Glens Falls-Saratoga
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Glens Falls-Saratoga, also known as Schenectady Yankees, Saratoga Harlem Yankees and New York Harlem Yankees was an American basketball
team based in several New York State locations and was a member of the American Basketball League
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In the 1949/1950 season they played as the New York Harlem Yankees. They became the Saratoga Yankees for the 1950/1951 season and the 1951/1952 season. During the 1951/52 season, the Saratoga Harlem Yankees moved to Schenectady, but returned to Saratoga before the end of the season. Finally, during the 1952/1953 season, they played as Glens Falls-Saratoga. The team folded at the end of that season.
Basketball
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team based in several New York State locations and was a member of the American Basketball League
American Basketball League (1925-1955)
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In the 1949/1950 season they played as the New York Harlem Yankees. They became the Saratoga Yankees for the 1950/1951 season and the 1951/1952 season. During the 1951/52 season, the Saratoga Harlem Yankees moved to Schenectady, but returned to Saratoga before the end of the season. Finally, during the 1952/1953 season, they played as Glens Falls-Saratoga. The team folded at the end of that season.
Year-by-year
| Year | Team | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949/50 | New York Harlem Yankees | ABL | 4th | Playoffs |
| 1950/51 | Saratoga Harlem Yankees | ABL | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 1951/52 | Saratoga Harlem Yankees Schenectady Yankees |
ABL | 4th | Did not qualify |
| 1952/53 | Glens Falls-Saratoga | ABL | 7th | N/A |