First year NBA items (1946-47)

[cjw]

I have been offered an first year NBA full game ticket from a game played in Toronto (the site of the first game ever played) early in the season. Haven't come across any auction records of tickets, stubs, programs etc from this year in NBA history. Any ideas on a fair price to pay? thanks!

[genius]

No idea but I would love to see any vintage photo or information about the Pittsburgh Ironmen!

[both-teams-played-hard]

No idea but I would love to see any vintage photo or information about the Pittsburgh Ironmen!
Press Maravich's pro team, right?

[both-teams-played-hard]

Some info about the Ironmen.
http://www.pahoops.org/coaches.htm

A year or so ago, Genius asked me if I knew of a Coach Toody from my Alma Mater, Campbell U. I had not heard of him until I researched the above linked website. I'd like to read his story . I still am not familiar to a connection with Campbell.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3258/toody.jpg
Cirincione, Tom J. alias "TJ" alias "Toody." Known as the world's most devoted basketball junkie. He worked the basketball summer camps every year, he could be found in Madison Square Garden on the St. John's bench, he could be found in Las Vegas on their bench when the Tark was the coach, he shows up at basketball's premier events around the country. He grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and aspired to coach basketball. A book about his life, A Boy, A Ball, A Dream by Chris Roche was sold by The Christopher Publishing House, 24 Rockland St, Hanover, MA 02339 for $21.95

[both-teams-played-hard]

I don't own this program, I just have the image in my archives:

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/5007/ebs46gearsvroyalsprobkp.jpg (http://www.http://www.both-teams-played-hard.com)

[genius]

Some info about the Ironmen.
http://www.pahoops.org/coaches.htm

A year or so ago, Genius asked me if I knew of a Coach Toody from my Alma Mater, Campbell U. I had not heard of him until I researched the above linked website. I'd like to read his story . I still am not familiar to a connection with Campbell.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3258/toody.jpg
Cirincione, Tom J. alias "TJ" alias "Toody." Known as the world's most devoted basketball junkie. He worked the basketball summer camps every year, he could be found in Madison Square Garden on the St. John's bench, he could be found in Las Vegas on their bench when the Tark was the coach, he shows up at basketball's premier events around the country. He grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and aspired to coach basketball. A book about his life, A Boy, A Ball, A Dream by Chris Roche was sold by The Christopher Publishing House, 24 Rockland St, Hanover, MA 02339 for $21.95

Wow, thanks for the info! That's him! I hope that's not an obituary but I'm going to try and find that book. He talked about Campbell all the time, he was a scout for them in Pittsburgh. Thanks again!

[genius]

Press Maravich's pro team, right?

Yep, Press Maravich played for the Ironmen. Pittsburgh basketball has some incredible history that is totally buried, mainly Connie Hawkins obviously, the Rens, the first ABA Champion Pipers, John Brisker of the Condors, Pitt-Duquesne in the late 70s/early 80s, etc. Would make a great book especially if accompanied by good photography. Bob Smizik wrote a great post in his blog on this subject a week or so ago on www.postgazette.com.

[sox83cubs84]

CJW:

Thought you might be interested in knowing that the Raptors will be wearing Hardwood Classics 1946-47 Toronto Huskies uniforms in a few NBA games this season.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[cjw]

CJW:

Thought you might be interested in knowing that the Raptors will be wearing Hardwood Classics 1946-47 Toronto Huskies uniforms in a few NBA games this season.

Dave M.
Chicago area

Thanks Dave! I just saw the highlights from the Raps game last night and they showed a few reel clips from the 1st NBA game in Toronto. The Raps have worn the Huskies jerseys a few times through the years....too bad they are so staid (white with simple font). I heard a rumor that the team is considering moving back to the Huskies name. Perhaps it is just that, a rumor, but the Jurasic park craze has worn off and the logo just looks silly to me.

Picked up the ticket, btw. Also quite generic, but it has the date and visiting team - Friday, November 29th, 1946 vs. the Cleveland Rebels. Toronto lost this their 7th home game (12th overall) lost by 15 pts to drop to 2-10 overall on the young season.