Chicago Bruins
History 1926-1942 (17 seasons)

Teams Chicago Bruins

The Chicago Bruins were an American basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Chicago Bears football team owner George Halas, the Bruins were a member of the American Basketball League, a league that also featured other National Football League team owners and run by NFL President Joseph Carr. Among the team's players were Bears quarterback Laurie Walquist and future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Nat Holman. The team later played in the National Basketball League (1939–1942) and World Professional Basketball Tournament.

1927 Chicago Bruins

1926-1942 (17 seasons)

Chicago Bruins Team History

All-time franchise record

134-194 (.409)

0 championships in 0 appearances

Franchise History

1940-1942

Chicago Bruins (NBL)

1939

Chicago Harmons (indep.)

1926-1931

Chicago Bruins (ABL1)

Top Seasons

Year Record Result

1941 11-13 Missed Playoffs

1940 14-14 Lost World Pro Basketball Tournament

1931 18-19 Lost Second Half Tie-breaker

1930 29-25 Missed Postseason

1929 19-22 Missed Postseason

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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result

1942 8-15 Missed Playoffs

1941 11-13 Missed Playoffs

1940 14-14 Lost World Pro Basketball Tournament

1939 Missed Postseason

1931 18-19 Lost Second Half Tie-breaker

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Chicago Bruins Team History

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