Union City Reds
The Union City Reds was an American basketball team based in Union City, New Jersey that was a member of the Metropolitan Basketball League and the American Basketball League.
After the 1933/34 season the team moved to North Bergen and became the Jersey Reds.
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | MBL | 3rd | Did not qualify |
| 1932/33 | MBL | 4th (1st half); 1st (2nd half) | Finals |
| 1933/34 | ABL | 6th (1st half); 6th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
Notable players
Notable players with the Original Celtics include:
- Lou Bender (1910–2009), pioneer player with the Columbia Lions and in early pro basketball, who was later a successful trial attorney.[1]
References
- ^ Mallozzii, Vincent M. "Lou Bender, Columbia Star Who Helped Popularize Basketball in New York, Dies at 99", The New York Times, September 12, 2009. Accessed September 13, 2009.