St. Louis Bombers (NBA)
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| St. Louis Bombers | |
| Division | Western |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Folded | 1950 |
| Home court | St. Louis Arena |
| Colors | Red and White |
| NBA Championships | 0 |
| Conference Championships | 0 |
| Playoff Appearances | 0 |
| Head coach | |
| General manager | |
| Owner | |
| Other League Championships | |
The St. Louis Bombers were a National Basketball Association team based in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1946. The team ceased operations in 1950.
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[edit] Franchise history
The St. Louis Bombers were originally part of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946. The BAA merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 1950, the Bombers, along with five other teams, dropped out of the league altogether.
[edit] Coaches and others
- Grady Lewis
[edit] Season-by-season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, % = Win–Loss %
| Season | W | L | % | Playoffs | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Bombers (BAA) | |||||
| 1946-47 | 38 | 23 | 0.623 | 1-2 | Lost in quarterfinals |
| 1947-48 | 29 | 19 | 0.604 | 3-4 | Lost in semifinals |
| 1948-49 | 29 | 31 | 0.483 | 0-2 | Lost in semifinals |
| St. Louis Bombers (NBA) | |||||
| 1949-50 | 26 | 42 | 0.382 | Did not qualify | |

