Washington Capitols Regular Season Rosters
1948-1949 Washington Capitols Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Feerick | GF | 6-3 | 190 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Kleggie Hermsen | FC | 6-9 | 225 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Sonny Hertzberg | G | 5-10 | 180 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Leo Katkaveck | G | 6-0 | 185 | 0 | NC State | 1948 Rnd 5 Pick 12 | United States |
| John Mandic | GF | 6-4 | 205 | 0 | Oregon State | 1947 Rnd 9 Pick 4 | United States |
| Bones McKinney | FC | 6-6 | 185 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Jack Nichols | F | 6-7 | 222 | 0 | Washington | 1948 Rnd 1 Pick 12 | United States |
| Johnny Norlander | GF | 6-3 | 175 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Dick O'Keefe | G | 6-2 | 185 | 1 | Santa Clara | 1947 Rnd 1 Pick 9 | United States |
| Dick Schulz | G | 6-2 | 192 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Fred Scolari | PG | 5-10 | 180 | 2 | NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States | |
| Jack Toomay | GF | 6-6 | 215 | 1 | Grant Tech | 1947 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Matt Zunic | GF | 6-3 | 195 | 0 | George Washington | 1947 Rnd 5 Pick 8 | United States |
1948-1949 Washington Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | F. Scolari | S. Hertzberg | J. Nichols | B. McKinney | K. Hermsen |
| Rotation | D. O'Keefe | J. Norlander | |||
| Rotation | D. Schulz | M. Zunic | |||
| Rotation | L. Katkaveck | B. Feerick |
1948-1949 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Capitols | 38-22 | - |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 32-28 | 6 |
| 3 | Baltimore Bullets (BAA) | 29-31 | 9 |
| 4 | San Francisco Warriors | 28-32 | 10 |
| 5 | Boston Celtics | 25-35 | 13 |
| 6 | Providence Steamrollers | 12-48 | 26 |
1948-1949 Washington Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Bob Feerick | All-NBA Second Team (1949) |
| Bones McKinney | All-NBA Second Team (1949) |
1948-1949 Washington Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | PTS | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Feerick | 58 | 13.0 | 3.2 |
| Bones McKinney | 57 | 12.7 | 2.0 |
| Kleggie Hermsen | 60 | 11.8 | 1.6 |
| Fred Scolari | 48 | 11.2 | 2.1 |
| Johnny Norlander | 60 | 7.4 | 1.4 |
| Sonny Hertzberg | 60 | 7.4 | 1.9 |
| Jack Nichols | 34 | 11.7 | 1.6 |
| Matt Zunic | 56 | 4.9 | 0.9 |
| Leo Katkaveck | 53 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Dick Schulz | 50 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| Dick O'Keefe | 50 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Jack Toomay | 13 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
1948-1949 Washington Capitols Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Leo Katkaveck was selected as the #12 pick in the 5 Round of the 1948 NBA Draft by the Washington Capitols. Leo Katkaveck signed a multi-year contract with the Washington Capitols on September 1, 1948. Bones McKinney with the on September 1, 1948. Jack Nichols was selected as the #12 pick in the First Round of the 1948 NBA Draft by the Washington Capitols. Jack Nichols signed a multi-year contract with the Washington Capitols on September 1, 1948. Johnny Norlander with the on September 1, 1947. 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. Matt Zunic was selected as the #8 pick in the 5 Round of the 1947 NBA Draft by the Washington Capitols. Matt Zunic signed a contract with the Washington Capitols on September 1, 1948. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Kleggie Hermsen was acquired in a trade by the Washington Capitols from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) on September 1, 1948. Sonny Hertzberg was acquired in a trade by the Washington Capitols from the New York Knicks on December 1, 1947. Dick Schulz was acquired in a trade by the Washington Capitols from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) on May 19, 1948. Fred Scolari with the on September 1, 1947. |