Chicago American Gears
| Chicago American Gears | |
|---|---|
| Founded | c.1940 |
| Folded | 1947 |
| History | Chicago American Gears 1944–1947 (NBL) 1947 (PBLA) |
| Arena | International Amphitheatre |
| Capacity | 9,000 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Ownership | Maurice White |
| Championships | NBL: 1 (1947) |
The Chicago American Gears were an American basketball team that played professionally in the National Basketball League (NBL) from 1944 to 1947 and in the Professional Basketball League of America (PBLA) in 1947 after leaving the NBL. The team is best known for George Mikan's stint with the team where he led them to the 1947 NBL championship.