User:Halvorsen brian/USBL

1980s

 * The USBL is announced at a press conference in New York City on December 20, 1984. It was created by Daniel T. Meisenheimer III, who supplied the seed capital for the venture and would be the owner of the league's Long Island, New York franchise. Former New York Knicks players Walt Frazier and Dick Barnett were announced as owners of USBL franchises. Frazier's team was based in Atlanta and Barnett's team was based in White Plains. Other franchises announced were Boca Raton, New Jersey (possibly Atlantic City), Providence, New Haven, and Springfield, Mass. The league's salary cap per team was $250,000. Former NBA referee Richie Powers was hired as the USBL referee coordinator.
 * After the formation of the USBL in December 1984, the Associated Press reported than an anonymous NBA official said a working agreement between the two leagues was not likely.
 * In March 1985, Westchester County  Executive Andrew P. O'Rourke announced that a USBL team would represent the county in the coming season.
 * Manute Bol, a 7 ft center, was in contract talks with the New Haven and Springfield USBL franchises.
 * Frank Mulzoff was hired to coach the Long Island Knights.
 * Nancy Lieberman's 1986 season was profiled by the Associated Press.
 * In 1987, Nancy Lieberman signed with the Long Island Knights to a three-year deal.

1990s

 * In 1992, the USBL released trading cards issued by Ultimate Trading Card Company, who also planned to release a series the following year.
 * Sheryl Swoopes was drafted by the Daytona Beach Hooters in the 1993 USBL draft.
 * Rebecca Lobo was drafted by the Jersey Turnpikes in the eighth round of the 1995 USBL draft.