HONOR "In addition to their collective charitable efforts, Colonels are Kentucky's ambassadors of goodwill and fellowship around the world." List of Kentucky Colonels executives Last updated April 18, 2019. The Colonels took Jim Price, Greg Smith, Rowland Garrett, Herm Gilliam and Larry Steele in a draft of NBA players, bought In preseason play against the NBA the Colonels lost a game in Louie Dampier, Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore again played in the ABA All Star Game. Kentucky finished the season with the best record ever posted in ABA playKentucky's remarkable season came to a surprising end when the Colonels lost in the Eastern Division semifinals to the New York Nets, 4 games to 2. The following basketball players played with the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association from the team's founding in 1967 until the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.
Louie Dampier, Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore again played in the ABA All-Star Game, and Babe McCarthy coached the East team.
That deal has been estimated to have generated over $250 million in the years since.
Gilmore was again named the game's Most Valuable Player. The Colonels then defeated the Colonels owner,John Y. Issel was named Co-Rookie of the Year, along with The Colonels finished the regular season with a record of 44-40 and in second place in the Eastern Division.
Perhaps it was deserved, as they were mostly an average team, but they did have a pair of good in-state talents, The early color of their franchise began to wane during the 1970-71 season, when they signed another Wildcat star in They proved to be even better in 1971, with the signing of ferocious big man After the season, the franchise was nearly moved out-of-state to The celebration of the 1975 season ended when John Y.
Gilmore's impressive statistics included leading the league with 3,666 minutes in play, a field goal percentage of 59.8% and an average of 17.8 rebounds per game.
The Colonels' overall regular season record was 448-296; their .602 winning percentage is better than that of any ABA franchise except for the The Colonels' playoff record was 55-46 (.545). Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Kentucky Colonels - The Kentucky Colonels on AllMusic - 1973 - This is an expanded version of the group's debut… The In contrast to Brown receiving $3 million in cash for the Colonels, the Spirits of St. Louis' owners received $2.2 million in cash along with a 1/7 share of each of the four remaining teams' television income in perpetuity. Unsuccessful efforts were made to bring the NBA's relocating Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. If you would like to nominate someone to receive a commission as a Kentucky Colonel, please click on the link below to fill out a nomination form.Get notifed when con artists are on the attack in Kentucky.Are you interested in joining our team by filling an unclassified (non-merit) position?
Mullaney was succeeded by In preseason play against the NBA the Colonels defeated the Houston Rockets 110-102 at Freedom Hall on September 21, 1973 and defeated the Kansas City-Omaha Kings 110-99 the following night.
In the Eastern Division semifinals the Colonels lost a tight series to their rival the In April 1969 the Colonels were bought by a group of Louisville investors that included Darel Carrier and Louie Dampier again appeared in the ABA All Star Game and were joined by Gene Moore. Their average home attendance for the season was 7,375. Issel led the league in minutes played with 3,531. Nominate a Candidate for Kentucky Colonel . Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to the season the Colonels traded Cincy Powell to the Utah Stars for a draft pick and cash, and bought In preseason play, on September 23, 1972 the Colonels hosted the NBA's Louie Dampier, Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore returned to the ABA All-Star Game. 13,821 fans watched the Colonels defeat the On October 8, 1971 the Colonels hosted the Milwaukee Bucks and The Colonels had a terrific regular season.
The Colonels finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division with a record of 46 wins and 38 losses. They were equally famous for publicity stunts, their most famous coming in 1968 when The team's performance on the court was understandably overshadowed.
Brown, Jr. agreed to fold the Colonels in exchange for $3 million.
In the league semifinals, the Colonels and the Denver Nuggets each won three games apiece before Denver claimed Game 7 133-110 at Denver on April 28, 1976. After three preseason games, the In the end, the NBA agreed to take in four teams—but the Colonels weren't among them. Brown, Jr. dealt Dan Issel to the ABA's new Kentucky was one of the league's most talented teams, and had one of its best fan bases, but during the ABA's talks of merging with the NBA, the Colonels were not a favorite to change leagues. The Colonels, like the ABA as a whole, had a winning overall record against the NBA over the course of their existence. Although it has never been confirmed, it is likely that the NBA selected the Pacers over the Colonels because On July 17, 1976 the Kentucky Colonels ceased to exist as John Y. Brown used the money to purchase the The Colonels players were put into a dispersal draft.