Trenton Tigers

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The Trenton Tigers were an American basketball team based in Trenton, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.

In the 1946/47 season, the team made it to the championship playoffs where they were to meet the Baltimore Bullets. [1] Trenton was declared champion when Baltimore decided to quit the playoffs to play in the World Professional Basketball Tournament.

During the 1949/50 season, the team dropped out of the league on February 1, 1950.

Year-by-year

YearLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffs
1941/42ABL4th (1st half); 2nd (2nd half)No playoff
1942/43ABL1stFinals
1943/44ABL3rd (1st half); 2nd (2nd half)Did not qualify
1944/45ABL2ndPlayoffs
1945/46ABL5thDid not qualify
1946/47ABL3rd, SouthernChampions
1947/48ABL3rdPlayoffs
1948/49ABL3rdPlayoffs
1949/50ABL7thN/A

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References

  1. "Trenton Champion Of Pro Cage Loop". The Morning Call . April 16, 1947. p. 21. Retrieved November 6, 2024 via Newspapers.com.