Friday, January 17, 2020

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)
  • John Derderian (b. September 30, 1926)
  • Jackie Foerst (June 8, 1927 - October 7, 2016)
  • Vic Hanson (February 29, 1928 - October 15, 1988)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Johnny Slab (May 1, 1920 - August 20, 1980)




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