Chicago Bruins
The Chicago Bruins were an American basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Chicago Bears football team owner George Halas, the Bruins were a member of the American Basketball League, a league that also featured other National Football League team owners and run by NFL President Joseph Carr. Among the team's players were Bears quarterback Laurie Walquist and future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Nat Holman.[1]
The team later played in the National Basketball League (1939–1942) and World Professional Basketball Tournament.
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925/26 | ABL | 7th (1st half); 7th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1926/27 | ABL | 7th (1st half); 6th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1927/28 | ABL | 3rd, Western | Did not qualify |
| 1928/29 | ABL | 4th (1st half); 7th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1929/30 | ABL | 4th (1st half); 3rd (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1930/31 | ABL | 5th (1st half); 1st(t) (2nd half) | 2nd Half Tiebreaker |
References
- Mayer, Larry (February 19, 2020). "Halas was a pro basketball pioneer as well". Chicago Bears. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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