Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1948-49 Harrisburg Modern Army and Navy (ESABL)

1948-49 HARRISBURG MODERN ARMY AND NAVY
EASTERN STATES AMATEUR BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Northern Division
9-5 .643, 3rd place

Playing out of a military installation, the Harrisburg team, comprised largely with servicemen, got off to a hot start, wining six out of their first seven games. However, when the calendar turned to February, the team hit a lump, losing three straight and with a loss in their closing contest, missed a shot at the playoffs.

Head Coach:
  • Joe Mulligan (October 23, 1912 - September 25, 1989)   Also played. See below

PLAYERS:

Dave Conrad (March 10, 1929 - January 1, 2017)
Danny Ernst (b. November 22, 1922)
Harry Hafer (May 27, 1925 - November 5, 1988)
Al Hench 
Clarence Hummel (April 1, 1925 - May 3, 2004)
Dave McWhite (November 6, 1919 - December 8, 1997)
Joe Mulligan (October 23, 1912 - September 25, 1989) 
Bob Nicholson (August 17, 1928 - January 18, 1994)
Newman Silks (October 21, 1927 - January 24, 2014)
Frank Towe (March 9, 1922 - April 23, 1994)
Marvin Walter  (June 4, 1927 - September 17, 2024)
Charles Weller 

Charles Weller

Marvin Walter

Dave Conrad