American Basketball Association (1967-1968)
Tombstone
Born: February 2, 1967 (ABA founding franchise)1Expect Mikan To Head ABA, UPI via The News-Dispatch, Feb. 2, 1967
Relocated: May 22, 1968 (Miami Floridians)2Basketball’s Muskies Find New Home In Miami, UPI via The St. Petersburg Times, May 23, 1968
First Game: October 22, 1967(L 104-96 vs. Kentucky Colonels)
Last Game: April 14, 1968(L 114-105 vs. Pittsburgh Pipers, Game 5, ABA Finals)
ABA Championships: None
Arena
Met Center, Bloomington, MN (15,000)
Opened: October 21, 1967
Demolished: December 13, 1994
Marketing
Team Colors: 3TruColor
Blue, gold, white
Ownership
L.P. Shields & Fred Jefferson (1968–1969)
Ned Doyle (1970)
Background
COMING SOON
American Basketball Association
ABA Apparel
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Any name and number on jerseys
Jerseys feature sewn tackle twill crest, numbers & letters
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Heavyweight fabric for jerseys made to game standards
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