Member of Rochester Royals, National League titleholders in 1945-46 and 1946- 47 which is now making its debut in BAA. Bob was voted League's most val-uable player in 1946-47... member of League's All-Star team last season. As a collegian Davies was named to 1942 Pic and Collier's All-American teams. Last year he coached his Alma Mater while performing for Royals - commuted by plane between contests... crack collegiate dribbler.
1948 Bowman Set (Basketball) (1948)
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Fast breaking George is back in the pro ranks after spending a season as coach of his alma mater. During the summer, he was purchased from the Nats, after spending 5 years with the Syracuse Club. In college, George led the nation's scorers in '48-'49 and in 1950 rang up 63 points in one game!
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Voted most valuable player to perform in New York's famed Madison Square Garden during his last two collegiate years...named to All-Metropolitan NY All-Star team as well as All-American. One of aces which helped spark Royals to two consecutive National League tities in 1945-46 and 1946-47. Member...
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Tom owns one of the biggest pair of hands in the League. His ability to snare the ball makes him a fine rebounder and clever feeder. Using a variety of shots, Tom can score from underneath as well as at long range. After a hitch in the Army, he returned to the Royals in mid-season last year.
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1972 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1971 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1969 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1961 Fleer Set (Basketball)
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1970 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1957 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1948 Bowman Set (Basketball)
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1996 Topps Stars Set (Basketball)
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Back to the Front! Royals card back du jour...
Don Meineke
Don made headlines in 1951 and '52 as Captain of the Dayton Univ. team. He led the quintet into the N.I.T. Finals both years and was voted Tourney All Star twice. Holder of most of Dayton's basketball. records, Don, played on the Pistons three years before coming to the Royals.
