Dodge City Legend

Basketball team in Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City Legend
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LeagueUSBL 2000–2007
Founded2000
HistoryDodge City Legend
2000–2007
ArenaDodge City Civic Center
LocationDodge City, Kansas
Team colorsPurple, silver, black
Head coachDale Osbourne
OwnershipDodge City Basketball
Championships3 2000, 2003, 2005

The Dodge City Legend was a professional basketball franchise located in Dodge City, Kansas in the United States Basketball League, a minor league that played in the spring. The Legend won three USBL titles, in 2000, its first season, 2003 and in 2005.

The Legend drew fans from surrounding towns, such as Garden City and Liberal. They played their home games at the Dodge City Civic Center.

The Legend's colors were purple, black and silver. The nickname came from the cowtown history of Dodge City, which has been immortalized in numerous feature films and the television program, Gunsmoke.

Notable players

  • Kenny Gregory
  • Darrin Hancock
  • Jamario Moon
  • Jimmy King
  • Oliver Miller
  • Sun Mingming
  • Roy Tarpley
  • David Bell
  • Chad LaCross
  • Ricky de Aragon

External links

  • Dodge City Legend Official site
  • USBL League Website
  • Dodge City Legend - Discussion Forum[permanent dead link]
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