On February 9, 1947 (the first year of the NBA - however the NBL and the BAA were still playing under their banners) the Tri-City Blackhawks played the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in Fort Wayne, Indiana in front of 3200 fans at the North Side High School Gymnasium.Final Score: Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons 56, Tri-City Blackhawks 45Game Summary:The Tri-City Blackhawks collapsed in the second half after leading 30-26 at halftime. Fort Wayne dominated the final period with a scoring surge that the Hawks couldn't match, despite Curley Armstrong playing for Fort Wayne being held scoreless.Key Performances:Billy Hassettled all scorers with 17 points for the Blackhawks, with 9 coming from the free throw lineBob Tough and Bob Kinneypaced Fort Wayne with 10 points eachEven shifting Billy Hassett to forward couldn't help the Hawks' fortunesBox Score Highlights:Fort Wayne shot 24-8 from the free throw line compared to Tri-City's 15-12The loss dropped Tri-City further back in the Eastern Division standings of the National Basketball League (NBL)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!
