New York Jewels Explained

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

YearLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffs
1934/35ABL1st (1st half); 5th (2nd half)Finals
1935/36ABL2nd (1st half); 3rd (2nd half)Did not qualify
1936/37ABL4th (1st half)N/A
1937/38ABL2nd (1st half); 1st (2nd half)Finals
1938/39ABL4thChampion
1939/40ABL4th3rd in Round Robin
1940/41ABL4th (1st half); 2nd (2nd half)Did not qualify
1941/42ABL5th (1st half)N/A
1942/43ABL5thDid not qualify

References

  1. News: February 14, 1938 . Celtics Turn Back Visitations . 2024-02-03 . The New York Times . en.