On February 12, 1947 (the first year of the NBA - however the NBL and the BAA were still playing under their banners) the Rochester Royals played the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the North Side High School Gymnasium.Final Score: Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons 64, Rochester Royals 60Game Summary:The Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons grabbed their eighth straight victory by defeating the Rochester Royals, who were the National Basketball League western leaders. The game was played at Fort Wayne and marked the Pistons' second victory over Rochester within a week.Key Performances:Bob Kinney and Chick Reisereach scored 15 points to lead Fort Wayne's well-balanced attackGeorge Glamackled Rochester with 17 points as well future HOFer -Red Holzmanwith 15,Al Cervihad 14 pts.Game Flow:The Pistons showed signs of regaining their former championship form, fighting off stubborn Rochester comeback attempts in the final period. Rochester pulled within one point of Fort Wayne four times in the fourth quarter, but the Pistons held on for the victory.Significance:This win was part of Fort Wayne's impressive streak, showing steady improvement since their reorganization six weeks prior. The victory left the Pistons four games behind Rochester in the standings, though Rochester had dropped three of their last four games.31-page program is in EX plus condition and scored in pencil.No missing pages and tight binding. Loaded with photos and articles.Super rare historic program from the first year of the NBA!
