Rochester Royals

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Rochester Royals

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Founded 1923 as the Rochester Seagrams, a semi-pro basketball team sponsored by the Seagram & Sons distillery. After several years as an independent team, joined the old District Basketball Association for the 1932-33 season, then played in the District Basketball League from 1934-36. Returned to independent status from 1936-45. Renamed the Rochester Pros in 1943, and became the Rochester Royals in 1945. Played in the National Basketball League (NBL) from 1946-48, and in 1949 jumped to the Basketball Association of America, predecessor of the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBL champions in 1946; NBA champions in 1951. Relocated to become the Cincinnati Royals in 1957.

Location:
Rochester, NY

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Al Cervi Basketball 12-Feb-1917 9-Nov-2009 NBA Hall of Famer

Bob Davies Basketball 15-Jan-1920 22-Apr-1990 Rochester Royals, Hall of Famer

Otto Graham Football 6-Dec-1921 17-Dec-2003 NFL Hall of Famer

Alex Hannum Basketball 19-Jul-1923 18-Jan-2002 NBA Hall of Famer

Jack Twyman Basketball 11-May-1934 30-May-2012 Cincinnati Royals forward, NBA Hall-of-Famer

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