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Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

Birthed with a bootlegger's dough, the Brooklyn Americans predated the NY Rangers and opened Madison Square Garden. Wearing Star-spangled uniforms, the Amerks were the NHL's loveable losers while the 20s roared. When the depression came and the partying ended, so did the good times for the Amerks. Red Dutton at the helm, the Americans made one last attempt at survival - they moved to Brooklyn!

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Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

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Brooklyn Americans, the first professional hockey team of Brooklyn, NY. (1h 11m 52s)

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