Washington Capitals

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The Washington Capitals, usually called the "Caps," were an American Basketball Association team located in Washington, D.C. They played only one season, 1969-70. The franchise started as the Oakland Oaks in 1967. In 1970 they moved to Virginia and became the Virginia Squires.