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New Jersey Americans

Frank Fleming
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Frank Fleming
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October 30th, 2023
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Logo 1967/68

  • First Game Played October 23, 1967

  • Last Game Played March 20, 1968

  • Moved to New York in 1968

Historical Moments

1967/68: Initially looking to play in New York, but blocked by the Knicks, the Americans first season was played in a converted armory in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Americans took the floor on October 23rd against the Pittsburgh Pipers in front of 3,000 fans with a group of semi-pro players as a new league known as the American Basketball Association tried to challenge the NBA, for professional basketball superiority. However, the Americans were a huge failure for the league as the team closes to New York drew less than 1,000 fans per game while posting a 36-42 record. Despite their poor record, the Americans faced the Kentucky Colonels in a one-game playoff to make to qualify for the playoffs. However, the circus left the Teaneck Armory in poor condition, and the Colonels were awarded a forfeit win.

Arenas

Players

Max Zaslofsky

Coach 1967/68

Dan Anderson

1967/68

Tony Jackson

1967/68

Stew Johnson

1967/68

Bobby Lloyd

1967/68

Mel Nowell

1967/68

Bruce Spraggins

1967/68

Levern Tart

1967/68

Hank Whitney

1967/68

Stats researched by Frank Fleming, all information, and team names are property of the American Basketball Association. This site is not affiliated with the New Jersey Americans or the ABA. This site is maintained for research purposes only. All logos used on this page were from Chris Creamer’s Sports Logos Page. Page created on June 3, 2012. Last updated on June 3, 2012 at 1:30 am ET.

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Frank Fleming
Frank Fleming founded the Sports Ecyclopedia in 2001 & is a passionate Devils fan.