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Pittsburgh Condors
The Pittsburgh Condors, originally called the Pittsburgh Pipers, were charter members of the American Basketball Association in 1967. After winning the league's first championship, they moved to Minnesota, only to move back the following season. The year after that they adopted the Condors nickname... -
Pittsburgh Pipers
Pipers was the original nickname of Pittsburgh's American Basketball Association team. They began play in 1967, the league's inaugural season. After winning the championship, they moved to Minnesota, then moved back to Pittsburgh the following year. A year later they were the Pittsburgh Condors.... -
Pittsburgh Pipers 1968 ABA Champions
Pipers was the original nickname of Pittsburgh's American Basketball Association team. They began play in 1967, the league's inaugural season. After winning the league's first-ever championship, they moved to Minnesota, then moved back to Pittsburgh the following year. A year later they were the... -
Pittsburgh Pipers Alternate Logo
Pipers was the original nickname of Pittsburgh's American Basketball Association team. They began play in 1967, the league's inaugural season. After winning the championship, they moved to Minnesota, then moved back to Pittsburgh the following year. A year later they were the Pittsburgh Condors.... -
San Diego Conquistadors ABA
While the American Basketball Association had teams in over 20 cities over its 10 seasons, it awarded only one expansion franchise, the San Diego Conquistadors. That was in 1972, the start of the rebel league's fifth season. The team made the playoffs its first... -
San Diego Sails
The San Diego Sails were the renamed San Diego Conquistadors, the American Basketball Association's only expansion franchise, joining the league in 1972. The name change came after original owner, Leonard Bloom, sold the team in 1975 to Frank Goldberg. The team folded a dozen... -
Spirits of St. Louis
The Spirits of St. Louis played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) from 1974 to 1976. They began as the Houston Mavericks in 1967 and became the Carolina Cougars in 1969, before moving to St. Louis. Their most notable player was probably Marvin "Bad... -
Utah Stars 1971 ABA Champions
The Utah Stars began as the Anaheim Amigos, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. In 1968, they moved up the freeway to become the Los Angeles Stars. In 1970, the team moved to Salt Lake City, where they won the... -
Utah Stars Basketball
The Utah Stars began as the Anaheim Amigos, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. In 1968, they moved up the freeway to become the Los Angeles Stars. In 1970, the team moved to Salt Lake City, where they won the... -
Virginia Squires
The Virginia Squires were an American Basketball Association team based in Norfolk, VA. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington, D.C., in 1970 and were renamed the Caps. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Squires.... -
Virginia Squires 1970-1972 Logo
The Virginia Squires were an American Basketball Association team based in Norfolk, VA. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington, D.C., in 1970. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Squires. Their most famous players were... -
Washington Caps Basketball
The Washington Caps were an American Basketball Association team based in the nation's capital, thus the nickname. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington in 1970. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Virginia Squires. -
Official Cincy Powell ABA Player Tee
Cincinnatus "Cincy" Powell played eight seasons in the American Basketball Association (ABA). After playing college ball at the University of Portland, he went on to play professionally for the Dallas Chaparrals (1967-1970), Kentucky Colonels (1970-1972), Utah Stars (1972-1973), and the Virginia Squires (1973-1975). He... -
Louisville Convention Center
The Kentucky Colonels were a professional basketball team that played in the American Basketball Association from 1967 until 1976, first at the Convention Center, now known as the Gardens, and later at Freedom Hall. The team had the highest winning percentage of any franchise... -
The Salt Palace Arena
The Salt Palace was an arena in Salt Lake City, Utah that was home to the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) after the team moved to town from Los Angeles. While in Utah. The Stars won the 1971 ABA Championship. The Stars... -
ABA Shield Logo
The original American Basketball Association (ABA) was founded in 1967 as a challenger to the established NBA. After fierce competition between the two for fans and players, 4 ABA teams were absorbed by the NBA in 1976. The Kentucky Colonels, the league's most successful... -
HemisFair Arena San Antonio
HemisFair Arena was built as part of the 1968 World's Fair, or HemisFair '68 as it was officially called. In the 1973, the Dallas Mavericks of the American Basketball Association moved to town and were renamed the Spurs. They played in the arena until... -
Memphis Pros Mid-South Coliseum
The Memphis Pros were originally the New Orleans Buccaneers, a charter member of the American Basketball Association. After three years in New Orleans, they moved to Memphis in 1970 and became the Pros, and made the Mid-South Coliseum their home. They were later known... -
Virginia Squires Vs. The World
The Virginia Squires were an American Basketball Association team based in Norfolk, VA. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington, D.C., in 1970 and were renamed the Caps. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Squires....