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The Elmira Colonels (also known as the Rosies) were an American basketball team based in Elmira, New York [1] that was a member of the American Basketball League. [2] It is, to date, the only major league sports team to have ever resided in the Southern Tier.
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951/52 | ABL | 2nd | Did not qualify |
| 1952/53 | ABL | 3rd | Playoffs |
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