Memphis Sounds
Basketball team in Memphis, Tennessee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Memphis Sounds were an American professional sports franchise that played in Memphis, Tennessee from 1970 until 1975 as a member of the American Basketball Association. The team was founded as the New Orleans Buccaneers in 1967.
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Conference | None |
Division | Eastern |
Founded | 1967 |
History | New Orleans Buccaneers 1967–1970 Memphis Pros 1970–1972 Memphis Tams 1972–1974 Memphis Sounds 1974–1975 Baltimore Claws 1975–1976 (did not play) |
Arena | Mid-South Coliseum |
Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
Team colors | Navy blue, scarlet (1970–1972) Green, gold (1972–1974) Red, white (1974–1975) |
Head coach | Babe McCarthy (1970–1972) Bob Bass (1972–1973) Butch van Breda Kolff (1973–1974) Joe Mullaney (1974–1975) |
Championships | 0 |
Conference titles | no conference play in ABA |
Division titles | 0 |
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Known during their time in Memphis as the Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams and, finally, Sounds, they played their home games at the Mid-South Coliseum.[1]