Chicago Bruins

The Chicago Bruins were an American basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Chicago Bears football team owner George Halas, the Bruins were a member of the American Basketball League, a league that also featured other National Football League team owners and run by NFL President Joseph Carr. Among the team's players were Bears quarterback Laurie Walquist and future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Nat Holman.[1]

The team later played in the National Basketball League (1939–1942) and World Professional Basketball Tournament.

Year-by-year

Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1925/26 ABL 7th (1st half); 7th (2nd half) Did not qualify
1926/27 ABL 7th (1st half); 6th (2nd half) Did not qualify
1927/28 ABL 3rd, Western Did not qualify
1928/29 ABL 4th (1st half); 7th (2nd half) Did not qualify
1929/30 ABL 4th (1st half); 3rd (2nd half) Did not qualify
1930/31 ABL 5th (1st half); 1st(t) (2nd half) 2nd Half Tiebreaker
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References

  1. Mayer, Larry (February 19, 2020). "Halas was a pro basketball pioneer as well". Chicago Bears. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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