New York State Professional Basketball League

Cohoes players were stranded in New York City during a snow storm and were unable to make the game on time.

[3] The Mohawk Royals set a league-high for points scored during a game on January 8, 1948 with 112 in victory over the Oswego Pontiacs.

[3] Jerry Rizzo joined the NYSPL Saratoga Indians following a suspension from the National Basketball League for a physical altercation with a referee.

The fire department eventually accepted plans by the team to admit a limited number of spectators to the venue.

[6] League officials vowed to return for the 1949–1950 season, but it eventually disbanded due to high operating costs.