Tag: Arthur Pachter

Scranton Aces Continental Basketball Association

Scranton Aces

The Scranton Aces lasted for just one last-place season in the minor league Continental Basketball Association. The Aces marked the end of the road for long-time Scranton minor league basketball promoter Art Pachter, who threw in the towel after 20 years at the end of the campaign. On the positive side, the Aces helped jumpstart the prospects of ex-Villanova star Rory Sparrow, who leapt from the Aces to a 12-year NBA career.

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Scranton Apollos Eastern Basketball Association

Scranton Apollos

Eastern Basketball Association (1970-1977) Born: 1970 – Re-branded from Scranton Miners Folded: 1977 First Game: Last Game: EBA Champions: 1971 and 1977 Scranton Catholic Youth Center Team Colors:

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