Pittsburgh Phantoms (ABA)
Appearance
Founded | 2009 |
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League | GPBL (planning stages) ABA (2009-10) |
Team history | Pittsburgh Phantoms (2009-2010) |
Based in | Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
Arena | Carnegie Library of Homestead, Langley High School |
Colors | Black, gold, white |
Owner | Pittsburgh Professional Basketball Group (Bill Miller, Ted Miller, Lisa Matthews) |
Head coach | John Ashalou [1] |
The Pittsburgh Phantoms were an American professional basketball team whose office is based in the Pittsburgh suburb of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. The Phantoms were a member of the current American Basketball Association, and began play in December, 2009.[2] The Phantoms played their home games in Munhall, Pennsylvania at the Carnegie Library of Homestead - Athletic Club as well as the Langley High School (Pittsburgh) Gymnasium.[3][4] Although the Phantoms intended to play games in the ABA during the 2010-11 season, no games were held.
The Phantoms had originally planned to be a charter member of the Global Professional Basketball League before leaving for the ABA.[5]
Year-by-year
Year | W | L | Win % | Finish |
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2009-10 | 6 | 2 | 0.750 | 4th, ABA North Central Division |
References
- ^ "From nobody to somebody: WM's Davis on top of his game". The Daily News. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
- ^ "Pittsburgh GPBL team announces name". Global Professional Basketball League. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
- ^ "Venue". Pittsburgh Phantoms.com. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ^ "Court Time to be home for Phantoms basketball". Retrieved June 20, 2009.
- ^ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/s_638119.html
External links
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- American Basketball Association (2000–present) teams
- Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Basketball teams in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Sports clubs established in 2009
- Defunct Pittsburgh sports teams
- Defunct basketball teams in Pennsylvania
- Northeastern United States basketball team stubs
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