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The '''1939-40 NBL season''' was the inaugural season of the National Basketball League, which merged with the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1949 to create the [[National Basketball Association|National Basketball Association (NBA)]]. There were eight teams in the league, split into Eastern and Western divisions | The '''1939-40 NBL season''' was the inaugural season of the National Basketball League, which merged with the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1949 to create the [[National Basketball Association|National Basketball Association (NBA)]]. There were eight teams in the league, split into Eastern and Western divisions. The postseason consisted of a semifinal round and a championship round. The [[Oshkosh All-Stars]] were league champions. | ||
==Teams== | ==Teams== | ||
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| [[Chicago Bruins]] vs. [[Indianapolis Kautskys]] | | [[Chicago Bruins]] vs. [[Indianapolis Kautskys]] | ||
| [ | | [[Chicago Bruins vs. Indianapolis Kautskys (March 2, 1940)|Regular Season]] | ||
| 132nd Regiment Armory | | [[132nd Regiment Armory]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:33, 24 February 2022
| Preseason | n/a |
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| Regular Season | November 22, 1939-March 6, 1940 |
| Postseason | March 7-16, 1940 |
| ← n/a • NBA seasons • 1940-41 → | |
The 1939-40 NBL season was the inaugural season of the National Basketball League, which merged with the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1949 to create the National Basketball Association (NBA). There were eight teams in the league, split into Eastern and Western divisions. The postseason consisted of a semifinal round and a championship round. The Oshkosh All-Stars were league champions.
Teams
Eastern Division
- Akron Firestone Non-Skids
- Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
- Detroit Eagles
- Indianapolis Kautskys
Western Division
- Chicago Bruins
- Hammond Ciesar All-Americans
- Oshkosh All-Stars
- Sheboygan Red Skins
Publications
| Programs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team(s) | Type | Venue | |
| Chicago Bruins vs. Indianapolis Kautskys | Regular Season | 132nd Regiment Armory | |
