| 1946–47 Syracuse Nationals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bennie Borgmann |
| Results | |
| Record | 21–23 (.477) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost NBL Eastern Division opening round to Rochester Royals, 3-1 |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
The 1946–47 Syracuse Nationals season was the first season of the franchise. They competed in the National Basketball League.
Roster
- Jerry Rizzo
- Mike Novak
- John Chaney
- George Nelmark
- Stephen Sharkey
- John Meehan
- John Gee
- Robert Nugent
- William McCahan
- Lester Rothman
- John Dugger
- Kenneth Exel
- Robert Synnott
- John Moiseichik
- Louis Possner
- James Zeravich
- Charles Butler
- Mortimer Hill
- Sam Lieberman
- Edward Erban
- Robert Shaddock
Regular season
Eastern Division standings
| Pos. | Eastern Division | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Royals | 31 | 13 | .705 |
| 2 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons | 25 | 19 | .568 |
| T–3 | Syracuse Nationals | 21 | 23 | .477 |
| Toledo Jeeps | 21 | 23 | .477 | |
| 5 | Buffalo Bisons / Tri-Cities Blackhawks‡ | 19 | 25 | .432 |
| 6 | Youngstown Bears | 12 | 32 | .273 |
| ‡ After 13 games the franchise moved from New York to Illinois. | ||||
Playoffs
Lost Eastern Division Opening Round (Rochester Royals) 3-1
References
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