The National Basketball Association's franchise in Seattle, Washington, USA, the SuperSonics were founded in 1967. They won the NBA Championship in 1979. Notable players to have played for the Sonics include Lenny Wilkens, Gus Williams, Nate McMillan, Fred Brown, Jack Sikma, Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton, Sam Perkins and Ray Allen.
Mike Ilitch has the most brand power of any owner in professional sports. And the only owner with less in his home market than the Lions' William Clay Ford Sr. was reviled for trying to uproot a franchise.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:17:53 GMTThe Green Bay Packers enjoy the most passionate local fan base of any pro team — at least they did before the club’s messy divorce from Brett Favre.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:37:33 GMTThe Green Bay Packers are struggling this season, but they remain an iconic presence when it comes to team branding.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:44:21 GMTIRVING - Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware sat on a training table laughing while getting treatment on his left knee. Running back Marion Barber walked through the locker room without a noticeable limp being caused by a dislocated right pinkie toe.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:16:46 GMTThe veteran guard led the team in scoring in three games last week.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:09:10 GMT
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The Sonics were Seattle's first professional sports franchise. The
Mariners of the Major League Baseball and the
Seahawks of the NFL would later join them.
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