Cleveland Rebels
History 1947-1947 (1 season)

Teams Cleveland Rebels

The Rebels were an inaugural franchise in the BAA's first season. The team went 30–30, finishing 3rd in the Western Division and losing in the first round of the playoffs, two games to one to the New York Knickerbockers, in its only season before going out of business. The Rebels included notable early pro stars Big Ed Sadowski and Kenny Sailors. Cleveland would not have another team in what would become the NBA until the Cavaliers joined the league in 1970.

The Rebels were an inaugural franchise in the BAA's first season. The team went 30–30, finishing 3rd in the Western Division and losing in the first round of the playoffs, two games to one to the New York Knickerbockers, in its only season before going out of business. The Rebels included notable early pro stars Big Ed Sadowski and Kenny Sailors. Cleveland would not have another team in what would become the NBA until the Cavaliers joined the league in 1970.

1947 Cleveland Rebels

1947-1947 (1 season)

Cleveland Rebels Team History

All-time franchise record

30-30 (.500)

0 championships in 0 appearances

Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result

1947 30-30 Lost Quarterfinals

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Longest Serving GM's

Tenure Years General Manager

1947 1 Albert C. Sutphin

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