Baltimore Clippers (basketball)
The Baltimore Clippers were an American basketball team based in Baltimore, Maryland, which played in the American Basketball League.
History
[edit]The Baltimore Clippers were owned and managed by Henry Dopkin.[1] They played out of the Baltimore Coliseum.[2]
1939–1940 season
[edit]They played their first game on November 10, 1939, losing to the New York Jewels.[3] Members of the first team included Bobby McDermott.[2]
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939/40 | ABL | 5th | 5th in Round Robin |
| 1940/41 | ABL | 5th (1st half); 5th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
References
[edit]- ^ "Lentz Guest of Honor at Cage Exhibition". The Baltimore Sun. November 5, 1939. p. 28. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Clippers to Tackle Wilkes-Barre Next". The Baltimore Sun. November 12, 1939. p. 26. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "New York Five Tops Clippers". The Baltimore Sun. November 11, 1939. p. 15. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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