Albuquerque Silvers

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Albuquerque Silvers
Albuquerque Silvers Logo.png
League CBA
Founded1980
Folded1985
HistoryAlberta Dusters
1980–1982
Las Vegas Silvers
1982–1983
Albuquerque Silvers
1983-1985
Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
Team colorsBlue & Silver

The Albuquerque Silvers were an American basketball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was a member of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The team was coached by Norm Ellenberger, the former coach of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team. [1] The franchise was run by P. Patrick McKernan who was also the president and general manager of the Pacific Coast League Albuquerque Dukes. [2]

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The team was previously known as the Las Vegas Silvers, but was re-located to Albuquerque on February 10, 1983 by the CBA after the team owners failed to meet their financial obligation to the league. [3] According to the CBA, Silvers owners Patrick Shimbashi and Ken Ford—who together owned 90 percent of the team—could not agree on a way to fund the team. [2]

Year-by-year with Alberta Dusters

YearLeagueGPWLPct.GBReg. SeasonPlayoffs
1980/81CBA421131.262164th, WesternLost Western Division Semifinals 2–0 Vs Montana Golden Nuggets
1981/82CBA461234.2613rd, WesternDid not qualify

Year-by-year with Las Vegas Silvers

YearLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffs
1982/83CBAN/AN/A

Year-by-year with Albuquerque Silvers

YearLeagueGPWLpct.GBReg. SeasonPlayoffs
1982/83CBA441727.3864th, WesternDid not qualify
1983/84CBA441133.2506th, WesternDid not qualify
1984/85CBA481830.3757th, WesternDid not qualify

References

  1. "Ellenberger hired". New York Times. February 10, 1983. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Untitled". United Press International. Natberth, Pennsylvania. February 10, 1983.
  3. Bradley, Robert. "History of the Continental Basketball Association". Assn for Professional Basketball Research. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.