American Basketball Association (1967-1974)
Tombstone
Born: March 31, 19671Louisville Gets ABA Franchise, UPI via the (Toledo) Blade, April 1, 1967, p16
Folded: June 17, 1976, ABA merged with NBA2Colonels Franchise in Doubt, AP via the Kentucky Era, June 16, 1976
First Game: October 15, 1967 (W 110-105 vs. Anaheim Amigos)
Last Game: March 29, 1974 (L 131-111 vs. San Diego Conquistadors)
ABA Championship: 1975
Arena
Louisville Gardens (1967–1970)
Opened: 1905
Freedom Hall (1970–1976)
Opened: 1956
Branding
Team Colors:
- 1967-1970: Green, Black, White
- 1970-1974: Blue, White
- 1974-1976: Blue, White, Red
Ownership
Owners:
- 1967-1969: Joseph E. Gregory, Mamie Gregory, and William C. Boone
- 1969-1973: H. Wendell Cherry, Bill DeWitt, Stuart Jay, David Jones, John Y. Brown, Jr., and Mike Storen
- 1973-1976: John Y. Brown, Jr. and Ellie Brown
Background
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