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Vintage 1995 Charlotte Hornets NBA Playoffs Ticket Strip Booklet
Item Description:
Up for sale is an authentic piece of 1990s basketball history: an original 1995 Charlotte Hornets NBA Playoffs ticket strip booklet. This vintage collectible features the franchise's celebrated teal and purple color palette alongside the era-defining Warner Bros. Looney Tunes "Catch the Playoff Bug!" crossover branding featuring Bugs Bunny.
An essential pickup for ticket stub collectors, sports historians, or anyone looking to own a piece of the classic "Teal Era."
• Team: Charlotte Hornets
• Year: 1995
• Features: Official NBA Playoffs branding, classic Hugo the Hornet logo, and Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny "Catch the Playoff Bug!" graphics.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Crisp corners, vibrant colors, and very clean edges. Please review the high-resolution photos to verify the exact cosmetic state.
🎟️ The Story Behind the Missing First-Round Tickets (Phantom Tickets)
If you notice that the first-round game tickets are absent, that is actually part of this item's historical authenticity!
Playoff ticket booklets were printed and mailed out to season ticket holders before the regular season ended. They included ticket strips for every potential postseason series (First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and the NBA Finals). Because the Hornets played their first-round home games at the Charlotte Coliseum, those specific entry tickets were torn out and scanned at the gates.
Because the team was eliminated in that opening round, the future home games were never played. The remaining strips left in this booklet are pristine "Phantom Tickets" for the later rounds—offering a fascinating historical record of a historic postseason run cut short.
đź“ś 1994-95 Charlotte Hornets Season History
The 1994-95 season represents the absolute peak of the original Charlotte Hornets franchise, marked by explosive on-court chemistry and an massive impact on pop culture.
• The 50-Win Milestone: Led by head coach Allan Bristow, the 1994-95 squad regular season finished with a stellar 50-32 record—marking the very first 50-win season in Charlotte Hornets franchise history.
• The Star-Studded Roster: The team was anchored by a powerhouse frontcourt consisting of Alonzo Mourning (21.3 PPG, 9.9 RPG) and Larry "Grandmama" Johnson (18.8 PPG). Floor general Muggsy Bogues orchestrated the offense, while legendary sharpshooter Dell Curry provided explosive scoring off the bench.
• The Postseason Clash: Entering the playoffs as the 4th seed in a highly competitive Eastern Conference, the Hornets drew a historic first-round matchup against Michael Jordan and the 5th-seeded Chicago Bulls.
• The Legacy: Though the Hornets were ultimately eliminated 3-1 by the Bulls in a physical, hard-fought series, this season cemented Charlotte as one of the definitive teams of the decade. This booklet is a direct artifact from that unforgettable 50-win roster.
Shipping & Handling:
• Packaged securely between thick cardboard layers to ensure it arrives flat and undamaged.
• Shipped via USPS with tracking provided.
• Ships within 1–2 business days of cleared payment.