1949-50 Bristol Tramps (EBL-CT)

1949-50 BRISTOL TRAMPS
EASTERN BASKETBALL LEAGUE - CONNECTICUT

Finished: 11-9 .550, 3rd place

Semi-finals: Lost to Meriden, 2-0

The three-time defending champions saw a marked drop-off this season. Only a few players returned from the previous season, and owner / coach Larese went through a lot of different players to try and find a winning combination. They did qualify for the playoffs, but were swept by Meriden in the semi-finals.

Head Coach: 

• Julie Larese (July 16, 1917 - May 17, 1998)

PLAYERS:

• George Amsden (November 19, 1923 - October 3, 1974)

• Puggy Bell  (November 26, 1914 - February 19, 1985)

• Frank Bores (October 15, 1920 - January 7, 1982)

• Aud Brindley (December 31, 1923 - November 19, 1957)

• John Derderian (b. September 30, 1926)

• Johnny Dobrutsky (Janusary 27, 1922 - March 1, 1996)

• Ray Dombrowsky (January 1, 1927 - December 9, 1982)

• Jackie Foerst (June 8, 1927 - October 7, 2016)

• Vic Hanson 

• Gene Hayes (July 21, 1920 - June 21, 2009)

• Tom Henry   

• Paul Kartluke (February 15, 1918 - January 11, 1985)

• Walt Kresge (September 25, 1920 - August 14, 2000)

• Tom Markham (August 12, 1921 - December 13, 1998)

• Pat Mazzarella (June 18, 1923 - July 19, 1989)

• Freddie Pericas (May 2, 1925 - May 24, 2008)

• Bob Rafaniello (August 4, 1928 - May 26, 2016)

• Rosen 

• Fred Rossi   

• Sal Sclafani (January 8, 1928 - May 19, 1990)

• John Seagrist (August 12, 1923 - September 9, 2019)

• Tony Sisti 

• Johnny Slab (May 1, 1920 - August 20, 1980)

• Red Speicher (September 20, 1923 - December 6, 2010)