The kentucky colonels music, videos, stats, and photos. 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. The aba was shortlived, but its impact on basketball is eternal. 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. The kentucky colonels is a competitive baseball program in nky made up of 18u and 16u teams. Eastern kentucky colonels mens basketball wikipedia. Through these images, fans of the american basketball association will remember the high flying, intense action of that rough and tumble league, including. No other state issues colonel commissions there are no ohio colonels, though there are of course kentucky colonels who are residents of ohio. Kentucky colonel great seal logo eddie bauer pique polo. Celebrities, tattoo artists, an italian prince and the fonz have been granted the title, but the governor is making it harder to become a.
In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and 1 pound of the powdered sugar with mixer on high speed. Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the commonwealth of kentucky. Kentucky colonel commission application nominee information nominations require a minimum of 30 days for processing. Potential kentucky colonels can now be nominated online for the highest title of honor bestowed by kentuckys governor. View the latest eastern kentucky colonels news, scores, schedule, stats, roster, standings, players, rumors, videos, photos, injuries, transactions and more from fox. The kentucky colonels of the american basketball association by. Kansas jayhawks official team logo autograph basketball. The eastern kentucky colonels basketball team is a mens college basketball team at eastern kentucky university, located in richmond, kentucky, united states. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Total served includes people who benefit from more than one grantee organization. The name is derived from the historic kentucky colonels. The book is by lloyd pink gardner who seved as the ky colonels trainer for 7 of the. The official mens basketball page for the eastern kentucky university colonels.
Et may 14, 2015 the abas kentucky colonels played in louisville from 196776. The kentucky colonels were a member of the american basketball association for all of the leagues nine years. West is the author of kentucky colonels of the american basketball association 4. Defunct kentucky colonels colonels tshirt teepublic. An investment group is seeking to bring the first pro basketball. In the 1997 aba documentary long shots, lloyd gardner, trainer for the kentucky colonels, remembered crowds so small that you could count the house in the.
Eastern kentucky colonels college basketball on nbc. The year we won the title sports illustrated did a big article on the nba and their refusal to a playoff game. In their second year, i saw a show listed as coming on tv called the littlest colonel. Shop defunct kentucky colonels colonels tshirts designed by hamburgrhotdog as well as other colonels merchandise at teepublic. The downtown louisville convention center now known. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. 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.
Shop kansas jayhawks autograph basketballs collectibles. The following basketball players played with the kentucky colonels of the american basketball association from the teams founding in 1967 until the aba. The kentucky colonels began when 10yearold guitar prodigy clarence white and his brothers formed the three little country boys. Kentucky colonels of the american basketball association. Three insidescoop kentucky basketball books kentucky colonels, kenny davis, and rupps fabulous five. Patrick wensink is the bestselling author of five books, including fake fruit factory which was one of nprs best books of 2015. Amplify your spirit with the best selection of eku gear, eastern kentucky colonels clothing, and eastern kentucky university merchandise for your favorite college team. Eku apparel, eastern kentucky university gear, eastern. The colonels played all nine seasons in the american basketball association, which existed from 196776, then did not make the jump to the. The kentucky colonels were a bluegrass band that was popular during the american folk music revival of the early 1960s. Although, it would be interesting to know how such a situation would be handled before 1920.
Links to yearbyyear stats, leaders, rosters and honors. Shots from the sidelines mark gordon, lloyd pink gardner on. 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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Whether youre a current student, parent, player, fan or alumni, youll find over 500 products to customize from, including kentucky colonels tshirts, sweatshirts, all hats, all bags, and more. His first childrens book, go go gorillas will be published in the summer of 2017. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure. Eastern kentucky colonels basketball news, schedule. 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.
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. The state of kentucky has not had a majorleague, pro basketball franchise since the old kentucky colonels of the aba folded in 1976. Your team store allows you to customize clothing for every type of kentucky colonels basketball fan. The kentucky colonels biography, albums, streaming links. The kentucky colonels were a member of the american basketball. Kentucky is 110 alltime against eastern in basketball. His work appears in ny times, esquire, oxford american, mens health and others. Excolonels to appear at book release the courierjournal. Kentucky colonels logos american basketball association. The team had the highest winning percentage of any franchise in the leagues 9. During the early years of the aba, the colonels were known more for their eyecatching green uniforms, their unique dog mascot, and their bizarre promotions than championship basketball.
Recent game results height of bar is margin of victory mouseover bar for details click for box score grouped by month. Kentucky colonel nominations resume, now with online form. The basketball team has been competing in the ohio valley conference since 1948. Kentucky colonels logo on chris creamers sports logos page sportslogos. And then as quickly as the colonels appeared, they were gone. 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. Remembering the old kentucky colonels, louisvilles last. Artis gilmores 28point, 31rebound performance capped off a 4gamesto1 championship series triumph over the rival indiana pacers. During his career, gardner has accumulated five championship rings. The kentucky colonels of the american basketball association. Formed in burbank, california in 1954, the group released two albums, the new sound of bluegrass america 1963 and appalachian swing. Kentucky colonels fan memories page 1 memories of john budke. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
In the early years sometimes it seemed the colonels didnt know if they should be a sideshow or concentrate on basketball. Forty years ago friday, louisville was celebrating a championship. Kentucky colonels news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2015 learn how and when to remove this template. Shop licensed eastern kentucky university apparel for every fan at fanatics. Kentucky colonels neither ask for nor expect any special treatment or privileges. Lot detail 1975 kentucky colonels aba championship. Jersey samples for all american basketball association teams.
Join rally rewards for exclusive access to new arrivals, store events. Remembering the old kentucky colonels, louisvilles last pro basketball team. The kentucky colonels were a professional basketball team that played in the american basketball association from 1967 until 1976, first at the convention center, now known as the gardens, and later at freedom hall. Through these images, fans of the american basketball association will. Forty years ago the kentucky colonels reigned supreme. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Is dan issel the man who can bring the nba to louisville. Shop centre college apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the colonels bookstore.
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