The Schenectady Packers were an American

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team based in

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that was a member of the New York State Professional Basketball League and the American Basketball League. The team was originally known as the Schenectady Comets and played in the New York State League from 1946. Home games were played at the Schenectady Armory. After losing money their first year, they were acquired by Hank Bozzi and Si Etkin. Renamed the Schnectady Packers, they played in the American Basketball League. Their most memorable game was against the

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, including

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and

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. The team folded during the 1949 season.

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