Tuesday, September 24, 2024

1952-53 Berwick Carbuilders (EPBL)

1952-53 BERWICK CARBUILDERS
EASTERN BASKETBALL LEAGUE - PENNSYLVANIA
8-12*, .400, 5th
Semi-finals: Defeated Sunbury, 2-1
Finals: Lost to Williamsport, 2-1
* doesn't include loss to Wilkes-Barre Aces

Back in the league after a year absence, the could only manage 3 wins in the ir first 11 games. They rallied and went 5-4 the rest of the way but didn't climb into the playoffs. Brooks Ricca averaged 14.2 PPG before leaving the team in late January. Bells Colone took his spot on the roster and averaged 13.2 PPG in 9 games.

Head Coach:
  • Paul Stenn (Stenko)  (July 12, 1918 - August 2, 2003) Also played. See below.
PLAYERS:
Henry Goodman

Bill Byham (December 12, 1928 - May 30, 2017)
Bells Colone (January 23, 1924 - July 1, 2009)
Henry Goodman (November 22, 1930 - November 24, 2023)
Ted Hanauer (January 1, 1924 - October 1, 2013) 
Joe Hannon (September 18, 1926 - April 7, 1982)
Lockland  
Johnny Mazur (June 17, 1930 - November 1, 2013)
Bucky McConnell (July 1, 1928 - April 1, 2019)
Bob Moroski (June 15, 1930 - January 3, 2011)
Andy O'Donnell (March 10, 1925 - April 22, 2019)
Cas Ostrowski (July 24, 1924 - March 2, 2000)
Shy Raiken (October 29, 1928 - January 16, 2009)
Brooks Ricca (April 22, 1827 - January 28, 2000)
Art Spector (October 17, 1918 - June 18, 1987)
Paul Stenn (Stenko)  (July 12, 1918 - August 2, 2003)
Leroy Watley (March 11, 1925 - January 15, 1996)
Leo Wolf (September 25, 1926 - November 27, 2006)
Gene/Judy Woodlock  
Mike Zedalis (January 5, 1927 - April 25, 2017)
Brooks Ricca









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