1944 World Professional Basketball Tournament
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The 1944 World Professional Basketball Tournament was the 6th edition of the World Professional Basketball Tournament. It was held in Chicago, Illinois,[1] during the days of 20–24 March 1944 and featured 14 teams. It was won by the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons who defeated the Brooklyn Eagles 50–33 in the championship game.[2] The Harlem Globetrotters came in third after beating the New York Rens 37–29 in the third-place game. Bobby McDermott of Fort Wayne was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player.[3]
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Tournament information | |
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Location | Chicago, Illinois |
Dates | 20 March–24 March |
Venue(s) | Chicago Stadium |
Teams | 14 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons |
1st runner-up | Brooklyn Eagles |
2nd runner-up | Harlem Globetrotters |
MVP | Bobby McDermott |
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