Anaheim Oranges (1978)
November 8, 2015
World Team Tennis (1978) Born: December 6, 1977 – WTT’s dormant Philadelphia Keystones franchise is sold & relocated to Anaheim, CA Folded: January 5, 1979
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California Surf
March 9, 2013
The Anaheim-based Surf were part of the Southern California soccer boom of the late 1970’s that saw six different NASL and ASL clubs active in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties in 1978. The Surf were the weakest of the region’s three NASL franchises, overshadowed by the glamour of the Los Angeles Aztecs and the on-field success of the San Diego Sockers. The Surf disbanded after four season in late 1981.
California Dreams
December 18, 2011
The California Dreams were a Long Beach-based entry in the Women’s Basketball League during the winter of 1979-80. Team officials infamously enrolled Dreams players at the John Robert Powers Charm School early in the season. That money would have been better spent on the players themselves. Paychecks stopped clearing after a couple of months and the Dreams died in February 1980 without managing to complete their season schedule.
Los Angeles Stars / Orange County Stars
August 25, 2011
International Volleyball Association (1975-1978) Born: 1975 – IVA founding franchise Folded: March 12, 1979 – Merged with San Diego Breakers First Game: Last Game: IVA
Los Angeles Strings (1974-1978)
April 1, 2011
World Team Tennis (1974-1978) Born: 1973 – WTT founding franchise Folded: November 7, 1978 First Match: May 8, 1974 (L 27-26 @ Florida Flamingos) Last