The 1948–49 season was the Tri-Cities Blackhawks' third season of play and the last of the National Basketball League (NBL) before its merger with the Basketball Association of America (BAA). Led by league MVP Don Otten, the Blackhawks experienced the first winning season in team history.[1]
1948–49 Tri-Cities Blackhawks season | |
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Head coach | Bobby McDermott |
Arena | Wharton Field House |
Results | |
Record | 36–28 (.563) |
Place | Division: 2nd (Western) |
Playoff finish | Lost Division Semifinals (All-Stars) 1–3 |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roster
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- Head Coach: Bobby McDermott
Regular season
editWestern Division standings
editPos. | Western Division | Wins | Losses | Win % |
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1 | Oshkosh All-Stars | 37 | 27 | .578 |
2 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks | 36 | 28 | .563 |
3 | Sheboygan Red Skins | 35 | 29 | .547 |
4 | Waterloo Hawks | 30 | 32 | .484 |
5 | Denver Nuggets | 18 | 44 | .290 |
Playoffs
editWon Opening Round (Sheboygan Red Skins) 2–0
Lost Division Semifinals (Oshkosh All-Stars) 1–3
Awards and records
edit- Don Otten – MVP, All-NBL First Team
- Whitey Von Nieda – All-NBL Second Team
- Hoot Gibson – All-NBL Second Team
References
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