Brooklyn Arcadians
Encyclopedia
The Brooklyn Arcadians were an American basketball
team based in Brooklyn, New York that was a member of the American Basketball League
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The team was replaced by the New York Celtics
5 games into their final season.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team based in Brooklyn, New York that was a member of the American Basketball League
American Basketball League (1925-1955)
The American Basketball League was an early professional basketball league. During six seasons from 1925-26 to 1930-31, the ABL was the first attempt to create a major professional basketball league in the United States...
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The team was replaced by the New York Celtics
Original Celtics
The Original Celtics were a barnstorming professional basketball team in the 1920s. There is no relation to the modern Boston Celtics. The Original Celtics are often credited with extending the reach of basketball across America and for establishing the importance of aggressive defensive play...
5 games into their final season.
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925/26 | ABL | 1st (1st half); 4th (2nd half) | Finals |
| 1926/27 | ABL | Replaced after 5 games | N/A |