Washington Capitols Regular Season Rosters
1947-1948 Washington Capitols Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Feerick | GF | 6-3 | 190 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Sonny Hertzberg | G | 5-10 | 180 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| John Mahnken | C | 6-8 | 220 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Bones McKinney | FC | 6-6 | 185 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Johnny Norlander | GF | 6-3 | 175 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Buddy O'Grady | G | 5-11 | 170 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Dick O'Keefe | G | 6-2 | 185 | 0 | Santa Clara | 1947 Rnd 1 Pick 9 | United States |
| Irv Rothenberg | F | 6-7 | 215 | 1 | Long Island | 1947 Rnd 6 Pick 7 | United States |
| Dick Schulz | G | 6-2 | 192 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Fred Scolari | PG | 5-10 | 180 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Jack Tingle | GF | 6-4 | 205 | 0 | Kentucky | 1947 Rnd 2 Pick 9 | United States |
| Irv Torgoff | GF | 6-2 | 180 | 1 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
1947-1948 Washington Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lim PT | F. Scolari | S. Hertzberg | B. Feerick | B. McKinney | J. Mahnken |
| Lim PT | D. O'Keefe | J. Norlander | |||
| Lim PT | J. Tingle | ||||
| Lim PT | I. Torgoff |
1947-1948 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Bombers | 29-19 | - |
| 2 | Baltimore Bullets (BAA) | 28-20 | 1 |
| 3 | Chicago Stags | 28-20 | 1 |
| 4 | Washington Capitols | 28-20 | 1 |
1947-1948 Washington Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Bob Feerick | All-NBA First Team (1948) |
| Fred Scolari | All-NBA Second Team (1948) |
1947-1948 Washington Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | PTS | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Feerick | 48 | 16.1 | 1.2 |
| Fred Scolari | 47 | 12.5 | 1.2 |
| Bones McKinney | 43 | 11.3 | 0.8 |
| Johnny Norlander | 48 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Irv Torgoff | 47 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| John Mahnken | 48 | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| Sonny Hertzberg | 37 | 7.4 | 0.6 |
| Dick O'Keefe | 37 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Jack Tingle | 37 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Irv Rothenberg | 11 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
1947-1948 Washington Capitols Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Dick O'Keefe was selected as the #9 pick in the First Round of the 1947 NBA Draft by the Washington Capitols. Dick O'Keefe signed a multi-year contract with the Washington Capitols on September 1, 1947. Fred Scolari with the on September 1, 1947. Jack Tingle was selected as the #9 pick in the Second Round of the 1947 NBA Draft by the Washington Capitols. Jack Tingle signed a contract with the Washington Capitols on September 1, 1947. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Sonny Hertzberg was acquired in a trade by the Washington Capitols from the New York Knicks on December 1, 1947. John Mahnken with the on September 1, 1947. Bones McKinney with the on September 1, 1947. Johnny Norlander was acquired in a trade by the from the New York Knicks on December 1, 1947. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Irv Torgoff as a free agent with the on September 1, 1947. |