SOUTHERN BASKETBALL LEAGUE
22-17 .564, 3rd place
Laurel, a tiny Mississippi town of around 25,000 people, was awarded a SPBL franchise in the fall of 1948. The preformed pretty well on the court, even defeating the defending and eventual champion Montgomery four times during the season. Lead by Johnny Stroud and Russell Reid, the Oilers won 8 of 11 down the stretch to secure their position in third place and merely a game behind Birmingham.
Head Coach:
- Wendell Shows (May 11, 1921 - May 16, 2011) Also played. See below.
PLAYERS:
- Pete Caldwell (February 21, 1921 - September 23, 1998)
- Art Grove (March 17, 1923 - May 25, 1984)
- Frank Jennings (October 8, 1924 - January 14, 2011)
- Ralph Jones (February 14, 1922 - February 18, 1995)
- Dave Madison (February 1, 1921 - December 8, 1985)
- Bob Pressley (February 24, 1926 - August 2, 1998)
- Russell Reid (February 1, 1920 - February 28, 2008)
- Wendell Shows (May 11, 1921 - May 16, 2011)
- John Stroud (August 30, 1926 - November 29, 1969)
- Ray Woodward (September 2, 1920 - August 31, 2002)
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