When the Providence franchise was suspended following the 1948 - 49 season , seven of the players were awarded to the nearby Celtics .
In August of 1949 , Calverley signed with the Boston Celtics .
When the Providence franchise was suspended following the 1948 - 49 season , seven of the players were awarded to the nearby Boston Celtics .
In August of 1949 , Calverley signed with the Boston Celtics .