Club Baloncesto OAR Ferrol was a professional

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club based in Ferrol,

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History

OAR Ferrol was founded in 1951, but didn't promote to the top league until 1980. During 13 years played on Primera División or

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and qualified to play the

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three seasons. In 1994, the club was relegated due to financial problems and, two years later, it was dissolved.

Season by season

Notable players

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* Lars Hansen *

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* Otis Howard *{{flagicon, USA Jimmy Oliver

Trophies and awards

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: (5) **1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993

References

Ferrol: Todo un clásico gallego
ACB.com

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Ferrol, Spain Former Liga ACB teams