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Charlotte World Football League
The Charlotte Hornets began as the New York Stars, a charter member of the World Football League in 1974. Just before week 14 of that season, the team left the Big Apple and headed to North Carolina. The team drew a lot more fans down... -
Charlotte Stars World Football League
The Charlotte Hornets began as the New York Stars, a charter member of the World Football League in 1974. Just before week 14 of that season, the team left the Big Apple and headed to North Carolina. Before arriving in Charlotte, though, they played a... -
50th Anniversary World Football League Gold Ball
On October 2, 1973, a press conference was held in Chicago to announce the formation of the the World Football League (WFL). It kicked off in July of 1974 as a rival to the established National Football League (NFL). At first, it seemed like... -
50th Anniversary World Football League
On October 2, 1973, a press conference was held in Chicago to announce the formation of the the World Football League (WFL). It kicked off in July of 1974 as a rival to the established National Football League (NFL). At first, it seemed like... -
World Football League Football
The World Football League (WFL) kicked off in July of 1974 as a rival to the established National Football League (NFL). At first, it seemed like it would be a serious rival to the NFL. After all, league founder Gary Davidson had already formed... -
Carolina Cougars Line Logo
The Carolina Cougars began as the Houston Mavericks, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. The club relocated to North Carolina in 1969, splitting home games between Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. The latter is where they played most of their games... -
Carolina Cougars
The Carolina Cougars began as the Houston Mavericks, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. The club relocated to North Carolina in 1969, splitting home games between Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. The latter is where they played most of their games... -
Carolina Cougars Alternate Logo
The Carolina Cougars began as the Houston Mavericks, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. The club relocated to North Carolina in 1969, splitting home games between Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. The latter is where they played most of their games... -
First Annual ABA All-Star Game
The first American Basketball Association (ABA) All-Star Game was played January 9, 1968 at the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A crowd of 10,872 watched as the East topped the West 126-120. -
First Annual ABA Slam Dunk Contest 1976
The first American Basketball Association (ABA) Slam Dunk contest was held during halftime of the 1976 All-Star game in Denver.?? It was won by Julius Erving. -
Carolina Vipers
The Carolina Vipers played one season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League (CISL). There homefield was the Independence Arena (now Bojangles Coliseum). Â OS14910 -
ABA American Basketball Association
The original American Basketball Association (ABA) was founded in 1967 as a challenger to the established NBA. After fierce competition between the two for fans and players, 4 ABA teams were absorbed by the NBA in 1976. The Kentucky Colonels, the league's most successful... -
Charlotte Rage
The Charlotte Rage were an Arena Football League team that played from 1992 to 1996.??Their home field was the Charlotte Coliseum, except for the 1995 season when they played in Independence Arena. -
Carolina Cobras
The Carolina Cobras played in The Arena Football League??from 2000 to 2004. Their home field was the??Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena for its first three seasons. In 2003, the team played its home games in Charlotte.?? -
Heffron & Reep 1984 5K Run
Run for fun in the Heffron & Reep classic. Leg warmers optional. -
World Football League
The World Football League (WFL) kicked off in July of 1974 as a rival to the established National Football League (NFL). At first, it seemed like it would be a serious rival to the NFL. After all, league founder Gary Davidson had already formed... -
WFL 1974 Poster Tee
Available in a tee on natural (tan), and white (tee, V-neck, tank, crewneck and hooded sweatshirt). The World Football League (WFL) kicked off in July of 1974 as a rival to the established National Football League (NFL). At first, it seemed like it would... -
I.R.S. Records
The International Record Syndicate, or I.R.S. Records, was a label founded by Miles Copeland (brother of The Police's Stewart Copeland) and Jay Boberg. A division of A&M Records, its roster included some of the most important new wave acts of the '80s including R.E.M.,... -
The Pterodactyl Club
The Pterodactyl Club was the preeminent rock & roll venue and dance club in Charlotte in the '80s and '90s, hosting all of the top musical acts of the day. -
Boomerang Bay
Boomerang Bay was the former name of four different water parks in the U.S. Operated in conjunction with the Paramount's amusement parks, the name was derived from one of the company's movie properties. They were later rebranded after Paramount sold its amusement park division,...

