Providence Steamrollers
Franchise Overview 1947-1949 (3 seasons)

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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 six, in the 1947–48 season. However, the 2011-2012 Charlotte Bobcats hold the record for the lowest winning percentage in NBA history, with .106. During that 1947–48 season, the Steamrollers' coach Nat Hickey activated himself as a player for two games, the second of which was two days before his 46th birthday, setting a still-standing record as the oldest player in NBA 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 six, in the 1947–48 season. However, the 2011-2012 Charlotte Bobcats hold the record for the lowest winning percentage in NBA history, with .106. During that 1947–48 season, the Steamrollers' coach Nat Hickey activated himself as a player for two games, the second of which was two days before his 46th birthday, setting a still-standing record as the oldest player in NBA history.

1947 Providence Steamrollers

1947-1949 (3 seasons)

Providence Steamrollers Team History

All-time franchise record

46-122 (.274)

0 championships in 0 appearances

Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result

1949 12-48 Missed Playoffs

1948 6-42 Missed Playoffs

1947 28-32 Missed Playoffs

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1st Round Draft Picks

Year Rd/Pick Player

1949 1 / 1 Howie Shannon

1948 1 / 1 Andy Tonkovich

1947 1 / 4 Walt Dropo

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Longest Serving GM's

Tenure Years General Manager

1947-49 3 Joseph Fay

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Team Owners

Tenure Years Owner

1947-49 3 Lou Peiri

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