1927-28 New York Celtics Roster
American Basketball League (ABL)
Team Record: 40-9
in the ABL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 5-1 Won Championship
First Round - Defeated Philadelphia Warriors 2-0
Finals - Defeated Fort Wayne Hoosiers 3-1
Coach: Johnny Whitty (40-9)
Location: New York, New York
1927-28 New York Celtics StatisticsTeam Record: 40-9
in the ABL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 5-1 Won Championship
First Round - Defeated Philadelphia Warriors 2-0
Finals - Defeated Fort Wayne Hoosiers 3-1
Coach: Johnny Whitty (40-9)
Location: New York, New York
1927-28 New York Celtics Results
The New York Celtics of the American Basketball League ended the 1927-28 season with a record of 40 wins and 9 losses, in the ABL's Eastern Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 5-1.
Davey Banks tossed in a team-best 412 points for the Celtics, while Joe Lapchick and Nat Holman scored 6 or more per game also.
Johnny Whitty coached the team. The 1927-28 New York Celtics won the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey Banks | F | 5'8" | 150 | New York, NY | ||
| Pete Barry | G-F | November 16, 1896 | 5'11" | 170 | New York, NY | |
| Dutch Dehnert | F | April 5, 1898 | 6'2" | 175 | Columbia | New York, NY |
| Joe Dreyfus | G-F | December 11, 1892 | 5'9" | 165 | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Nat Holman | F-G | October 19, 1896 | 5'11" | 160 | Savage School | New York, NY |
| Joe Lapchick | C | April 12, 1900 | 6'5" | 185 | ||
| Chris Leonard | F-G-C | February 10, 1890 | 6'3" | 190 | Manhattan | New York, NY |
| Johnny Whitty | G | February 2, 1896 | 5'9" | 175 | Brooklyn, NY |
