History of the Amigos

The Anaheim Amigos is one of the most storied teams in professional basketball history. Founded in 1967, they were one of eleven original members to join the American Basketball Association (ABA). The team was initially based in Los Angeles and played its first season at Loyola Marymount University's Gersten Pavilion. During their inaugural year, they finished with a record above .500 and made it to the semi-finals before being eliminated by eventual champions Oakland Oaks.

In 1968, following a change in ownership, Anaheim Amigos moved from Los Angeles to Orange County, where they began playing home games at Long Beach Arena, alternating with another ABA franchise, The Floridians. Under new management led by owner Don Regan, who had previously been involved with other successful sports franchises such as San Francisco Seals baseball team and Oakland Raiders football team, the Amigos enjoyed great success during this period making four consecutive playoff appearances between 1969-1972; however, despite having some talent including future hall-of Famer Connie Hawkins on the roster for the majority that period none them resulted in championship wins or even finals appearance.

Unfortunately, financial issues related to relocation costs combined with weak attendance numbers caused severe financial strain organization, ultimately leading to its demise in 1974 when it folded midseason shortly after merging with Miami Floridians and became a "Floridian/Amigo" hybrid squad. While short-lived tenure may have ended end abruptly, day legacy still lives through many former players and coaches associated program; those who followed closely throughout the years will never forget what could have been if only circumstances would allow them to reach the heights promised in the early days to of ABA’s inception.