Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets | |
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa | |
Team colors | silver, red, blue, white |
Main sponsor | Coors Light, Kum & Go |
President | Kevin Krause |
Ownership | Krause Gentle |
The Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets were a
History
Cincinnati Slammers relocation
The franchise was purchased for an undisclosed amount by Krause Gentle, the parent company of
Cedar Rapids (1988–1991)
The Silver Bullets played their home games at the 7,200 seat
Lewis Lloyd, who was banned from playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) due to a violation of their drug policy, sought a court injunction in 1988 to allow him to play in the CBA after his contract with the Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets was rejected by CBA commissioner Jay Ramsdell. Lloyd had been participating in the league's rehabilitation program and qualified for reinstatement on March 19. 1989, but through his lawyer challenged the legality of the CBA's drug policy. On December 21, 1988 Linn County, Iowa District Judge William Thomas ruled that the CBA had a right to bar players who had a history of drug use. Ramsdell testified at the hearing that the CBA did not test for cannabis during their drug screenings.[4]
On December 30, 1989, Rockford Lightning head coach Charley Rosen was arrested in Cedar Rapids for assaulting Silver Bullets head coach George Whittaker. Rosen was restrained from attacking Whittaker on the court by referees and ejected from the game. After Cedar Rapids posted a 119–98 victory over the Lightning, Rosen met Whittaker in the hallway outside of the Silver Bullets locker room and struck him in the neck and shoulder.[5] According to the Associated Press, Rosen was angry that Whittaker's team was running up the score.[6] As a result of the altercation, the CBA suspended Rosen eight games and fined him an undisclosed amount.[5] In April 1990, Rosen pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor assault charge.[7]
The 1990 CBA All-Star Game was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 18.
Bimm Ridder Sportswear, an athletic apparel manufacturer, got its start making products for the Silver Bullets and the
Relocation to Tri-Cities, Washington
In June 1991, the CBA approved the re-location of the Cedar Rapids franchise to
Season-by-season records
Years | Wins | Losses | Winning percentage | Head coach(s) | Ref |
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1988–89 | 30 | 24 | .555 | Gary Youmans | [13] |
1989–1990 | 25 | 31 | .446 | George Whittaker | [14] |
1990–91 | 24 | 32 | .428 | George Whittaker (2–5) Steve Bontrager (22–27) |
[15] |
All-time roster
- Randy Allen
- Anthony Blakley
- Boot Bond
- Mel Braxton
- Brent Carmichael
- Ron Cavenall
- David Colbert
- Tommy Davis
- Joel DeBortoli
- Calvin Duncan
- Pat Durham
- Ben Gillery
- Terry Gould
- Orlando Graham
- Steve Grayer
- Ken Green
- Derrek Hamilton
- Chris Harris
- Steve Hayes
- Darryl Johnson
- Byron Larkin
- Gary Leonard
- Lewis Lloyd
- Al Lorenzen
- Roy Marble
- Anthony Martin
- Shawn McDaniel
- Jeff Moe
- Melvin Newbern
- Reggie Owens
- Ray Pugh
- Jeff Rahilly
- Ron Roberts
- Ron Rowan
- Donald Royal
- John Starks
- Everette Stephens
- Barry Stevens
- Peter Thibeaux
- Clarence Thompson
- Damon Vance
- Demone Webster
- A. J. Wynder
Awards
- A. J. Wynder — CBA Player of the Week (January 5, 1989)[16]
- John Starks — 1990 CBA All-Star and 1990 CBA Slam Dunk Contest runner-up[17]
References
- ^ Smedley, Peggy (October 1988). "Krause Gentle goes to the hoop for Kum & Go convenient stores". National Petroleum News. Vol. 80, no. 11. M2Media360.
- ^ Swanson, Wayne (April 2, 1989). "How The Other League Lives". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ Schmitz, Brian (December 18, 1988). "It's Hi-ho Silver, Awaaay In Basketball-crazed Iowa". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Untitled". United Press International. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. December 21, 1988.
- ^ a b "Rockford CBA coach suspended after punching Cedar Rapids coach". United Press International. Rockford, Illinois. January 2, 1990.
- ^ "Coach Is Arrested". The New York Times. Associated Press. December 31, 1989.
- ^ "CBA coach pleads guilty to assault". United Press International. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. April 12, 1990.
- ^ "Calendar of Events". United Press International. December 20, 1989.
- ^ Matthew, Grimm (January 14, 1991). "L.A. Gear declares (guerrilla) war". Adweek's Marketing Week. Vol. 32, no. 3. p. 44.
- ^ Kiersh, Ed (October 1993). "Stark reality: gritty overachiever John Starks butts his way into the big time". Sport. Vol. 84, no. 10. Extreme Ventures, LLC. p. 59.
- ^ Hlas, Mike (July 21, 2008). "Struggling forward". Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. New York City. June 15, 1991.
- ^ a b "1988-89 Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets Roster". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "1989-90 Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets Roster". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "1990-91 Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets Roster". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Sports Digest". United Press International. January 5, 1989.
- ^ Anderson, Dave (February 2, 1994). "Sports of The Times; The All-Star Shooter From the C.B.A.". The New York Times. New York City, New York.