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. …
Dallas Chaparrals Team History
1967 1973 Dallas Team Formation The Dallas Chaparrals were a charter member of the American Basketball Association. The team’s original owners, unable to agree on a name for the franchise during an early organizational meeting at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, named it for the Chaparral Club in which they were meeting. The team suffered from poor attendance and general disinterest …
