The team had the highest winning percentage of any franchise in the leagues 9 year history. The abas kentucky colonels selected issel in the first round of the 1970 aba. Despite having the leagues alltime best winning percentage winning the aba championship in and one of the leagues best fan bases, the colonels. The kentucky colonels were a member of the american basketball association for all of the. Eleanorbought the american basketball associations kentucky colonels and became the sports first female. The title completed a very special season for the colonels, who were one of the most successful franchises in the fledgling aba. Recent game results height of bar is margin of victory mouseover bar for details click for box score grouped by month. The kentucky colonels began when 10yearold guitar prodigy clarence white and his brothers formed the three little country boys. Lot detail 1975 kentucky colonels aba championship players.
May 23, 1975 the wild scene was in the colonels locker room tonight after kentucky defeated the indiana pacers, 110. The books main focus is on the individuals from the owners to the. Celebrities, tattoo artists, an italian prince and the fonz have been granted the title, but the governor is making it harder to become a. Dan issel was inducted into the hall of fame as a player in 1993. The name is derived from the historic kentucky colonels. The storythe kentucky colonels were a member of the aba for the leagues total nine seasons. Kentucky colonels logo on chris creamers sports logos page sportslogos. Oct 31, 2011 kentucky colonels of the american basketball association. Colonels all time roster courtesy of robert bradley. Music profile for the kentucky colonels, formed 1954. Formed in burbank, california in 1954, the group released two albums, the new sound of bluegrass america 1963 and appalachian swing. The nba finally puts an end to the greatest sports deal of all time.
Kentucky colonels star thinks louisville prepared for challenge of pro basketball. Gilmore will be signing copies of his book, here comes the. Dan issel was a star at the university of kentucky and he led the kentucky colonels to an aba championship. It brought back great memories about the aba, the kentucky colonels and our champion season. Shop defunct kentucky colonels colonels tshirts designed by hamburgrhotdog as well as other colonels merchandise at teepublic.
While i purchase anything aba related, my experience with pacers books is. Kentucky colonels logos american basketball association. The following basketball players played with the kentucky colonels of the american basketball association from the teams founding in 1967 until the aba nba. Kentucky colonels 196776 ownership history courtesy of robert bradley march 6, 1967. Both versions of the colonels played in louisville, kentucky.
Kentucky colonels of the american basketball association. Abas colorful and memorable kentucky colonels once. The kentucky colonels were only one of two aba teams, along with the indiana pacers, to play. Honorable order of kentucky colonels home facebook. Matt bevin announced monday a new online form to nominate someone as a kentucky colonel and that the form includes a field to list the nominees work for a. American progressive bluegrass band that had a short but legendary career during the folk revival of the late 50s and early 60s. Bluegrass, appalachian folk music, progressive bluegrass.
The kentucky colonels is a philanthropic organization that is rich in history and humble in service to the people of the. Defunct kentucky colonels colonels tshirt teepublic. From the kitchen of sophia plummer this recipe has been on from the beginning since 1996. Under new head coach hubie brown, the kentucky colonels reached their zenith in 197475, winning 22 of their final 25 games and then soaring through the aba playoffs. Kentucky colonels of the american basketball associaton. Abas colorful and memorable kentucky colonels once rivaled wildcats in fan support. Forty years ago the kentucky colonels reigned supreme. During the early years of the aba, the colonels were known more for their eyecatching green uniforms, their unique dog mascot, and their bizarre. The kentucky colonels biography, albums, streaming links. Brown reaches a financial agreement with the remaining teams in the aba. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v.
Nov 19, 2017 hes also collaborated on books about the colonels and aba history, some published in recent years. He played fifteen years in the aba and nba for the colonels and the denver nuggets. Home sports abas colorful and memorable kentucky colonels once rivaled wildcats in fan support. Three insidescoop kentucky basketball books kentucky colonels. The kentucky colonels were one of the aba s most exciting teams and they still evoke sentimental feelings from their loyal louisville fans. The kentucky colonels were one of the abas most exciting teams and they still evoke sentimental feelings from their loyal louisville fans. The kentucky colonels were a bluegrass band that was popular during the american folk music revival of the early 1960s. Jan 07, 2014 the nba finally puts an end to the greatest sports deal of all time.
Shots from the sidelines turns back the clock four decades with this visual masterpiece featuring over 400 photos from official sideline photographer mark gordon and captions by colonel trainer lloyd pink gardner. Your taxdeductible contributions to the kentucky colonels help fund our good works program. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure. Kentucky colonelsshots from the sidelines by mark gordon. Artis gilmores 28point, 31rebound performance capped off a 4gamesto1 championship series triumph over the rival indiana pacers.
When joann dropped out, the three brothers began billing themselves as the three little country boys and appeared on local. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. He discusses his experiences with the colonels, how he got his nickname pink and his collection of sports memorabilia with david peterkofsky of. The kentucky colonels were a member of the american basketball association for all of the leagues nine years. Its the story of one of the abas best, and most interesting, teams in the kentucky colonels. The hardcover of the the kentucky colonels of the american basketball association by gary p. Through these images, fans of the american basketball association will remember the high flying, intense action of that rough and tumble league, including. A sitting kentucky governor noted in a letter to the kentucky colonels that he commissioned individuals as kentucky colonels as a governors way of recognizing individuals for their service and accomplishments on behalf of others. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. His old kentucky colonels are getting back together. In fact, many observers believe that the later colonels teams, anchored by artis gilmore in. Vintage cat bird seat eastern kentucky colonels pullover windbreaker large.
The kentucky colonels of the american basketball association by. Proud leaders who are gentle but strong in will and commitment. Kentucky colonels aba 2000 were a member of the aba 2000, the second version of the american basketball association. Oklahoman archive photo david vance is going to have an enjoyable few days. On may 22, 1975 the kentucky colonels proved they were the best professional basketball team in the american basketball association and maybe the world when they captured their first and only aba title with a 110105 victory over the indiana pacers in game 5 of the championship series. The kentucky colonels of the american basketball association. The following basketball players played with the kentucky colonels of the american basketball association from the teams founding in 1967 until the abanba. The colonels won the most games and had the highest winning percentage of any franchise in the leagues history, but the team did not join the nba in the 1976 abanba merger. But as the years went on, the colonels became a dominant aba team. Through these images, fans of the american basketball association will remember the high flying, intense action. Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the commonwealth of kentucky. Sep 22, 2015 kentucky colonels are unwavering in devotion to faith, family, commonwealth, and country.
Lot detail 1975 kentucky colonels aba championship. David vance looks forward to kentucky colonels reunion. And then as quickly as the colonels appeared, they were gone. Commissions for kentucky colonels are given by the governor and the secretary of state to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to kentucky society, remarkable deeds, and outstanding service to a community, state, or the nation. Acclaim press is a publishing and book selling agency that publishes the works of authors of kentucky colonelsshots from the sidelines books. Issel was a seventime allstar during his fifteenyear professional basketball career. Shots from the sidelines, reports dan issel in praise of the book. The first american basketball association played from 1967 through the 197576 season and included a team called the kentucky colonels. Shots from the sidelines mark gordon, lloyd pink gardner. When the aba took down the nets and closed the doors, gardner returned to fairdale high school where he served as a teacher, athletic trainer and assistant basketball coach. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. Jersey samples for all american basketball association teams. Won aba eastern division finals 41 versus spirits of st. The band featured the influential bluegrass guitarist clarence white, who was largely responsible for making the acoustic guitar a.
Colorful abas kentucky colonels once rivaled wildcats popularity. The team had the highest winning percentage of any franchise in the leagues 9. He discusses his experiences with the colonels, how he got his nickname pink and his collection of sports memorabilia with david peterkofsky of the for keeps podcast about collecting. They clinched the aba championship in front of a crowd of 16,622 at freedom hall in louisville on may 22, 1975. The wild scene was in the colonels locker room tonight after kentucky defeated the indiana pacers, 110. The official gift shop of the honorable order of kentucky colonels features personalized apparel, barware and gifts specifically selected for our members to display their kentucky pride. Trustees of the kentucky colonels thoroughly vet grant applications each spring and summer and in the early fall grants are awarded to worthy organizations from in kentucky and beyond. The real story of a team left behind gives an inside look at one of the most intriguing times in the history of professional basketball. As we are currently operating under restrictions due to covid19, please allow additional shipping time. Shots from the sidelines by mark gordon and lloyd gardner what an amazing book lloyd gardner has crafted in kentucky colonels. Get the best deals on sports eastern kentucky colonels when you shop the largest online selection at. Honorable order of kentucky colonels, louisville, kentucky. Vance is the longtime oklahoma city resident who was general manager of remington park when parimutuel horse racing came to okc in 1988.
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