Oakland Oaks Basketball T-Shirt

Product Info

• 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
• Extra Soft
• Lightweight
• Classic Fit
• Ships in 3-5 business days

Team: Oakland Oaks
Years Active: 1967-1969
Stadium: Oakland Coliseum Arena

The Oakland Oaks were one of the original teams in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and were named after a team which had folded five years earlier. They were partially owned by entertainer Pat Boone. In their first season, the Oaks were the worst team in the league. Major changes were made the following season with the addition of coach Alex Hannum and all-star Rick Barry who was in a contract dispute with the cross-bay Warriors. The moves paid off, and the Oaks won the championship. Attendance, though, continued to lag. The Oaks realized they could not compete with the Warriors in the Bay Area and after two seasons became the Washington Caps, and a year later the Virginia Squires. 

Notable Players

• Rick Barry (Hall of Fame)
• Larry Brown (Hall of Fame)
• Warren Jabali
• Doug Moe
• Levern Tart

This product is an historical representation of the defunct team in the description. The product is in no way affiliated with any existing team, league or other organization.