The Butler club dropped from the AABL before the 1949-50 season, and the Pittsburgh / McKeesport Pirates returned to independent status. The Sharon (PA) Pioneers came into the fold as did a team from Ford City (PA). However, on the eve of the season, Ford City had trouble securing a suitable home court and withdrew, leaving the league with only five teams.
The season was to be split into two 12-game halves, with the winner of each half to meet in the championship series. The defending champion Wheeling Blues got off to a hot start, but then had to hold off a late-charge from the Altoona team do win the first-half crown. Cumberland, who struggled to s 4-8 finish in the first half, rolled to a 10-2 second half and finished 2 games ahead of Altoona, who despite having the best composite record that season were shut out of the playoffs.
Wheeling took a 2-1 lead over Cumberland in the best-of-five championship series before the Dukes won the last two games to win the AABL Championship.
Teams:Altoona Flyers
Wheeling Blues
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