Paterson Crescents
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The Paterson Whirlwinds were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
After their first season, the team became known as the Paterson Crescents. During the 1st half of the 1930/31 season, on December 30, 1930, the team dropped out of the league. Owners were Jess Weiner and Jack Summer, both of Paterson, New Jersey. Lou Costello was a player. Mr. Summer once met with Ed Sullivan, then a sportswriter, for advice on how to promote the team.
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928/29 | ABL | 8th (1st half); 8th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1929/30 | ABL | 6th (1st half); 6th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1930/31 | ABL | 6th (1st half) | Did not qualify |
The Paterson Crescents were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team was previously known as the Washington Capitols.
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944/45 | ABL | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 1945/46 | ABL | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 1946/47 | ABL | 4th, Northern | Did not qualify |
| 1947/48 | ABL | 2nd | Finals |
| 1948/49 | ABL | 4th | Playoffs |
| 1949/50 | ABL | 5th | Did not qualify |
| 1950/51 | ABL | 3rd | No playoff |
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