Manchester British-Americans
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The Manchester British-Americans were an American basketball team based in Manchester, Connecticut that was a member of the American Basketball League (ABL). Boxer Ruby Goldstein once played for the team. He is one of the oldest people to have ever played in the ABL at 43 years 9 months and two days. The team played their home games at Manchester Armory.[1]
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951/52 | ABL | 5th | Did not qualify |
| 1952/53 | ABL | 1st | Champions |
Legacy
[edit]Their name is not used anymore, however, a name like this helped spread the name of basketball to the UK where the Manchester Giants competed in the BBL (British Basketball League).[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Barons Will Face Manchester Five". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. 7 February 1953. p. 13. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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