Tuesday, December 3, 2024

1939-40 Willimantic Lounsbury Aces (CSL)

1939-40 WILLIMANTIC LOUNSBURY ACES
CONNECTICUT STATE BASKETBALL LEAGUE
1st Half: 1-7, .125, t-8th place
2nd Half: 2-6, .250, t-8th place

The city of Willimantic, Connecticut, was a small municipality of about 12,000 people. The smallest hometown of the league, they managed a single win (over New London) in the first half, finishing 1-7. The fared slightly better in the second half, including a big upset win over Bridgeport, but still finished tied for last place. 

Head Coach:
  • uncertain
PLAYERS:

Clovis Beausoleil (April 5, 1917 - August 19, 1985)
Andy Carey (April 23, 1916 - May 26, 1984)
Ralph Crostwaite (February 11, 1916 - April 12, 1993)
Jean Hall (June 16, 1911 - January 14, 1976)
Jimmy Hoffman (May 9, 1917 - October 24, 2001)
Iggy Lombardo (November 29, 1921 - November 9, 2008)
Willie Monroe (December 8, 1914 - January 11, 1993) 
Stan Morrill (June 13, 1916 - March 29, 1944)
Harold Oates (May 2, 1918 - July 5, 2003)
Chick Rowan (January 10, 1916 - May 1996)
Ben Sagal (May 9, 1919 - July 2, 2001)
Joe Syzdek (September 17, 1918 - December 8, 2007)
Ray Truska (September 1, 1920 - January 18, 2002)

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