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The Dallas Chaparrals were a charter member of the American Basketball Association (ABA).[4] The team moved to San Antonio, Texas, for the 1973–74 season and were renamed the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the 1976–77 NBA season as a result of being one of four chosen ABA teams to be absorbed by the elder league following the completion of the ABA–NBA merger.

Key Information

Origin

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The team's founding owners, unable to agree on a name for the franchise during an early organizational meeting at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, named it for the Chaparral Club in which they met.[5] The primary owner, Robert Folsom, was later the mayor of the City of Dallas. Minority owner, William Cothrum, was later Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Dallas. The team drew poor attendance and general disinterest in Dallas.[6] They were lucky to attract crowds in the hundreds. During the 1970–71 season, the team became the Texas Chaparrals and an attempt was made to make the team a regional one, playing games in Fort Worth, at the Tarrant County Coliseum, as well as Lubbock, at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum, but this proved a failure and the team returned full-time to Dallas in time for the 1971–72 season, splitting their games at Moody Coliseum and Dallas Convention Center Arena.

Decline and the move

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After missing the playoffs for the first time in their existence in the 1972–73 season, the team was put up for sale. After no credible offers surfaced, the team's original owners leased it to a group of 35 San Antonio businessmen, led by Angelo Drossos and Red McCombs. The deal included a three-year option to buy the team outright, after which it would revert to the Dallas group.[7] The Drossos-McCombs group moved the team to San Antonio for the 1973–74 season and renamed them the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio embraced its new team with open arms; the Spurs surpassed the Chaparrals' entire 1972–73 attendance in only 16 games.[citation needed] Realizing they had a runaway hit on their hands, Drossos and McCombs tore up the lease and completed the purchase after only one year, and the franchise has stayed in San Antonio to this day. However, Dallas would get its own NBA franchise in the form of the expansion Mavericks, who began play in the 1980–81 season.[8]

Basketball Hall of Famers

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Dallas Chaparrals Hall of Famers
Players
No. Name Position Tenure Inducted
16 Cliff Hagan 1 SF 1967–1969 1978

Notes:

  • 1 Also served as head coach (1967–1970).

Season-by-season

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Season League Division Finish Wins Losses Win% GB Playoffs Awards Head coach
Dallas Chaparrals
1967–68 ABA Western 2nd 46 32 .590 2 Won Division Semifinals (Mavericks) 3–0
Lost Division Finals (Buccaneers) 4–1[9] 		— Cliff Hagan
1968–69 ABA Western 4th 41 37 .526 19 Lost Division Semifinals (Buccaneers) 4–3[10] John Beasley (ASG MVP)
1969–70 ABA Western 2nd 45 39 .536 6 Lost Division Semifinals (Stars) 4–2[11] — Cliff Hagan
Max Williams
Texas Chaparrals
1970–71 ABA Western 4th 30 54 .357 28 Lost Division Semifinals (Stars) 4–0[12] — Max Williams
Bill Blakeley
Dallas Chaparrals
1971–72 ABA Western 3rd 42 42 .500 18 Lost Division Semifinals (Stars) 4–0[13] Tom Nissalke (COY) Tom Nissalke
1972–73 ABA Western 5th 28 56 .333 27 —[14] — Babe McCarthy
Dave Brown

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The Dallas Chaparrals were a professional team based in , , that served as a charter member of the (ABA), competing from the league's inaugural 1967–68 season through 1972–73. Known for their red, white, and blue uniforms, the Chaparrals played primarily at on the campus and reached the in five of their six seasons, advancing to the Western Division Finals once in 1967–68 but losing in the division semifinals in their other appearances. The franchise, which struggled with consistently low attendance despite competitive on-court performance, relocated to after the 1972–73 season and rebranded as the , eventually joining the () in 1976. Founded by a group of investors led by primary owner Robert Folsom, the Chaparrals entered the ABA as one of 11 original teams, embracing the league's innovative features like the three-point line and a red-white-and-blue . In their debut season under player-coach , they posted a 46–32 record, finishing second in the Western Division and defeating the in the division semifinals before losing to the in the division finals. The following years brought continued success, including 41–37 in 1968–69 (fourth in the West, lost in semifinals) and 45–39 in 1969–70 (second in the West, lost in semifinals), but the team transitioned to the "Texas Chaparrals" in 1970–71 to reflect regional scheduling that included road games in Fort Worth, Lubbock, and other cities. Key contributors included scoring guards Bob Verga, who led the team with 23.7 points per game in 1967–68 and earned All-ABA Second Team honors, and , a defensive standout who averaged 20.4 points and 3.7 assists in 1970–71. Other notables were forward John Beasley (19.7 points per game in 1968–69), center Cincy Powell, and guards Glen Combs and , who helped define the team's fast-paced style. Coaching changes were frequent, with Hagan handing off to Max Williams, Bill Blakely, and Tom Nissalke; the latter's 1971–72 squad went 42–42 (third in the West), earning Nissalke ABA Coach of the Year honors despite a semifinal exit to the . The 1972–73 season marked their nadir at 28–56, missing the playoffs amid ownership disputes and financial strain from averaging under 3,000 fans per game. Facing bankruptcy threats and a lease expiration at Moody Coliseum, the franchise was purchased by a San Antonio group led by Red McCombs in 1973 and moved there on a three-year trial basis, adopting the Spurs name inspired by Texas heritage. This relocation preserved the team's continuity, allowing it to win an ABA championship in 1973–74 under new coach Larry Brown and later achieve NBA success with four titles. The Chaparrals era laid foundational talent pipelines, including future Hall of Famers like George Gervin (drafted in 1970 but traded away), and exemplified the ABA's role in innovating professional basketball before its 1976 merger with the NBA.

Origins and Formation

Establishment in the ABA

The Dallas Chaparrals were established as a charter member of the (ABA) on February 2, 1967, when local investors John Klug and James Peters were awarded the franchise for a fee of $30,000. The ABA launched that year as a rival to the established (NBA), featuring 11 original teams and introducing innovative rules such as the three-point shot from 25 feet and a 30-second to promote faster-paced, higher-scoring games. These elements aimed to differentiate the league and attract talent and fans in untapped markets, positioning the ABA as a dynamic alternative to the NBA's more conservative style. In preparation for the 1967-68 inaugural season, the Chaparrals hired , a former NBA , as their first . The team assembled an initial roster through the and free-agent signings, featuring key contributors such as forward John Beasley, a key scorer and the team's leading rebounder, Cincy Powell, and guard Bob Verga, who averaged 23.7 points per game in 31 games before being called up for . This group blended veteran experience with emerging talent to build a competitive foundation for the new franchise. The Chaparrals played their home games at on the campus of , a venue that opened in 1956 with a capacity of approximately 9,300 seats. Prior to the ABA's arrival, Dallas lacked a major professional basketball team, creating optimism among investors for strong fan support in a city with a growing sports appetite. The franchise rights were sold to a group of local investors ahead of the season, signaling confidence in the market's potential despite the league's upstart status.

Initial Ownership and Naming

The Dallas Chaparrals franchise was initially awarded by the (ABA) on February 2, 1967, to local businessmen John Klug and James Peters for a fee of $30,000, marking one of the league's earliest expansion efforts. However, before the start of the 1967-68 inaugural season, the rights were quickly sold to a syndicate of prominent investors led by Robert S. Folsom Jr., a developer who would later serve as from 1976 to 1981. The ownership group also included David Bruton Jr., Joseph W. Geary, Graham R.E. Koch, James L. Embrey, and Lawrence S. Pollock Jr., all tied to influential local business networks that emphasized community involvement and in the region. This transition ensured the team's stability in its formative years, with the group's collective resources—estimated at a exceeding $750 million—providing a foundation for operations despite the ABA's financial uncertainties. The team's name, "Chaparrals," originated from the Room at the , where the ownership group held their initial meetings and, unable to agree on alternatives, adopted the room's name as a practical solution. This choice also evoked the chaparral cock, a bird native to , symbolizing the region's and frontier spirit while aligning with the ABA's penchant for distinctive, regionally inspired identities. The franchise's early branding emphasized and flair, selecting red, white, and blue as its official colors to reflect American pride and complement the league's vibrant, innovative style, which included the iconic red-white-and-blue basketball. Visually, the Chaparrals' logo from to featured a stylized clutching a , rendered in the team's red, white, and blue palette to convey speed and energy on the ; this design persisted with minor updates through , including a variant incorporating the within a outline. The ownership's initial outlay, beyond the $30,000 , focused on leveraging local business connections for sponsorships and arena access, though specific additional investments remained modest compared to the group's overall wealth, prioritizing sustainable growth over aggressive spending.

Competitive History

Early Success (1967–1970)

The Dallas Chaparrals entered the as a charter member in , quickly establishing themselves as a competitive force in the Western Division during their inaugural seasons. In the 1967-68 season, the team compiled a 46-32 record, finishing second in the division behind the . Led by player-coach , the Chaparrals emphasized a fast-break offense that capitalized on transition opportunities, averaging 109.9 , which ranked sixth in the league. Key contributors included guard Bob Verga, who averaged 23.7 and earned honors, alongside forward John Beasley (19.7 PPG) and Cincy Powell (18.3 PPG). In the playoffs, Dallas swept the 3-0 in the Western Division Semifinals before falling 1-4 to New Orleans in the division finals, marking the team's first postseason appearance. Verga was selected for the inaugural ABA but missed it due to military obligations. The 1968-69 campaign saw the Chaparrals post a 41-37 record, securing fourth place in the Western Division amid a more competitive landscape dominated by the Oakland Oaks. Hagan continued to orchestrate an up-tempo style, with the team attempting to leverage the ABA's three-point line for added scoring punch, as exemplified by Beasley's long-range shooting in key games. The offense averaged 111.0 , though defensive lapses allowed opponents 111.7 points, ranking second in the league for points allowed. Standouts included Powell (19.4 PPG), Beasley (19.3 PPG), and (18.9 PPG), with Beasley earning honors and the game's MVP award at the 1969 event in Louisville. In the playoffs, Dallas pushed the second-seeded to seven games in the Western Division Semifinals, losing 3-4 despite home-court energy from crowds at . Early rivalries began to form with division foes like the Rockets and , highlighted by high-scoring matchups that showcased the ABA's innovative pace. By the 1969-70 season, the Chaparrals improved to 45-39, reclaiming second place in the Western Division, though internal tensions led to Hagan's mid-season dismissal in favor of assistant Max Williams. The team's scoring surged to 120.0 , leading the ABA and reflecting their commitment to an aggressive, fast-break approach that prioritized quick transitions and perimeter shooting. Glen Combs emerged as the offensive focal point with 22.2 PPG, supported by Powell (20.1 PPG), Manny Leaks (18.8 PPG), and Beasley (18.3 PPG); Combs, Powell, and Beasley all earned selections. Despite the on-court gains, challenges arose from inconsistent defense, allowing 118.1 (ninth in the league), and the Chaparrals were eliminated in the Western Division Semifinals, losing 2-4 to the Los Angeles Stars. This period solidified Dallas's reputation for exciting, high-octane but also exposed vulnerabilities in sustaining playoff success against deeper rosters.

Decline and Relocation (1971–1973)

The Chaparrals, rebranded as the Chaparrals for the 1970–71 season in an attempt to broaden their appeal as a regional franchise, scheduled home games across ( and Memorial Auditorium), Fort Worth (Tarrant County Coliseum), and Lubbock (Lubbock Municipal Coliseum) to combat declining attendance. The strategy failed to reverse the team's fortunes, resulting in a 30–54 record that placed them fourth in the Western Division; tied with the Rockets, they won a 115-109 to secure the final postseason spot before losing 0-4 to the in the Western Division Semifinals. Ownership, a group of local investors, faced mounting financial pressures amid the American Basketball Association's broader instability. Returning to a full schedule in for the 1971–72 season under new Tom Nissalke, the Chaparrals improved to a 42–42 record, securing third place in the Western Division before a first-round playoff sweep by the . Attendance averaged 3,108 fans per game, still among the league's lowest, hampered by competition from Mustangs basketball games at shared venue and regional economic challenges in post-recession . The following year, 1972–73, marked rock bottom with a 28–56 finish, last in the Western Division and out of the playoffs; average attendance plummeted to 2,395 per game, the ABA's worst, as the team drew just 134 fans to their final home game on March 26 at against the . Ownership instability culminated in the franchise's relocation after the 1972–73 season, with cumulative losses prompting a sale to a group led by and Angelo Drossos. The move was announced in June 1973, citing insufficient fan support in amid the ABA's financial woes and local preferences for ; the team was leased for a nominal $1 fee initially, rebranded as the for the 1973–74 season. This shift addressed the Chaparrals' chronic attendance issues, which had averaged under 3,500 fans per game in their final years, exacerbated by the league's competitive instability and 's saturated sports market.

Personnel

Coaches

The Dallas Chaparrals, an original (ABA) franchise from 1967 to 1973, employed several head coaches during their tenure, each navigating the league's high-scoring, fast-paced environment with varying degrees of success. These coaches shaped the team's identity amid ownership instability and roster changes, leading to two playoff appearances in the first three seasons before a period of decline. Their approaches evolved from structured, NBA-influenced systems to more adaptive strategies suited to the ABA's freewheeling style. Cliff Hagan served as the Chaparrals' inaugural player-coach from the 1967-68 season through January 1970, compiling a regular-season record of 109-90 (.548) over parts of three seasons. A former NBA All-Star with the St. Louis Hawks, where he played from 1956 to 1966 and emphasized disciplined, physical play, Hagan brought professional experience to the expansion team, guiding them to second-place finishes in the Western Division in 1967-68 (46-32) and 1968-69 (41-37), both culminating in playoff berths. In 1969-70, his team started 22-21 before he was fired amid reports of an abrasive coaching style that alienated players; the Chaparrals still finished 45-39 overall under split leadership and reached the playoffs again. Hagan's tenure established a foundation of competitiveness, averaging strong offensive output while instilling fundamentals from his NBA background. Max Williams, the team's general manager, assumed head coaching duties on an interim basis starting in January 1970 and continued through part of the 1970-71 season, posting a 28-32 regular-season record (.467) across 60 games. Taking over mid-1969-70, Williams led the team to a 23-18 finish that year, improving scoring to 128 points per game and securing another playoff spot, though they lost in the division semifinals. His approach focused on player development and team morale after Hagan's departure, but struggles in 1970-71 (part of a 30-54 season) led him to fire himself midseason; the Chaparrals swept in the first round of the playoffs despite the poor regular-season mark. Williams' brief stint highlighted the franchise's internal management challenges during a transitional period. Bill Blakeley coached the remainder of the 1970-71 season after Williams' exit, finishing with a 25-40 record (.385) in 65 games as the team relocated temporarily to for part of the year. A former college coach at , Blakeley inherited a demoralized squad and emphasized rebuilding through youth and pace, but injuries and roster turnover contributed to the Chaparrals' last-place Western Division finish and a playoff sweep. His tenure marked a low point, with the team averaging under 110 offensively for the first time; Blakeley later transitioned to college coaching at , where he achieved greater success. Tom Nissalke took over for the 1971-72 season, leading the Chaparrals to a balanced 42-42 record (.500) and a third-place Western Division finish, earning ABA Coach of the Year honors for maximizing a talented roster including Willie Wise and George Stone. At age 36, Nissalke introduced a disciplined yet aggressive system that blended defensive focus with ABA-style transition play, resulting in the team's most consistent performance since their early years and a playoff appearance, though they fell in the semifinals. He coached the 1971-72 season before resigning in April 1972, compiling a 42-42 (.500) mark with the Chaparrals; his methods restored competitiveness amid financial woes. Babe McCarthy and Dave Brown shared coaching duties in the Chaparrals' final 1972-73 season, which ended with a dismal 28-56 record (.333) and no playoffs. McCarthy, a veteran ABA coach previously with the Kentucky Colonels, started the year and went 24-48 before being fired in March amid ongoing losses and injuries; he focused on veteran leadership but couldn't stem the decline. Brown, an assistant and former player, finished the season 4-8 as an interim, prioritizing young talent development in the franchise's last days in Dallas. Their combined efforts underscored the team's unraveling before the move to San Antonio. The Chaparrals' coaching philosophy evolved notably over their six seasons, shifting from Hagan's NBA-derived structure and emphasis on discipline—which yielded early playoff success—to the more fluid, high-tempo adaptations by Nissalke and others that aligned with the ABA's innovative, offense-heavy ethos, though inconsistent ownership hindered sustained progress. This progression reflected broader league trends, balancing fundamentals with the era's three-point emphasis and fast breaks.

Notable Players

The Dallas Chaparrals featured several standout players who contributed to the team's competitive presence in the ABA, particularly through scoring, rebounding, and All-Star selections during their tenure from 1967 to 1973. John Beasley, a versatile forward who played for the Chaparrals from 1967 to 1971, emerged as one of the franchise's foundational figures. In the inaugural 1967-68 season, he averaged 19.7 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, earning All-Star honors and finishing eighth in MVP voting. Beasley repeated as an in 1969 and 1970, maintaining strong production with 19.3 points and 10.6 rebounds in 1968-69, and he was named MVP of the 1969 . His rebounding prowess and scoring efficiency helped anchor the Chaparrals' frontcourt during their early playoff runs. Cincy Powell, a durable forward who played for the Chaparrals from 1967 to 1970, provided consistent scoring and rebounding as a key offensive option. He averaged 18.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in 1967-68, rising to 20.1 points and 9.0 rebounds in 1969-70 en route to his selection that year. Powell's mid-range shooting and versatility suited the ABA's fast-paced style, where he often led the team in scoring during multiple seasons, including 19.4 points in 1968-69. His longevity and reliability made him a staple of the roster, contributing to the Chaparrals' Western Division semifinal appearances. Guards like and Glen Combs added backcourt dynamism during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Boone, who joined in 1968 and played through 1971, developed into a scoring threat, averaging 18.9 points in 1968-69 and peaking at 20.3 points with 7.4 rebounds in 1970-71, earning status that season. Combs, active from 1969 to 1971, led the team in scoring with 22.2 points per game in 1969-70 while dishing 4.1 assists, securing back-to-back nods in 1970 and 1971; he also averaged 20.5 points and 4.5 assists in 1970-71. Their speed and playmaking facilitated the Chaparrals' transition game, with Combs often topping team assists charts. Other notable contributors included Bob Verga, who burst onto the scene in 1967-68 as the team's scoring leader with 23.7 points per game and an selection before interrupted his tenure; Charlie Beasley, a defensive-minded guard from 1967 to 1971 who led the ABA in free-throw percentage at 87.0% in 1967-68 while averaging 13.3 points; and Donnie Freeman, a sharpshooting guard who arrived in 1970 and averaged 23.6 points in 1970-71 to earn honors. In later years, Rich Jones provided forward depth, averaging 22.3 points and 10.0 rebounds in 1972-73 as an . These players exemplified the Chaparrals' reliance on a mix of ABA draftees from mid-major colleges and castoffs from NBA rosters, fostering a roster suited to the league's emphasis on pace and perimeter play. Beasley and Powell dominated rebounding with double-digit averages.

Basketball Hall of Famers

The Dallas Chaparrals' sole inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is , enshrined as a player in 1978. Hagan served as the team's inaugural from 1967 to 1969, leading the expansion franchise to a 46-32 record and a second-place finish in the ABA's Western Division during its debut season. As a player, he contributed significantly on the court, averaging 18.2 points per game in 56 appearances that year, leveraging his NBA-honed skills—including a signature —to help establish the Chaparrals' early competitiveness. Hagan's induction underscored the ABA's growing legitimacy as a professional league, bridging his storied NBA career—where he earned six selections and a 1958 championship with the Hawks—with his pioneering role in the rival circuit. Over three seasons with Dallas, he appeared in 94 games, scoring 1,423 points for a 15.1 points-per-game average, while his dual responsibilities exemplified the innovative, multifaceted demands of the ABA's formative years. No other players, coaches, or executives primarily associated with the Chaparrals era have been inducted into the Hall of Fame for their contributions to the franchise, though Hagan's enshrinement remains a key marker of the team's foundational impact.

Legacy

Transition to San Antonio Spurs

In June 1973, the Dallas Chaparrals ownership announced the franchise's relocation to , citing the city's more enthusiastic fan base and the availability of the newly built HemisFair Arena as key factors in the move to a stronger market. The team began playing home games there starting with the 1973–74 season opener on October 10, 1973. The franchise was leased for $1 to a group of San Antonio investors led by businessman Angelo Drossos and including , who covered about one-third of the initial costs and later emerged as the majority owner; the deal included an option to purchase the team outright for $800,000 within three years. To align with the city's heritage, the team underwent a full as the , with the name drawing from the s worn by cowboys in regional cattle-driving traditions. The new incorporated a stylized into the letter "U" of "Spurs," while the shifted to silver and black as primary hues, accented by red. The Spurs maintained continuity from the Chaparrals era by retaining key players such as forward and guard , who anchored the roster under coach Tom Nissalke. In their inaugural season, the team posted a 45–39 record, securing third place in the ABA Western Division before falling in the division semifinals to the . When the ABA merged with the NBA in 1976, the Spurs transitioned to the league for the 1976–77 season as one of only four surviving ABA franchises (alongside the , New York Nets, and ), preserving the Chaparrals' foundational legacy within the expanded professional basketball landscape.

Impact on Dallas Basketball

The Dallas Chaparrals' tenure in the (ABA) from 1967 to 1973 provided early insights into the challenges of establishing professional in the market, particularly through attendance patterns that underscored the need for robust promotion. In their inaugural seasons, the team drew average crowds of around 3,000 to 4,000 fans per game, with the 1969-70 season recording a total home of 154,862 across approximately 39 games, yielding an average of about 3,971 spectators. However, attendance declined steadily thereafter, averaging 3,383 in 1970-71 and 3,108 in 1971-72, exacerbated by an experimental regional that spread games across , Fort Worth, and Lubbock, resulting in sparse turnouts such as fewer than 200 fans for a January 1971 game in Fort Worth. These figures highlighted the necessity for targeted marketing strategies in , where lagged behind football in popularity, ultimately contributing to lessons on building fan engagement for future franchises. The Chaparrals' struggles and eventual relocation paved the way for the NBA's expansion into , demonstrating sustained interest in professional hoops despite modest crowds. After the team's move to in 1973, the void left in facilitated the awarding of an NBA expansion franchise, the , which began play in the 1980-81 season. This development was partly attributed to the foundational market testing provided by the ABA era, as the Chaparrals' presence had established basic infrastructure and fan awareness for big-league in the region. Culturally, the Chaparrals introduced professional to audiences, fostering an initial enthusiasm that echoed in later generations through memorabilia collections and alumni commemorations. Sites like Remember the ABA preserve fan memories and artifacts, while the team's legacy influenced throwback events, such as the NBA's 2012 ABA uniform retrospectives that honored original franchises like the Chaparrals. In 2025, reflections on the team's impact gained prominence with tributes to former Max Williams, who co-founded the franchise in 1967 and passed away on January 27 at age 86; his multifaceted role—from GM to coach—earned recognition for laying groundwork in , as noted in his obituary and coverage emphasizing his enduring contributions to the sport's growth in . On a broader scale, the Chaparrals exemplified the ABA's pivotal role in talent development, nurturing players who transitioned to the NBA and enriched the league's depth following the 1976 merger. Standouts like and honed their skills in Dallas before contributing meaningfully in the NBA—Boone as a scoring guard for the and Silas in limited stints—illustrating how the franchise served as a for athletes who elevated professional basketball's competitiveness.

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