern Division standings

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Pos. Eastern Division Wins Losses Win %
1 Rochester Royals 31 13 .705
2 Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons 25 19 .568
T–3 Syracuse Nationals 21 23 .477
Toledo Jeeps 21 23 .477
5 Buffalo Bisons /
Tri-Cities Blackhawks
19 25 .432
6 Youngstown Bears 12 32 .273
After 13 games the franchise moved from New York to Illinois.

Playoffs

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Lost Eastern Division Opening Round (Rochester Royals) 3-1

References

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