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The Paterson Whirlwinds were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
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After their first season, the team became known as the Paterson Crescents. During the 1st half of the 1930–31 season, on December 30, 1930, the team dropped out of the league. [1] Owners were Jess Weiner and Jack Summer, both of Paterson, New Jersey. Lou Costello was a player. Mr. Summer once met with Ed Sullivan, then a sportswriter, for advice on how to promote the team.
