1946–47 Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons season

The 1946–47 Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons season was the sixth season of the franchise in the National Basketball League. For the first time Fort Wayne had to play without four time league MVP Bobby McDermott who left the team mid season. The team also lost star guard Buddy Jeannette during the off season but did get the return of power forward Blackie Towery. The Pistons finished the season second place in the eastern division and defeated the Toledo Jeeps 3–2 in the opening round of the playoffs before falling to the Rochester Royals in 3 games.

1946–47 Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons season
Head coachBobby McDermott (7–7)
Carl Bennett (19–22)
Curly Armstrong (1–0)
Results
Record25–19 (.568)
PlaceDivision: 2nd
Playoff finishLost Division Semifinals to Rochester Royals, 2-1

Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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Roster

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Rank Player Position
1 Chick Reiser G-F
2 Curly Armstrong G-F
3 Jake Pelkington C-F
4 Bob Tough G-F
5 Blackie Towery F-C
6 Bob Kinney C-F
7 Robert McDermott G
8 Milo Komenich F-C
9 Richie Niemiera G-F
10 Gerard Bush F-C
11 Frank Gates G
12 Charley Shipp G-F
13 Jerome Steiner G
14 Whitey Dienelt G
15 Ken Buehler F-C
16 Lyle Neat G
17 Ben Gardner C-F

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League standings

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Eastern Division

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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.

Western Division

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Pos. Western Division Wins Losses Win %
1 Oshkosh All-Stars 28 16 .636
2 Indianapolis Kautskys 27 17 .614
T–3 Chicago American Gears 26 18 .591
Sheboygan Red Skins 26 18 .591
5 Anderson Duffey Packers 24 20 .545
6 Detroit Gems 4 40 .091

References

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