Hartford Hurricanes

The Hartford Hurricanes were an American basketball team based in Hartford, Connecticut that was a member of the American Basketball League.

The team was previously known as the Elizabeth Braves who moved from Elizabeth, New Jersey, during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947, under owner Walter Conlin. The team was rebranded due to internal conflicts between investors.

Notable coaches

Jack O'Brien
Tubby Raskin (1902–1981), basketball player and coach

References

↑ "Hartford Hurricanes Join Am-Hoop League". Record-Journal. Associated Press. 17 December 1947. p. 14.
1 2 "Lead at Stake in 2 contests". The Times Leader. 25 December 1947. p. 27. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
↑ "Pro Cage Loop Lifts Elizabeth Franchise". The Star-Ledger. New York. Associated Press. 3 December 1947. p. 34. Retrieved 11 November 2024.

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[1] "Hartford Hurricanes Join Am-Hoop League". Record-Journal. Associated Press. 17 December 1947. p. 14.

[TimesLeader1947-2] 1 2 "Lead at Stake in 2 contests". The Times Leader. 25 December 1947. p. 27. Retrieved 11 November 2024.

[3] "Pro Cage Loop Lifts Elizabeth Franchise". The Star-Ledger. New York. Associated Press. 3 December 1947. p. 34. Retrieved 11 November 2024.