The Paterson Whirlwinds were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
After their first season, the team became known as the Paterson Crescents. During the 1st half of the 1930–31 season, on December 30, 1930, the team dropped out of the league. Owners were Jess Weiner and Jack Summer, both of Paterson, New Jersey. Lou Costello was a player. Mr. Summer once met with Ed Sullivan, then a sportswriter, for advice on how to promote the team.
Year-by-year YearLeagueReg. seasonPlayoffs1928/29ABL8th (1st half); 8th (2nd half)Did not qualify1929/30ABL6th (1st half); 6th (2nd half)Did not qualify1930/31ABL6th (1st half)Did not qualify
The Paterson Crescents were an American basketball team based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Basketball League.
The team was previously known as the Washington Capitols.
Year-by-year YearLeagueReg. seasonPlayoffs1944/45ABL6thDid not qualify1945/46ABL6thDid not qualify1946/47ABL4th, NorthernDid not qualify1947/48ABL2ndFinals1948/49ABL4thPlayoffs1949/50ABL5thDid not qualify1950/51ABL3rdNo playoff
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