Tag: Robert Benson

1988 World Team Tennis Program

Charlotte Heat

The Charlotte Heat were a co-ed professional tennis club that competed in Billie Jean King’s summertime TeamTennis promotion for five seasons between 1987 and 1991.  The Heat won the league championship in each of their first two seasons of play in 1987 and 1988. After playing their first three seasons at the Olde Providence Racquet Club, the Heat moved into the vast expanse of the Charlotte Coliseum for their final two campaigns in 1990 and 1991.

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Carolina Lightnin' American Soccer League

Carolina Lightnin’

The Carolina Lightnin’ were a popular 2nd division soccer club that played three seasons in Charlotte during the early 1980’s.  The Lightnin’ won the championship of the American Soccer League during the debut season in 1981. The club was the first pro soccer franchise ever established in the Carolinas.

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