| 1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season | |
|---|---|
| Results | |
| Record | 40–23 (.635) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Division Semifinals (Packers) 3–1 |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
The 1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season was the third season of the franchise in the National Basketball League. The Nationals finished with the first winning season in team history.
Roster
- Robert Calihan
- Al Cervi
- John Chaney
- Bill Gabor
- James Homer
- Johnny Macknowski
- Henry O'Keeffe
- Ed Peterson
- Jerry Rizzo
- Dolph Schayes
- Paul Seymour
- Paul Yesawich
Regular season
Eastern Division standings
| Team | Wins | Loses | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Duffey Packers | 49 | 15 | .766 |
| Syracuse Nationals | 40 | 23 | .635 |
| Hammond Calumet Buccaneers | 21 | 41 | .339 |
| Detroit Vagabond Kings / Dayton Rens | 16 | 43 | .271 |
Playoffs
Won Opening Round (Hammond Calumet Buccaneers) 2–0
Lost Division Semifinals (Anderson Packers) 3–1
Awards and records
- Al Cervi – COY, All-NBL First Team
- Dolph Schayes – ROY
References
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.