1947-48 Neenah Bluejackets (WSBL)

1947-48 NEENAH BLUEJACKETS

WISCONSIN STATE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

2nd Half: 9-3, .750, T-2nd place

Carlton Giese

The Neenah Police, also know as the Bluejackets, was a successful semi-pro team before being asked to join the WSBL for the second half to replace Plymouth who had withdrawn. They were tied for first with Manitowoc with the last game of the regular season against that club, but got drubbed 95-61 to finish in a tie for second with New Holstein.

Head Coach:

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PLAYERS:

• Bill Ciske (b. May 23, 1928)
• Carlton Giese (April 28, 1928 - May 13, 2014)
• Don Hesselman (July 11, 1925 - February 19, 2004)
• Bert Huus (September 30, 1926 - February 17, 1999)
• Eugene Johnson (March 23, 1925 - February 4, 2005)

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  Fred Trish

  Jim Johnson (March 12, 1929 - August 21, 2004)
• Ed Kalfhaus (October 3, 1927 - February 22, 2013)
• Bob Koser (November 21, 1926 - January 2, 2012)
• Tom Stilp (July 11, 1927 - February 15, 2016)
• Fred Trish (September 12, 1913 - March 5, 1978)
• Bud Werner (August 11, 1921 - December 2, 2005)
  
• Bob Wessenberg (February 25, 1928 - December 13, 1999)
• Vern Wollerman (March 14, 1926 - June 24, 1992)

Bud Werner

Gene Johnson