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1972 Denver Rockets program from the American Basketball Association

Denver Rockets

American Basketball Association (1967-1974) Born: 1967 – ABA founding franchise Re-Branded: 1974 (Denver Nuggets) First Game: October 15, 1967 (W 110-105 vs. Anaheim Amigos) Last

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San Diego Sails American Basketball Association

San Diego Sails

American Basketball Association (1975) Born: June 1975 – Re-branded from San Diego Conquistadors Folded: November 11, 1975 First Game: October 24, 1975 (L 120-108 vs. Denver Nuggets)

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1974 Denver Racquets Pinback Button from World Team Tennis

Denver Racquets

The Denver Racquets were one of 16 teams that competed during the debut season of World Team Tennis in the summer of 1974.  World Team Tennis was a co-ed sports league promoted by women’s superstar Billie Jean King.  Each club consisted of three male and three female players. The Racquets played out of Denver Auditorium Arena. After a slow start to the season, the Racquets caught fire late and upset King’s own Philadelphia Freedoms team in the championship finals. The Racquets would not defend their title, however, as the franchise move to Phoenix under new ownership for the 1975 season.

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