1946-47 Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons vs. Tri-City Blackhawks FIRST YEAR NBA Program Entertainment Photos Signed in sharpie ink by

Signed in sharpie ink by Willie Mays

It would only take him 3 seasons to hit this goal (he would never do it again)

rebranding as the Guardians and ending one of the most polarizing symbols in sports

Jerry West

The game was played at the Camden Convention Hall in New Jersey and drew a full capacity crowd of 3

1946-47 Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons vs. Tri-City Blackhawks FIRST YEAR NBA Program Entertainment Photos Signed in sharpie ink byOn February 9, 1947 (the first year of the NBA however the NBL and the BAA were still playing under their banners) the Tri City Blackhawks played the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in Fort Wayne, Indiana in front of 3200 fans at the North Side High School Gymnasium. Final Score: Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons 56, Tri City Blackhawks 45Game Summary: The Tri City Blackhawks collapsed in the second half after leading 30 26 at halftime. Fort Wayne dominated the