On this date in 1946, the first NBA game was held in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens - the New York Knickerbockers defeated the Toronto Huskies, 68 - 66. | NBA Canada
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On this date in 1946, the first NBA game was held in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens - the New York Knickerbockers defeated the Toronto Huskies, 68 - 66. | NBA Canada
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ON THIS DAY (Nov. 1, 1946) the FIRST NBA game took place in TORONTO as the New York Knicks took on the Toronto Huskies in front of 7,090 fans! 🇨🇦 Fans that were taller than the tallest Huskies player (6’8”) got in for free. | NBA Canada
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ON THIS DAY (Nov. 1, 1946) the FIRST NBA game took place in TORONTO as the New York Knicks took on the Toronto Huskies in front of 7,090 fans! 🇨🇦 Fans that were taller than the tallest Huskies player (6’8”) got in for free. | NBA Canada
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Did you know Toronto was home to the first NBA game ever played? In 1946, the Toronto Huskies faced off against the New York Knicks at Maple Leaf Gardens — kicking off what would become one of the biggest sports leagues in the world. Though the team lasted just one season, their impact lives on through every “We the North” chant echoing across the city. 🏀 #museumoftoronto #toyoudontknow #torontohuskies #torontohistory #WeTheNorth #basketballcanada #nbahistory | Museum of Toronto
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Did you know Toronto was home to the first NBA game ever played? In 1946, the Toronto Huskies faced off against the New York Knicks at Maple Leaf Gardens — kicking off what would become one of the biggest sports leagues in the world. Though the team lasted just one season, their impact lives on through every “We the North” chant echoing across the city. 🏀 #museumoftoronto #toyoudontknow #torontohuskies #torontohistory #WeTheNorth #basketballcanada #nbahistory | Museum of Toronto
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