Philadelphia Sold Jerry Rullo’s Rights
On October 14, 1947, the Philadelphia Warriors sold Jerry Rullo's player rights to the original Baltimore Bullets for cash. Basketball-Reference's Philadelphia, Baltimore and league transaction pages all identify Baltimore as the buyer, which is important because the 1944-54 Bullets were a separate franchise from the modern Washington Wizards. Rullo had been part of Philadelphia's inaugural BAA championship team, appearing in 50 regular-season games and averaging 2.5 points.
The Warriors Moved a Reserve Without Losing Their Core
Philadelphia received cash and moved on from a low-volume player without losing a core contributor. Rullo had averaged 2.5 points on .299 shooting in 1946-47 and was not among the Warriors' primary scorers. Philadelphia remained one of the league's strongest teams in 1947-48, going 27-21 and reaching the BAA Finals again.
Baltimore Got Two Scoreless Games
Baltimore received almost no direct playing value from Rullo. He appeared in only two games for the Bullets in 1947-48, went scoreless and attempted four field goals before the club placed his contract on waivers on December 1. Baltimore went on to win the 1948 BAA championship, but Rullo was no longer on the roster for that run and should not receive retrospective credit for the title.
The Small Deal Still Favors Philadelphia
This is a small transaction with a clear outcome. Philadelphia sold a reserve who had already contributed to a championship roster but was not central to the next season's plans. Baltimore paid cash, used Rullo twice and waived him less than two months later. The unknown sale price prevents a precise financial judgment on Philadelphia's side, but the basketball comparison is straightforward: the Warriors gave up almost no subsequent value to Baltimore.
Final Verdict
Warriors Win — Golden State B+, Baltimore C-. Philadelphia sold Jerry Rullo's player rights to the original Baltimore Bullets for cash on October 14, 1947. Rullo had played 50 games at 2.5 points per game for the 1947 BAA champion Warriors, but his Baltimore stay lasted only two games and he did not score before the Bullets placed him on waivers in December. Philadelphia's cash return is undisclosed, so it cannot be valued precisely.