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The Jersey Reds were an American basketball team based in North Bergen, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team was previously known as the Union City Reds. During the 1939/40 season, the team was merged into the New York Jewels on January 26, 1940.
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934/35 | ABL | 6th (1st half); 4th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1935/36 | ABL | 4th (1st half); 2nd (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1936/37 | ABL | 1st (1st half); 2nd (2nd half) | Finals |
| 1937/38 | ABL | 1st (1st half); 2nd (2nd half) | Champions |
| 1938/39 | ABL | 3rd | Finals |
| 1939/40 | ABL | 8th | N/A |
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