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Atlanta Hawks - Definition and Overview |
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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)
Franchise history
In September 2003 the team was sold to a group of executives [1] (http://business.bostonherald.com/businessNews/business.bg?articleid=262&format=text) by Time Warner, along with the Atlanta Thrashers pro ice hockey team, with which the Hawks share the arena.
Players of note
Not to be forgotten:
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Coaches and others
External links
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