- Rome Legions
ABA team
color1 = #CD9B1D
color2 = #D43D1A
pixels = 150px
founded = 2006
league = ABA2006 -present
history = Rome Legions2008 -
arena =Forum Civic Center
city =Rome, Georgia
colors = TBD
owner = JAM Entertainment
coach = TBA
championships = 0
titles = 0
cheerleaders =
dancers =
mascot =The Rome Legions are a team of the American Basketball Association scheduled to begin play in
2008 .The team was initially named the Rome Knights in honor of
Medieval Times , which is very popular in Rome, and is also one of their sponsors. In early 2007, the team's owners purchased theWorld Basketball Association 'sRome Gladiators . The franchise was intended to provide year-round professional basketball to the Rome area. However, after several ownership problems (culminating in the owners' imprisonment), the team was transferred to JAM Entertainment (also owners of theRochester Fire ), changing their name to theRome Legions In September 2007, the club announced that it would not participate in the 2007-08 ABA season. [http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news841125.html]
External links
* [http://www.romelegions.com Official website]
* [http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3502437 News release announcing new ownership]
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