1917–18 Philadelphia Sphas season
(Redirected from 1917-18 Philadelphia Sphas season)
| 1917–18 Philadelphia Sphas season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Eddie Gottlieb |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–11 (.267) |
| Place | Conference: 5th |
| Playoff finish | No playoffs in ALP |
The 1917–18 season was the first for the team that would become the Philadelphia Sphas. Playing in the minor-league American Basketball League of Philadelphia, the team was known as Philadelphia YMHA, as they were sponsored by the local branch of the Young Men's Hebrew Association. Game-by-game records not available for this season.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia St. Columba | 14 | 1 | .933 |
| Philadelphia Hancock | 9 | 6 | .600 |
| Brotherhood Beth Israel | 8 | 7 | .533 |
| Girard Alumni | 6 | 9 | .400 |
| Philadelphia YMHA | 4 | 11 | .267 |
| Philadelphia Port Richmond YMCA | 4 | 11 | .267 |
References
[edit]- ^ Stark, Douglas. The SPHAS: The Life and Times of Basketball's Greatest Jewish Team. Philadelphia: Temple University Press. 2011. Appendix B. 267.