1972 1973 Conquistadors Team Formation The franchise was founded by Leonard Bloom as the ABA’s first—and as it turned out, only—expansion team. But a feud between Bloom and Peter Graham, manager of the city-owned 14,400 seats San Diego Sports Arena, led Graham to lock the newborn team out of the facility for two years. By the time the conflict was …
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. …
