Baltimore Bullets (1944–54)
| Baltimore Bullets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1944 |
| History |
Baltimore Bullets (ABL) 1944–1947 Baltimore Bullets (BAA) 1947–1949 Baltimore Bullets (NBA) 1949–1954 |
| Arena | Baltimore Coliseum |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Team colors |
Blue, red, white |
| Championships |
1 (1948) |
The Baltimore Bullets were an American Basketball League (1944–47) team, and later, a Basketball Association of America (1947–49), and (beginning in 1949, following the BAA's absorption of the National Basketball League) a National Basketball Association team based in Baltimore. The team folded November 27, 1954 with a 3–11 record,[1] making the Bullets the last NBA franchise to do so, as of 2018. Out of all defunct NBA teams, the Bullets were members of the association for the longest time and the only defunct team to win a championship. The Baltimore Bullets acquired their name in reference to the Phoenix Shot Tower.[2][3]
Franchise History
- Baltimore Bullets (BAA, 1948–1949) – 1 Championship and 2 Playoff Appearances
- Baltimore Bullets (NBA, 1950–1954) – 1 Playoff Appearance
Season-by-season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses
| Year | Lg | W-L | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944–45 | ABL | 14–16 4th, | Lost ABL Finals | |
| 1945–46 | ABL | 21–13 1st-T, | Won ABL Finals | |
| 1946–47 | ABL | 31–3 1st, | Southern Division | Forfeited ABL Finals |
| 1947–48 | BAA | 28–20 2nd, | Western Division | Won BAA Finals |
| 1948–49 | BAA | 29–31 3rd, | Eastern Division | Lost East Div Semis |
| 1949–50 | NBA | 25–43 5th, | Eastern Division | Did not qualify |
| 1950–51 | NBA | 24–42 5th, | Eastern Division | Did not qualify |
| 1951–52 | NBA | 20–46 5th, | Eastern Division | Did not qualify |
| 1952–53 | NBA | 16–54 4th, | Eastern Division | Lost East Div Semis |
| 1953–54 | NBA | 16–56 5th, | Eastern Division | Did not qualify |
| 1954–55 | NBA | 3–11 | Eastern Division | folded during season |
List of notable personnel
Players
Coaches
Basketball Hall of Famers
- Buddy Jeannette (Player, 1947–50/Coach, 1947–51)
- Clair Bee (coach, 1952–54)
References
- ↑ "Bullets Fold For Season". The Daily Chronicle. Centralia, Washington. November 27, 1954. p. 5. Retrieved May 27, 2018. (Subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Vecsey, George (12 November 1995). "Sports of The Times;Say Goodbye To 'Bullets' As Nickname". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ↑ Lee, Michael (24 December 2011). "Former Wizards owner Irene Pollin wouldn't have a problem with name changing back to Bullets". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ↑ "GEARS DEFEATED BY BALTIMORE IN EXHIBITION TEST". Chicago Tribune. 22 December 1946. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ↑ "Howard Rosan, basketball pro". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 5, 1976. p. 34. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Philadelphia Warriors 1947 |
BAA Champions Baltimore Bullets 1948 |
Succeeded by Minneapolis Lakers 1949 and 1950 |
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