The Calgary 88's was a professional basketball franchise based in

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, from 1988 to 1992. The team played in the

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. The 1992 season saw the league fold before the season was completed. The 88's played their home games at the

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. Their best players during their time in Calgary consisted of Jim Thomas (Indiana), Chip Engelland (Duke), Darryl MacDonald (

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) John Spencer (Howard U), Chris Childs (Boise St), Kelby Stuckey (SW Missouri), Roland Gray (Saint Louis), Jerry Stroman (Utah), Nikita Wilson (LSU), Carlos Clark, David Henderson,

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, Kelsey Weems, Perry Young, John Hegwood,

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, and David Boone. Calgary coaches included

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, Cory Russell and Roger Lyons. In five seasons, the 88's went 151-78.

Personnel

Team President * Michael Smith * Jon Havelock

Season by season record

References

WBL Stats
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