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Providence Steamrollers
Defunct American basketball team / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the 1940s basketball team. For the 1920s NFL team, see Providence Steamrollers (NFL).
The Providence Steamrollers were a Basketball Association of America team based in Providence, Rhode Island.[1] As of 2024, the Steamrollers were the last professional sports franchise from one of the Big Four leagues to be based in Rhode Island.
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Division | Eastern |
Founded | 1946 |
Folded | 1949 |
History | Providence Steamrollers 1946–1949 |
Arena | Rhode Island Auditorium |
Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
Team colors | Burgundy, pink, black |
General manager | Joe Fay |
Ownership | Louis Pieri |
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