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The Wilmington Blue Bombers were an American basketball team based in Wilmington, Delaware. They were a member of the American Basketball League.
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The Wilmington Blue Bombers were an American basketball team based in Wilmington, Delaware. They were a member of the American Basketball League.
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941/42 | ABL | 1st (1st half); 1st (2nd half) | Champion (no playoff) |
| 1943/44 | ABL | 1st (1st half); 3rd (2nd half) | Champion |
| 1944/45 | ABL | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 1945/46 | ABL | 4th | Playoffs |
| 1946/47 | ABL | 5th, Southern | Did not qualify |
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