| Founded | 2012 |
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| Folded | 2012 |
| League | Professional Lacrosse League |
| Based in | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Arena | Sovereign Center |
| Colors | Blue, silver, white |
| Owner | John Kuhn, Ted Glynn |
| Head coach | Tom Slate |
| General manager | Andy Makal |
| Website | rocketslax.com |
The Reading Rockets were a professional indoor lacrosse team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. A charter member of the Professional Lacrosse League, they began play in the Fall of 2012. Home games were played at Sovereign Center.
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