American Basketball Association (1967-1970)
Tombstone
Born: February 2, 1967 (ABA founding franchise)1Expect Mikan To Head ABA, UPI via The News-Dispatch, Feb. 2, 1967
Relocated: August 31, 1970 (Memphis Pros)2Buccaneers Memphis bound, AP via The Southeast Missourian, Sep. 1
First Game: October 19, 1967 (W 120-112 vs. Houston Mavericks)
Last Game: April 15, 1970 (W 145-127 vs. Dallas Chaparrals )
ABA Championships: None
Arena
Loyola Field House (1967-1969)
Opened: December 5, 19543Loyola University Drops Segregation, AP via The Lewiston Daily Sun, Nov. 26, 1954
Demolished: 1986
Tulane Gym (1969-1970)
Dedicated: October 27, 19334Tulane Will Dedicate $190,000 Gym Tonight, AP via The Tuscaloosa News, Oct. 27, 1933
Municipal Auditorium (1969-1970)
Opened: January 30, 19305Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
Marketing
Team Colors: 6TruColor
Red, navy, white
Ownership
Morton Downey Jr., L. Torrey Comila, Ronnie Kole, James A. Ware, Lionel J. Cunningham, Charles G. Smither, et al.
Background
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American Basketball Association
ABA Apparel
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