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Kentucky Colonels were a member of the American Basketball Association for all of the league's 9 years. They were the winningest franchise in the league's history, but were left out of the league's merger with the NBA. They were based in Freedom Hall beginning with the 1970-71 season, having played before that in the Louisville Convention Center.The Louisville-based Colonels started their time in the ABA as a colorful franchise, and not just because of their bright green uniforms. Among the things they were known for was their "mascot" Ziggy, a prize-winning Brussels Griffon dog that was owned by original team owners Joe and Mamie Gregory. Some fans of the Colonels believed Ziggy was the real owner of the club. Ziggy went to owner's meetings and had a front row seat for games. The dog was even part of the team's logo for their first seasons.They were equally famous for publicity stunts, their most famous coming in 1968 when Penny Ann Early, the first licensed female horse racing jockey, was signed to appear in an ABA game (albeit for a few seconds).The team's performance on the court was understandably overshadowed. Perhaps it was deserved, as they were mostly an average team, but they did have a pair of good in-state talents, Kentucky Wildcat Louie Dampier and Western Kentucky University star Darel Carrier. They were among the best long range shooters of their time, and benefitted greatly from the ABA's three-point line. Carrier spent 5 seasons with the club, while Dampier was a Colonel for all of their years.The early color of their franchise began to wane during the 1970-71 season, when they signed another Wildcat star in All-American Dan Issel. They also dropped the green uniforms in favor of a Blue and White scheme similar to that of the Wildcats. Issel's signing helped the Colonels become well known as a legitimate basketball team. In spite of an average record in the regular season, they made a serious run at the ABA championship. They fell just short, however, and lost to the Utah Stars in 7 games.They proved to be even better in 1971, with the signing of ferocious big man Artis Gilmore. Gilmore's signing would help make the Colonels a legitimate powerhouse for years to come. The Colonels won 68 games in his rookie campaign under coach Joe Mullaney; their record turned out to be best in the league's entire history. Yet, in the playoffs, they were upset by the New York Nets in the first round. Kentucky recovered and made another championship run during the 1972-73 season, but lost a physical series to the Indiana Pacers in 7 games
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