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The Chicago Stags were founded in 1946 and folded in 1950. Despite their short history, they were able to acquire the draft rights to a young Bob Cousy in a trade with the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (although he never played a game for them). When the Stags folded, a dispersal draft was held to divide up their players around the league. Bob Cousy was drafted by the Boston Celtics. Despite their short existence in the BAA and NBA, the Chicago Stags were rather successful in league play, making their way to the BAA finals in 1947 only to lose to the Philadelphia Warriors. In Chicago's final season, the league consistently continued its growth, forming a third division, and a total of 17 teams. The Stags finished tied for third with the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (and behind the Lakers and Royals), 11 games back, with a 40–28 record, and again lost to the Lakers in the opening round. It marked the end of the NBA in Chicago until the Chicago Packers were enfranchised in 1961.

Offered is a 4 page newsletter (measures 8.5" x 11") put out by the Chicago Stags and Black Hawks with most of the concentration on the Stags.  There are some great pictures of Max Zaslofsky, Bill Henry (of the Black Hawks), and on the inside there’s a picture of George Mikan accompanied by an article about the College All-Stars vs. Minneapolis Lakers that would be played on November 26, 1948.  On the back is a ticket form and schedule for the 1948-49 Chicago Stags home games.

Nice shape!!!!