Hartford Hurricanes
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The Hartford Hurricanes were an American basketball team based in Hartford, Connecticut that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team was previously known as the Elizabeth Braves who moved from Elizabeth, New Jersey, during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947, under owner Walter Conlin.[1][2] That team was wound up due to internal conflicts between investors.[3]
Notable coaches
[edit]- Jack O'Brien[2]
- Tubby Raskin (1902–1981), basketball player and coach
References
[edit]- ^ "Hartford Hurricanes Join Am-Hoop League". Record-Journal. Associated Press. 17 December 1947. p. 14.
- ^ a b "Lead at Stake in 2 contests". The Times Leader. 25 December 1947. p. 27. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Pro Cage Loop Lifts Elizabeth Franchise". The Star-Ledger. New York. Associated Press. 3 December 1947. p. 34. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
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