Virginia Squires
October 4, 2020
American Basketball Association (1970-1976) Born: July 29, 1970 – The Washington Caps relocate to Virginia Folded: May 10, 1976 First Game: October 17, 1970 (W
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Memphis Sounds
September 30, 2020
The last of Memphis’ three short-lived entries in the iconic American Basketball Association of the 1970’s, the Sounds counted Stax Records soul music legend Isaac Hayes among the team’s investors.
Dallas Chaparrals
September 29, 2020
American Basketball Association (1967-1973) Born: 1967 – American Basketball Association founding franchise Re-Branded: 1973 (San Antonio Spurs) First Game: October 16, 1967 (W 129-125 vs.
Memphis Pros
September 29, 2020
The Pros, with their monumentally boring name, were the first of three short-lived American Basketball Association franchises to set up shop at the Mid-South Coliseum during the 1970’s. The Pros preceded the Tams (1972-1974) and the Sounds (1974-1975) in this iconic league with its red, white & blue ball.
San Diego Sails
February 7, 2018
American Basketball Association (1975) Born: June 1975 – Re-branded from San Diego Conquistadors Folded: November 11, 1975 First Game: October 24, 1975 (L 120-108 vs. Denver Nuggets)