Product Info
- 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
- Extra Soft
- Lightweight
- Classic Fit
- Ships in 3-5 business days
Team: Carolina Cougars
Years Active: 1969-1974
Homes: Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC), Charlotte Coliseum (Charlotte, NC), Dorton Arena (Raleigh, NC)
The Carolina Cougars were established as the Houston Mavericks, a charter member of the . They moved to North Carolina in 1969. Tom Meschery coached the team in 1971 and after retiring as a player, Larry Brown took over the following season. The Cougars were touted as a "regional" team, playing home games in three cities: Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Game 7 of the Eastern Division Finals was played in Charlotte instead of Greensboro where the team won Games 2 and 5. Following the loss, many questioned the decision and the team never made another deep playoff run. They became the in 1974.
Notable Players:
- Billy Cunningham
- Larry Brown
- Joe Caldwell
- Mack Calvin
This product is an historical representation of the defunct team in the description. The product is in no way affiliated with any existing team, league or other organization.