(The National Basketball League, or NBL, started play in 1937 and merged with the BAA to form the NBA in 1949.)
Players
stats and more
John Wooden,
George Mikan,
Arnie Risen,
Rube Lautenschlager,
Frankie Brian,
Buddy Jeannette,
Vince McGowan,
Hal Tidrick,
Ben Stephens,
Ralph Johnson, …
Teams
summary, stats and more
Minneapolis Lakers,
Chicago American Gears,
Akron Firestone Non-Skids,
Toledo Jeeps,
Detroit Vagabond Kings,
Kankakee Gallagher Trojans,
Hammond Ciesar All-Americans,
Rochester Royals,
Syracuse Nationals,
Oshkosh All-Stars, …
Seasons
standings, leaders, and more
1948-49,
1947-48,
1946-47,
1945-46,
1944-45,
1943-44,
1942-43,
1941-42,
1940-41,
1939-40,
1938-39,
1937-38, …
Leaders
season, career, and yearly
Awards
MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more
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