Detroit Eagles
Franchise Overview 1937-1943 (7 seasons)

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The Detroit Eagles were a professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan. Managed by Dutch Dehnert, they played in the National Basketball League from 1939 to 1941, then became a barnstorming team. The team folded during the 1942–43 season after most of the roster had been drafted to serve in the military. The Eagles won the 1941 World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago with a 39-37 victory over the Oshkosh All-Stars. They returned to the tournament in 1942, but this time lost to Oshkosh 43-41.

The Detroit Eagles were a professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan. Managed by Dutch Dehnert, they played in the National Basketball League from 1939 to 1941, then became a barnstorming team. The team folded during the 1942–43 season after most of the roster had been drafted to serve in the military. The Eagles won the 1941 World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago with a 39-37 victory over the Oshkosh All-Stars. They returned to the tournament in 1942, but this time lost to Oshkosh 43-41.

1938 Warren Penns

1937-1943 (7 seasons)

Detroit Eagles Team History

All-time franchise record

54-52 (.509)

0 championships in 0 appearances

Franchise History

1942-1943

Detroit Eagles (indep.)

1940-1941

Detroit Eagles (NBL)

1939

Cleveland White Horses (NBL)

1938

Warren Penns (NBL)

1937

Warren Hyvis Oilers (MBC)

Top Seasons

Year Record Result

1941 12-12 Lost NBL Semi-Finals
Won World Pro Basketball Tournament

1941 4-0 Won World Pro Basketball Tournament

1940 17-11 Lost Eastern Semi-Finals

1939 14-14 Missed Playoffs

1938 3-9 Missed Playoffs

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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result

1943 Missed Postseason

1942 Lost World Pro Basketball Tournament

1941 12-12 Lost NBL Semi-Finals
Won World Pro Basketball Tournament

1940 17-11 Lost Eastern Semi-Finals

1939 14-14 Missed Playoffs

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