Chicago Bulls

From Hoopedia

1 Franchise Name History
2 Chicago Bulls Franchise History
3 The Bulls Dynasty
4 Franchise Arenas
5 Franchise Personnel
6 Retired Numbers
7 External Links

Franchise Name History

The nickname of the Chicago's representative in the National Basketball Association originated with the team's first owner, Richard Klein.

Klein, who founded the club in 1966, decided to name the team the Chicago Bulls. The reasoning behind his decision was that the fighting bull, as known from centuries of bullring history, had a relentless fighting attitude along with the instinct to never quit.

Both of the above qualities are very necessary for a championship club and Klein hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name. Read More...

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Chicago Bulls Franchise History

The Chicago Bulls have a rich history dating back to 1966 which includes six NBA Championships. Many superstars have donned the red, black, and white of the Bulls from their original superstar, Jerry Sloan to the legend himself, Michael Jordan. Read More...

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The Bulls Dynasty

Ben Wallace

The very definition of a dynasty requires a franchise to be rooted in endurance, consistency, and, above all, excellence. It is one thing to win a championship by capturing the fleeting combination of chemistry, talent and luck; it is quite another thing to be able to sustain that exquisite, delicate balance. Only a few teams in basketball history have been able to do that...More

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Franchise Arenas

Arena	Years	Notes
International Amphitheatre	(1966-1967)
Chicago Stadium	(1967-1994)	Had a home game in Kansas City (1969-70) Had a home game in Louisville (1977-78)
United Center	(1994-present)