Kentucky Colonels Glass Mug 10oz - ABA Basketball Team
Kentucky Colonels ABA 10oz Glass Mug raises a glass and pays homage to the nostalgic and entertaining hoopsters of yesteryear. This sturdy drinkware is made from heat-resistant glass, features an easy grip handle and is ideal for savoring hot coffees, teas and iced beverages. Whether enjoying game day or sprucing up your collection, this mug is a solid addition to any sports/home bar or display case. Item is decorated with aesthetically pleasing vintage American Basketball Association team logo.
- Material: Clear glass
- One size: 10oz (0.3 l)
- Durable and heat-resistant
- C-shaped handle
- Care Instructions: Do not microwave
| 10oz | |
|---|---|
| Height, in | 3.75 |
| Diameter, in | 3.13 |
| Diameter (with handle), in | 4.13 |
Please Note: Since our products are custom print on demand and not warehoused, we are unable to accept returns for non-defective items. Thank you for understanding.
Kentucky Colonels were a prominent franchise in the American Basketball Association (ABA) from 1967-76, which was known for its competitiveness, athletically talented roster and enthusiastic fan base. The Colonels won the 1974-75 ABA Championship, propelled by Hall of Fame players C Artis Gilmore, F Dan Issel and G Louie Dampier. Despite their success, the franchise was excluded from the 1976 ABA-NBA merger, with opposition being spearheaded by the Chicago Bulls owner desiring to sign Gilmore in the dispersal draft. After being shafted from joining the NBA, Colonels fans were left with an emptiness of "what could have been" in regards to Kentucky pro basketball.
American Basketball Association (ABA) was a professional basketball league which was in operation from 1967-1976, rivaling the established NBA. The league's mission was to provide a more exciting wide open high scoring product than its competitor, hoping to create a marketing buzz among pro hoops' fans. Future basketball legends such as Julius Erving (Dr. J), George Gervin, Moses Malone, Artis Gilmore, Rick Barry, David Thompson and others were all born by the upstart ABA.
By implementing novel innovations such as the three-point shot, colorful team uniforms and a red, white and blue basketball, the league succeeded to some extent in fulfilling their mission. Financial challenges and stiff competition with the NBA for player talent led to four ABA teams (Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets, San Antonio Spurs) joining the NBA in the 1976 merger between the two leagues.
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