Baltimore Clippers (basketball)
The Baltimore Clippers were an American basketball team based in Baltimore, Maryland, which played in the American Basketball League.
History
The Baltimore Clippers were owned and managed by Henry Dopkin.[1] They played out of the Baltimore Coliseum.[2]
1939–1940 season
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
| 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
- ^ "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.