Manchester British-Americans
The Manchester British-Americans were an American basketball team based in Manchester, Connecticut that was a member of the American Basketball League. Famed boxer Ruby Goldstein once played for the team. He is one of the oldest people to have ever played in the ABL( American Basketball League) at 43 years 9 months and two days.
Year-by-year
Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
---|---|---|---|
1951/52 | ABL | 5th | Did not qualify |
1952/53 | ABL | 1st | Champions |
Legacy
Their name is not used anymore, however, a name like this helped spread the name of basketball to the UK where the Manchester Giants compete in the BBL (British Basketball League).
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