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The Brooklyn Indians were an American basketball team based in Brooklyn, New York that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team was previously known as the Camden Indians. The team moved to Brooklyn during the 1942/43 season on January 18, 1943. The team dropped out during the 1st half of the 1943/44 season.
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942/43 | ABL | 3rd | Did not qualify |
| 1943/44 | ABL | 5th (1st half) | N/A |
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