Hartford Hurricanes Explained

The Hartford Hurricanes were an American basketball team based in Hartford, Connecticut that was a member of the American Basketball League.

The team was previously known as the Elizabeth Braves who moved from Elizabeth, New Jersey, during the 1947/48 season on December 19, 1947, under owner Walter Conlin.^{[1] [2]} That team was wound up due to internal conflicts between investors.^[3]

Notable coaches

• Jack O'Brien
• Tubby Raskin (1902–1981), basketball player and coach

Notes and References

1. News: Hartford Hurricanes Join Am-Hoop League . Record-Journal . Associated Press . 17 December 1947 . 14.
2. News: Lead at Stake in 2 contests . 11 November 2024 . The Times Leader . 25 December 1947 . 27.
3. News: Pro Cage Loop Lifts Elizabeth Franchise . 11 November 2024 . The Star-Ledger . Associated Press . 3 December 1947 . New York . 34.