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The Elizabeth Braves were an American basketball team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team moved to Hartford to become the Hartford Hurricanes during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947.
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The Elizabeth Braves were an American basketball team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team moved to Hartford to become the Hartford Hurricanes during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947.
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946/47 | ABL | 4th, Southern | Did not qualify |
| 1947/48 | ABL | N/A | N/A |
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