Providence Steamrollers
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Providence Steamrollers
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| Division | Eastern Division |
| Founded | 1946 |
| History | Providence Steamrollers 1946–1949 |
| Arena | Rhode Island Auditorium |
| City | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Team colors | Red, White, and Black |
| Owner(s) | Louis Pieri |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | None |
This article is about the 1940s basketball team. For the 1920s NFL team, see Providence Steam Roller.
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The Providence Steamrollers were a National Basketball Association team based in Providence, Rhode Island. As of May 2012, the Steamrollers remain the last pro sports franchise from one of the Big Four leagues to be based in Rhode Island.
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Franchise history
The Steamrollers were one of the original eleven NBA franchises (when the league was called the Basketball Association of America). The franchise posted an all-time record of 46-122 (.274) before folding after three seasons.
The Steamrollers still hold the dubious NBA record for the fewest games won in a season with 6, in the 1947-48 season (the team does not hold the record for lowest winning percentage – that distinction belongs to the 2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats.) Also during the 1947-48 season, the Steamrollers' Nat Hickey, at age 46, established a still-standing mark as the oldest player in NBA history.
Players of note
- Ernie Calverley - Second-team All-NBA and led league in assists during NBA's first season
- George Nostrand - Tallest player in the NBA's first year
- Howie Shannon - Leading NBA rookie in 1949
- Nat Hickey - Oldest player in NBA history
Coaches and others
- Robert Morris - 1946
- Hank Soar - 1947
- Nat Hickey - 1948
- Ken Loeffler - 1949
Season-by-season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, % = Win–Loss %
| Season | W | L | % | Playoffs | Results |
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| 1946-47 | 28 | 32 | .467 | ||
| 1947-48 | 6 | 42 | .125 | ||
| 1948-49 | 12 | 48 | .250 | ||
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