Hartford Hurricanes
Encyclopedia
The Hartford Hurricanes were an American basketball
team based in Hartford, Connecticut
that was a member of the American Basketball League
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The team was previously known as the Elizabeth Braves
who moved to Hartford during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947.
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 Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
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 previously known as the Elizabeth Braves
Elizabeth Braves
The Elizabeth Braves were an American basketball team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.The team moved to Hartford to become the Hartford Hurricanes during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947....
who moved to Hartford during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947.
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947/48 | ABL | 5th | Did not qualify |
| 1948/49 | ABL | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 1949/50 | ABL | 6th | Did not qualify |