American Basketball Association (1975)
Tombstone
Born: August, 28 1975 (Baltimore Hustlers-ABA sells bankrupt Memphis Sounds to Lee Finkelstein et al)1ABA sends ‘Hustlers’ to Baltimore, AP via The Eugene Register-Guard, Aug. 29, 1975
Rebranded: September 13, 1975 (Baltimore Claws)2Sports Roundup, Basketball, The Wilmington Star-News, Sep., 14, 1975
Folded: October 20, 19753ABA trims Claws, AP via The St. Joseph Gazette, Oct. 21, 1975
First Game: N/A (Exhibition only. Folded before the start of the season)
Last Game: N/A
ABA Championships: None
Arenas
Baltimore Civic Center
Opened: October 23, 19624Civic Center in Baltimore Will Open Tonight, AP via The St. Joseph News-Press, Oct. 23, 1962
Marketing
Team Colors: 5TruColor
Green, orange, white
Ownership
Lee Finkelstein et al. (1975)
Background
COMING SOON
American Basketball Association
ABA Apparel
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