Lenox Merchants

Lenox Merchants were an American semi-professional basketball team based in Lenox, Massachusetts. Founded in 1949 by William "Butch" Gregory,[1] it regularly played exhibition games against NBA teams.[2] During the 1954–1955 season, the Merchants beat the soon-to-be NBA champions, the Syracuse Nationals, twice, and scored victories against the Minneapolis Lakers and the Milwaukee Hawks.[3][4]

Lenox Merchants
Founded1949
Dissolved1959
LocationLenox, Massachusetts

Notable players

References
  1. Derek Gentile (2 July 1998). "Lenox Merchants founder Butch Gregory has died". The Berkshire Eagle. pp. B1–B2. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. Garry Brown (23 October 2021). "NBA once got a toehold in the Berkshires". The Republican. Retrieved 31 December 2022.(subscription required)
  3. Derek Gentile (25 February 2016). "Lenox hoopsters of the '50s as good as pros — really". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  4. Garry Brown (6 March 2015). "Earl Lloyd's passing stirs memories of NBA teams losing to the Lenox Merchants". The Republican. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  5. Ernie Roberts (5 June 1959). "New B.U. coach faces tough task". The Boston Globe. p. 39. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Ex-Merchant named coach". The Berkshire Eagle. 8 June 1959. p. 22. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. Roger O'Gara (9 December 1959). "Fair or Foul". The Berkshire Eagle. p. 38. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. Roger O'Gara (21 October 1954). "Ray Felix, giant center, to play for Merchants against Celtics tonight". The Berkshire Eagle. p. 14. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  9. "Harrell to be given day sunday afternoon at Armory". The Berkshire Eagle. 5 March 1954. p. 20. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  10. Roger O'Gara (8 March 1954). "Harrell stars on his day in leading Merchants to 93-84 win over Rens". The Berkshire Eagle. p. 16. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  11. Roger O'Gara (16 November 1955). "Fair or Foul". The Berkshire Eagle. p. 34. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  12. Roger O'Gara (17 December 1954). "Merchants beat Milwaukee 98-86; Gregory ponders when to resume". The Berkshire Eagle. p. 16. Retrieved 31 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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