Providence Steamrollers

Providence Steamrollers
Division Eastern Division
Founded 1946
History 1946–1949
Arena Rhode Island Auditorium
Location Providence, Rhode Island
Team colors Burgundy, pink, black
              
Ownership Louis Pieri

The Providence Steamrollers were a Basketball Association of America team based in Providence, Rhode Island.[1] As of 2018, the Steamrollers remain the last professional sports franchise from one of the Big Four leagues to be based in Rhode Island, and none are currently planned to relocate or expand to the state.

Franchise history

The Steamrollers were one of the original eleven NBA franchises (when the league was called the Basketball Association of America). The franchise posted an all-time record of 46–122 (.274) before folding after three seasons.

The Steamrollers still hold the dubious NBA record for the fewest games won in a season with six, in the 1947–48 season. However, the 2011-2012 Charlotte Bobcats hold the record for the lowest winning percentage in NBA history, with .106. Also during the 1947–48 season, the Steamrollers' coach Nat Hickey activated himself as a player for one game two days before his 46th birthday, setting a still-standing record as the oldest player in NBA history.

Players of note

Coaches and others

Season-by-season records

NBA Champions Conference Champions Division Champions Playoff Berth
Season League Conference Finish Division Finish Wins Losses Win% GB Playoffs Awards
1946–47BAA––Eastern4th2832.46721
1947–48BAA––Eastern4th642.12521
1948–49BAA––Eastern6th1248.20026
Regular Season record46122.2741946–1949
Playoff record00.000

References

  1. ↑ Providence Steam Rollers Franchise Index


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