Albuquerque Silvers

The Albuquerque Silvers were an American basketball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was a member of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The team was coached by Norm Ellenberger, the former coach of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team.[1] The franchise was run by P. Patrick McKernan who was also the president and general manager of the Pacific Coast League Albuquerque Dukes.[2]

Albuquerque Silvers
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LeagueCBA
Founded1980
Folded1985
HistoryAlberta Dusters
1980–82
Las Vegas Silvers
1982–83
Albuquerque Silvers
1983-85
LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Team colorsBlue & Silver

The team was previously known as the Las Vegas Silvers, but was re-located to Albuquerque on February 10, 1983 by the CBA after the team owners failed to meet their financial obligation to the league.[3] According to the CBA, Silvers owners Patrick Shimbashi and Ken Ford—who together owned 90 percent of the team—could not agree on a way to fund the team.[2]

Year-by-year with Alberta Dusters
Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1980/81 CBA 4th, Western Western Division Semifinals
1981/82 CBA 3rd, Western Did not qualify

Year-by-year with Las Vegas Silvers
Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1982/83 CBA N/A N/A

Year-by-year with Albuquerque Silvers
Year League Reg. Season Playoffs
1982/83 CBA 4th, Western Did not qualify
1983/84 CBA 6th, Western Did not qualify
1984/85 CBA 7th, Western Did not qualify

References
  1. "Ellenberger hired". New York Times. 10 February 1983. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  2. "Untitled". United Press International. Natberth, Pennsylvania. February 10, 1983.
  3. Bradley, Robert. "History of the Continental Basketball Association". Assn for Professional Basketball Research. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2011.


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