1974 San Diego Mariners Tee Buckaroos Following the season

Following the season

it seemed impossible that a Memphis ABA franchise could continue

With players like George Ross & Maurice Slater donning the red and white in Washington D

ABA Commissioner Mike Storen decided to step in

1974 San Diego Mariners Tee Buckaroos Following the seasonThe San Diego Mariners entered the WHA in 1974 after the franchise moved from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The team name changed, but the Mariners kept the blue, orange and white color scheme from the Knights. After the 1976 77 season, owner Ray Kroc (of McDonald's fame), who also owned the Padres, sold the team to a group who planned to move it to Florida. However after three failed attempts to secure an arena, the Mariners folded just before training