1945-46 Bridgeport Lenox (CSL)

1945-46 BRIDGEPORT LENOX

EASTERN BASKETBALL LEAGUE - CONNECTICUT
Finished: 13-7 .650, 4th place
Semi-Finals: Defeated Bridgeport Springwoods, 2-1

Finals: Split with Bristol, 1-1 (deciding game not played)

The Lenox Athletic Association of Bridgeport were lead by Norm Ritchel, Joe Oslai and Red Harding. After a sluggish 3-4 start, they started January with a four game winning streak and would win 10 of 13 to climb into fourth place and a spot in the playoffs. Their hot streak continued as the bounced the favored Springwoods from across town. Heading into the championship with the powerhouse Tramps of Bristol, they split the first two games but a third and deciding game was never able to be played. 

Head Coach: 

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PLAYERS:

Bones Hamilton

George Barney (February 20, 1921 - October 15, 2001)

Mal Baxter (November 10, 1921 - September 17, 2010)

Lenny Cocco (September 10, 1924 - June 14, 2008)

Chuck Cullen (June 7, 1919 - August 13, 1973)

Bones Hamilton (December 30, 1920 - April 28, 2000)

Red Harding (June 6, 1921 - May 26, 1998)

Mickey Homa (October 16, 1923 - April 9, 2014)

Kressti 

Marvin Loewith (March 10, 1919 - October 30, 2001)

Al Mansi (July 14, 1921 - January 3, 2013)

Jim Nilan (September 27, 1924 - September 26, 1990)

Joe Oslai (January 27, 1923 - March 10, 1976)

Norm Ritchel (January 28, 1919 - March 9, 1971)

Dave Roberts (March 18, 1921 - April 17, 1992)

Vin Roddy 

Tony Santone (May 30, 1919 - November 15, 1986)

Roddy Stachecin

John Wilson (March 23, 1924 - July 1, 1986)