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Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Founded: 1946, as a member of the National Basketball League, joined the National Basketball Association in 1949.
- Formerly known as: Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1946-1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951-55), St. Louis Hawks (1955-68)
- Home Arena: Philips Arena
- Uniform colors: Red, black and gold
- Logo design: A red and black hawk clutching a basketball in its talons, with "ATLANTA HAWKS" above the hawk
- NBA Championships: 1958 (St.Louis)
- 2004-05 Record: 13-69
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Franchise history
In September 2003 the team was sold to a group of executives [1] by Time Warner, along with the Atlanta Thrashers pro ice hockey team, with which the Hawks share the arena.
Players of note
Basketball Hall of Famers:
- Walt Bellamy
- Cliff Hagan
- Pete Maravich
- Bob Pettit
Not to be forgotten:
- Stacey Augmon
- Mookie Blaylock
- Hubie Brown (coach)
- Spud Webb
Retired numbers:
- 9 Bob Pettit
- 21 Dominique Wilkins
- 23 Lou Hudson
Current stars:
Coaches and others
Basketball Hall of Famers:
External links
- Atlanta Hawks official web site
- Official Atlanta Hawks Summer Pro League web site
- AmIAnnoying.com - Atlanta Hawks
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