Atlanta Hawks
The franchise was formed in 1946 as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (named after Tri-City native Black Hawk) of the National Basketball League; it was based in the tri-city area between Moline, Illinois, Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa (now called the Quad Cities). Some sources state the team started the 1946-47 NBL season as the Buffalo Bisons and relocated to the Tri-Cities early in the season. When the NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association, the Blackhawks reached the playoffs in the NBA’s inaugural year, under the leadership of coach [Red Auerbach]]. However, the following season, after the team drafted Bob Cousy and made the blunder of trading his rights to the Chicago Stags (who would later surrender him in a dispersal draft to the Boston Celtics after they folded), they failed to qualify for the postseason. In 1951, the franchise relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and became the Hawks. In 1953, the Hawks drafted Bob Pettit, a future NBA MVP. Despite this, the Hawks were one of the league’s worst teams, and in 1955 the Hawks moved yet again, this time to St. Louis, Missouri.
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- Yahoo! Sports: <b>Hawks</b>' Ivan Johnson making good as rookie at 27 <b>…</b>
After the 6-foot-8, 255-pound banger knocked around the minor leagues trying to overcome a reputation as a hothead, Hawks forward Josh Smith says Atlanta has found a "diamond in the rough." Johnson said his past makes …- <b>Hawks</b>' Ivan Johnson making good as rookie at 27 « Artesia News
In this photo taken Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, Atlanta Hawks forward Ivan Johnson (44) scores against the Philadelphia 76ers during an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. Josh Smith calls Johnson a diamond in the rough.- Lineup changes could be coming after three-game slide | <b>Atlanta</b> <b>…</b>
Vivlamore at practice on Tuesday. Here is your report: No real news on the Hawks continued search for a big man to help their depleted corp but changes.
