The Virginia Squires were a basketball team based in Norfolk, Virginia, and playing in several other Virginia cities. They were members of the American Basketball Association from 1970 to 1976. The team originated in 1967 as the Oakland Oaks, an ABA charter franchise based in Oakland, California.

The 1971-72 Virginia Squires were one of the most memorable teams in ABA history. The Squires already had budding superstar Charlie Scott . But they also added an unheralded rookie from the University of Massachusetts, Julius Erving (#32, above left and above middle).

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Virginia Squires. Location: Norfolk, Virginia Team Names: Virginia Squires, Washington Capitols, Oakland Oaks Seasons: 9; 1967-68 to 1975-76 Record: 326-417, .439 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 6 Championships: 1 More Franchise Info

Virginia Squires Players. Location: Norfolk, Virginia Team Names: Virginia Squires, Washington Capitols, Oakland Oaks Seasons: 9; 1967-68 to 1975-76 Record: 326-417, .439 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 6 Championships: 1 More Franchise Info

The 1971–72 Virginia Squires season was the second season of the Virginia Squires in the American Basketball Association. This was the debut season of future Hall of Famer Julius Erving. In the first half of the season, the Squires were 26–16, with a season-high five-game losing streak and one five-game winning streak in that half.

Apr 2, 2024 · For a six year window in the 1970's, Hampton Roads was home to professional basketball. The Virginia Squires put their stamp on the community, even though they weren't here for a long period of...

The 1970–71 Virginia Squires season was the first season of the Virginia Squires in the American Basketball Association. After one season each in Oakland and Washington, owner Earl Foreman was convinced by the league to move his team to Virginia.

Dec 15, 2023 · Led by players like Erving and Charlie Scott — another player who would one day make basketball’s Hall of Fame — the Squires contended for the ABA title in their first two seasons in Virginia. But by the Squires’ third season, 1972-1973, the chaos afflicting much of the ABA had begun to consume them, too.

Apr 7, 2014 · The Virginia Squires, the Commonwealth’s only professional sports franchise, will hold a reunion in Virginia Beach May 1 and 2. We take a look back at the team that produced Julius “Dr. J” Erving and other greats from the game.