1969 Relocate to North Carolina The Carolina Cougars franchise began when future Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina Jim Gardner bought the Houston Mavericks and moved them to North Carolina in 1969. At the time, none of North Carolina’s large metropolitan areas–Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and the Triangle—was large enough to support a professional team on its own. With this in …
ABA Team History
ABA Team History The American Basketball Association (ABA), founded in 1967, brought a unique and vibrant style of basketball to the American sports landscape. Let’s delve into the histories of some of the most notable ABA teams: The Kentucky Colonels: Renowned for their passionate fanbase and strong team culture, the Kentucky Colonels were one of the ABA’s most successful franchises. …
