Max Zaslofsky: Rising Basketball Star of the 1949 BAA Chicago Stags
The page from the January 1949 Sportfolio sports publication features Max Zaslofsky, a prominent basketball player at the time. Zaslofsky, who played for the Chicago Stags in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), is highlighted for his shooting prowess and notable performance in professional basketball. Before his professional career, he garnered attention during his college years at St. John's University, where he emerged as a significant player. The article indicates that he is recognized among the top sharpshooters in the BAA, reflecting his skills on the court. Zaslofsky is described as standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, emphasizing his physical attributes as an athlete. The Chicago Stags were one of the original teams in the BAA, which eventually merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form what is now known as the NBA.