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.
Sport: Basketball (Men's)
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Dallas Chaparrals
September 29, 2020
American Basketball Association (1967-1973) Born: February 2, 1967 – American Basketball Association founding franchise Relocated: April 6,1973 (San Antonio Spurs) First Game: October 16, 1967
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.
Las Vegas Dealers
September 13, 2020
The Las Vegas Dealers were one of seven founding teams in the Western Basketball Association in 1978. The Dealers proved to be the league’s shakiest franchise and barely made it through the season. Dealers founders James Speed and his wife Sylvia came to the ownership suite through unusual – and sad – circumstances. 6′ 7″ James Speed was a prized recruit for the University of Iowa basketball program in 1970. Before he ever took the floor for the Hawkeyes, complications from routine medical procedures left him permanently blind in both eyes. Speed later used part of his $750,000 malpractice judgment to buy the Dealers.
Wilkes-Barre Barons / Pennsylvania Barons
September 2, 2020
Eastern Professional Basketball League (1946-1947) American Basketball League (1947-1953) Eastern Professional Basketball League (1954-1970) Eastern Basketball Association (1958-1978) Continental Basketball Association (1978-1980) Born: 1946 –