New York Jewels

The New York Jewels were an American basketball team based in New York, New York that was a member of the American Basketball League.[1]

The team was previously known as the Brooklyn Jewels. For the 2nd half of the 1936/37, the team was renamed the Brooklyn Jewels. Before the 1937/38 season, the Brooklyn Jewels became the New Haven Jewels. During the 1st half of that season, the team moved back to New York on November 30, 1937. During the 1940/41 season, the team absorbed the Jersey Reds on January 26, 1940. The team dropped out during the 1st half of the 1941/42 season, but returned for the next season.

Year-by-year

Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1934/35 ABL 1st (1st half); 5th (2nd half) Finals
1935/36 ABL 2nd (1st half); 3rd (2nd half) Did not qualify
1936/37 ABL 4th (1st half) N/A
1937/38 ABL 2nd (1st half); 1st (2nd half) Finals
1938/39 ABL 4th Champion
1939/40 ABL 4th 3rd in Round Robin
1940/41 ABL 4th (1st half); 2nd (2nd half) Did not qualify
1941/42 ABL 5th (1st half) N/A
1942/43 ABL 5th Did not qualify

References

  1. ^ "Celtics Turn Back Visitations". The New York Times. February 14, 1938. Retrieved 2024-02-03.