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.
1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season | |
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Results | |
Record | 40–23 (.635) |
Place | Division: 2nd (Eastern) |
Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Division Semifinals (Packers) 3–1 |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roster edit
- 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 edit
Eastern Division standings edit
Team | Wins | Loses | Pct. |
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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 edit
Won Opening Round (Hammond Calumet Buccaneers) 2–0
Lost Division Semifinals (Anderson Packers) 3–1
Awards and records edit
- Al Cervi – COY, All-NBL First Team
- Dolph Schayes – ROY