The Nebraska Cranes were a

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team located in

Kearney, Nebraska Kearney is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30,787 in the 2010 census. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birt ...

. The most recent head coach was Brian Walsh. In the team's second season, the Cranes won the USBL championship by defeating the defending champion

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with Nick Galef being named as the Championship MVP. Their second season turned out to be their last, as they did not return for the 2007 season.

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USBL League WebsiteNebraska Cranes - Discussion Forum
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