Newark Bears (basketball)
| Game | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Folded | 1935 |
| League | American Basketball League |
| Team history | Newark Bears (1933-1934) Newark Mules (1934-1935) |
| Based in | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
The Newark Bears (also known as the Joe Fays and Newark Mules) was a short lived American basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey, that was a member of the American Basketball League (ABL). The team was renamed as the Newark Mules in 1934, and folded on January 18, 1935, following a merger with the New Britan Jackaways to become the New Britain Mules.
History
The Bears began play in the 1933-34 season, with head coach Abe Schartoff. In the Bears first season, they finished with a record of 13 wins and 22 losses. Bennie Borgmann led the team in points with 321.[1] Their second and final season, they Bears were renamed as the Newark Mules was led by head coach John "Honey" Russell.[2] Borgmann again led the team in points, with 258. On January 18, 1935, the Newark Mules folded following a merger with the New Britan Jackaways to become the New Britain Mules.[3][4]
Season-by-season record
| Year | League | GP | W | L | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933-34 | ABL | 35 | 13 | 22 | 7th (1st half); 5th (2nd half) | Did not qualify |
| 1934-35 | ABL | 24 | 12 | 12 | 4th (1st half) | N/A (Team folded) |
Head coaches
Source:[7]
- Abe Schartoff (1933-34)
- Joe Dreyfus (1934)
- John "Honey" Russell (1935)
References
- ^ "1933-34 Newark Bears Roster". February 10, 2026.
- ^ "1934-35 Newark Mules Roster". February 10, 2026.
- ^ Society, Peach Basket (2018-01-25). "Peach Basket Society: 1934-35 Newark / New Britain Mules (ABL)". Peach Basket Society. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "Hartford Courant Archive". Newspapers.com. 1943-03-24. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "American Basketball League II - 1933-34 ABL Season Overview". RetroSeasons. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "American Basketball League II - 1934-35 ABL Standings". RetroSeasons. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Society, Peach Basket (2018-01-25). "Peach Basket Society: 1934-35 Newark / New Britain Mules (ABL)". Peach Basket Society. Retrieved 2026-02-10.