New Jersey Americans (1967/68)

Nickname:
A team in the American Basketball Association that played its home games in an Armory.

Colors:
Red
White
Blue

Played As:
New Jersey Americans* 1967/68

New York Nets* 1968/69-1976/77

New Jersey Nets 1977/78-2011/12

Brooklyn Nets 2012/13-Present

*-Played in ABA 1967/68-1975/76

First Game Played October 23, 1967
Last Game Played March 20, 1968
Moved to New York in 1968

Coaches: (1)

Max Zaslofsky 1967/68

Arenas: (1)

Teaneck Armory 1967/68

Historical Moments:

1967/68: Initially looking to play in New York, but blocked by the Knicks, the Americans first season was played in a converted armory in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Americans took the floor on October 23rd against the Pittsburgh Pipers in front of 3,000 fans with a group of semi-pro players as a new league known as the American Basketball Association tried to challenge the NBA, for professional basketball superiority. However, the Americans were a huge failure for the league as the team closes to New York drew less than 1,000 fans per game while posting a 36-42 record. Despite their poor record the Americans faced the Kentucky Colonels in a one game playoff to make to qualify for the playoffs. However, the circus left the Teaneck Armory in poor condition and the Colonels were awarded a forfeit win.

ABA Champions:
None

ABA Finals:
None

ABA Division Champions:
None

ABA Playoff Appearence:
None

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Page created on June 3, 2012. Last updated on June 3, 2012 at 1:30 am ET.
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