The Scranton Miners were an Eastern Professional Basketball League basketball team based in Scranton, Pennsylvania that was a member of the American Basketball League. Arthur Pachter was the Owner and coach for many years. The team was previously known as the Jersey City Atoms.In the 1950s and 1960s the Miners played in the old Eastern Professional Basketball League. For many years the team was owned by local businessman, Art Pachter, and played games at the Scranton CYC building.