The Paterson Whirlwinds were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.

After their first season, the team became known as the Paterson Crescents. During the 1st half of the 1930/31 season, on December 30, 1930, the team dropped out of the league. Owners were Jess Weiner and Jack Summer, both of Paterson, New Jersey. Lou Costello was a player. Mr. Summer once met with Ed Sullivan, then a sportswriter, for advice on how to promote the team.

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Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1928/29 ABL 8th (1st half); 8th (2nd half) Did not qualify
1929/30 ABL 6th (1st half); 6th (2nd half) Did not qualify
1930/31 ABL 6th (1st half) Did not qualify

The Paterson Crescents were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.

The team was previously known as the Washington Capitols.

Year-by-year

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Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1944/45 ABL 6th Did not qualify
1945/46 ABL 6th Did not qualify
1946/47 ABL 4th, Northern Did not qualify
1947/48 ABL 2nd Finals
1948/49 ABL 4th Playoffs
1949/50 ABL 5th Did not qualify
1950/51 ABL 3rd No playoff

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