Memphis Pros were an American Basketball Association team during the 1970-1971 and 1971-1972 seasons.
The New Orleans Buccaneers were a charter member of the ABA and played for three seasons, 1967-1970, winning the Western Division championship in 1969. After the 1969-1970 season the team was rechristened as the Louisiana Buccaneers, with home games scheduled in several cities in that state. However, this idea was scrapped, placing the Bucs' futu...
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Memphis Pros were an American Basketball Association team during the 1970-1971 and 1971-1972 seasons.
The New Orleans Buccaneers were a charter member of the ABA and played for three seasons, 1967-1970, winning the Western Division championship in 1969. After the 1969-1970 season the team was rechristened as the Louisiana Buccaneers, with home games scheduled in several cities in that state. However, this idea was scrapped, placing the Bucs' future in doubt.
On August 21, 1970, the team was sold to Memphis businessman P.W. Blake. Ten days later, he moved the team to Memphis and changed its name to the Memphis Pros, reportedly because the already purchased 'Bucs' uniforms could easily be converted to 'Pros' uniforms at little expense.
The Pros immediately ran into problems due to the timing of the move. The Mid-South Coliseum was nearly booked solid through the winter, and the Pros were only able to secure one Friday home game. They were forced to play the balance of their home...
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