Monday, January 20, 2020

1950-51 Meriden Sons of Italy (EBL-CT)

1950-51 MERIDEN SONS OF ITALY
EASTERN BASKETBALL LEAGUE - CONNECTICUT

Finished: 16-6 .727, 1st place


Semi-finals: Lost to Torrington, 2-0


Meriden came into the league last year and quickly turned the heads of the competition. They opted to withdraw from the league in October of 1950, but were coaxed back into the league. This year, couldn't quite gel in the first half, only winning 7 of their first 12 games. At this point, they caught fire and won 8 straight games to jump into first place. However, when the playoffs came around, they ran into Torrington, who dispatched them easily.

Head Coach: 



PLAYERS:
  • Dipersio 
  • Len Doctor (July 23, 1922 - November 10, 2008)
  • Francis  
  • Gaffney  
  • George Jarvis (August 6, 1923 - December 1, 2014)
  • Don Kotter (December 29, 1920 - November 11, 1985)
  • Race 
  • Ed Readin 
  • Pete Rybeck (November 29, 1929 - March 25, 2000)
  • Joe Schiopucie (March 20, 1921 - June 12, 2001)
  • Ed Schwartz 
  • Spira 

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