Providence Steamrollers
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Image:ProvidenceSteamrollers.gif The Providence Steamrollers were a National Basketball Association team based in Providence, Rhode Island.
For the 1920s NFL team see Providence Steam Roller
- Founded: 1946
- Folded: 1949
- Home Arena: Rhode Island Auditorium, also known as the Arena
- Uniform colors: Red and white, with black trim
- NBA Championships: None
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Franchise 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 least games won in a season with 6, in the 1947-1948 season (although they do not hold the record for lowest winning percentage - that distinction belongs to the 1973 Philadelphia 76ers). Also during that season, the Steamrollers' Nat Hickey, at age 46, became the oldest player in NBA history.
Players of note
Basketball Hall of Famers:
None
Not to be forgotten:
- Howie Shannon - won 1949 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
- Ernie Calverley - second team All-NBA and led league in assists during NBA's first season
- George Norstrand - tallest player in the NBA's first year