Southern California Bangers
August 3, 2012
The Southern California Bangers were a One-Year Wonder in the co-ed International Volleyball Association (IVA) during the summer of 1975. Basketball superstar Wilt Chamberlain was an early investor in the IVA and owned the Bangers franchise during the league’s debut season. Chamberlain was a terrific volleyball player himself and suited up to play occasionally for the Bangers during the summer of 1975. The team played their home matches at UC-Irvine’s Crawford Hall and disbanded after a 6-18 season in 1975.
