1946-47 Mohawk Redskins (NYSL)

1946-47 MOHAWK REDSKINS
NEW YORK STATE PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
Western Division
Finished: 16-10 .615 (24-10 .706*), 2nd place

Divisional  Semi-finals - Lost to Utica, 3-1

One of the strongest teams in the league, Mohawk fought all season long with their Utica counterparts and lost the regular season division crown to the Olympics by one game. They squared off in the playoffs and Utica prevailed in four games.

 * Eight forfeit wins: five from Gloversville, three from Troy

Head Coach: 

• Sheldon Basloe (October 1, 1919 - August 6, 2004)
  

PLAYERS:

• Anderson

John Korniewicz

• Al Friedman

• Billy Hoeppel (July 22, 1921 - October 19, 1995)

• Dick Holub (October 29, 1921 - July 27, 2009)

• John Korniewicz (September 5, 1922 - February 8, 1979)

• Hal Korovin (April 19, 1925 - June 5, 2021)

• John (Clem) McTiernan

• Tom McTiernan (June 14, 1923 - January 6, 2009)

• John Nelle (March 26, 1920 - January 13, 2015)

• Peter Piccola

• Dick Rand (October 16, 1916 - August 30, 1994)

• Royfield

• John Schmitt (February 12, 1917 - January 1, 2012)

• Jim Schults (July 9, 1920 - April 11, 2009)

• Lew Spicer (November 12, 1922 - June 23, 1981)

• Charlie Swart (June 22, 1920 - January 16, 1987)

• Bob Synnott (September 27, 1912 - November 19, 1985)