New Orleans Hornets Information
The Hornets first hit the basketball circuit in 1985 as an expansion team in Charlotte, North Carolina. With the local colleges and a city that loves its sports, it seemed like a good match, and it was. Initially, fan turnout was great and it appeared to be a sure thing. The Hornets made their debut in 1988.
With the Hornet's debut, and their choice of the color teal, managed to start a fashion sensation that became known as the color of the year. As there was belief their home of the Coliseum was too big, fan turnout proved to be wrong. Each home game was sold to capacity, at time making tickets impossible to find.
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