1951 NBA All-Star Game
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The 1st Annual NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on March 2, 1951, at Boston Garden in Boston, home of the Boston Celtics. The game was the first edition of the National Baske
George Mikan (#99) was selected to the Western team.
Boston Garden hosted the inaugural NBA All-Star Game.
Paul Arizin
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Paul Joseph Arizin, nicknamed "Pitchin Paul", was an American basketball player who spent his entire National Basketball Association career with the Philadelphia Warriors from 1950 to 1962. He retired
1951 NBA All-Star Game
…Knickerbockers were represented by three players each on the roster. The All-Star rosters included three rookies who were drafted in the 1950 draft: Paul Arizin, Bob Cousy and Larry Foust. Two players, Ken Murray and Arnie Risen, were named as alternates for the Eastern and Western team respectively. The…
Arizin with the Philadelphia Warriors
Paul J. Arizin in his Quantico Marine basketball uniform