1946 Bullets Team Formation The Baltimore Bullets accepted an invitation to join the Basketball Association of America. The league which was attempting to become the first major professional basketball league had four teams fold following its first season and we’re looking for an eighth member. After losing to the Washington Capitols 63-55 in their first game on November 12th. The …
Baltimore Bullets Team History
1963 1968 Move To Baltimore In 1963 the franchise moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking their name from the 1940s and 1950s Baltimore Bullets BAA/NBA franchise and playing home games at the Baltimore Civic Center. In their first year in Baltimore, the Bullets finished fourth in a five–team Western Division. See Full Story Wes Unseld ROY …
Capital Bullets Team History
1974 One Year Name: Capital Bullets The Capital Bullets franchise has had a history filled with Hall of Famers and all-star players, but the franchise has never really been a powerhouse. Even with incredible players, and good coaching, the team has always fallen short of the legendary teams of their time. See Full Story Bullets Primary Logo In February 1973, …
Washington Bullets Team History
1974 1978 New Name Washington Bullets After the 1973–74 season, the Capital Bullets changed their name to the Washington Bullets. The 60–22 Bullets made it back to the 1975 NBA Playoffs. That year, Washington posted a 36–5 home record at the Capital Centre. In the first round of the playoffs, they survived a seven–game series against the Buffalo Braves as …