Milwaukee Bucks
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Franchise Name History
On May 22, 1968, Milwaukee's second professional basketball team got a name -- the Milwaukee Bucks. More than 14,000 fans participated in a team-naming contest. According to the 1969-70 Milwaukee Bucks yearbook, R.D. Trebilcox of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, was one of 45 persons who suggested the name "Bucks." His reasoning: "Bucks are spirited, good jumpers, fast and agile." Mr. Trebilcox won a new car for his efforts in helping to position Milwaukee's entry into the professional sports world with an enduring nickname. Other suggested names were Skunks, Beavers, Stags, Hornets, Stallions, Ponies, Badgers, Packers, and Braves.
Franchise History
The Bucks have a rich history which includes an NBA Championship in 1971 and has seen such superstars as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Ray Allen, and Michael Redd. Read More
Franchise Arenas
| Arena | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Arena | 1968-1988 | Also called the Mecca, now U.S. Cellular Arena |
| 1973-74 | Had a home game in Madison, WI | |
| Bradley Center | 1988-present |
Archbishop Cousins Center - Training Facility
Franchise Personnel
Herb Kohl - Owner
Larry Harris - General Manager
Retired Numbers
| Number | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Robertson |
| 2 | Junior Bridgeman |
| 4 | Sidney Moncrief |
| 14 | Jon McGlocklin |
| 16 | Bob Lanier |
| 32 | Brian Winters |
| 33 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar |
