Memphis Sounds

Basketball team in Memphis, TennesseeMemphis ProsMemphis TamsMemphis SoundsConferenceNoneDivisionEasternFounded1967HistoryNew Orleans Buccaneers 1967–1970 Memphis Pros 1970–1972 Memphis Tams 1972–1974 Memphis Sounds 1974–1975 Baltimore Claws 1975–1976 (did not play)ArenaMid-South ColiseumLocationMemphis, TennesseeTeam colorsNavy blue, scarlet (1970–1972) Gold, green (1972–1974) Red, white (1974–1975) Head coachBabe McCarthy (1970–1972)Bob Bass (1972–1973)Butch van Breda Kolff (1973–1974)Joe Mullaney (1974–1975)Championships0Conference titlesno conference play in ABADivision titles0 The Memphis Sounds were an American professional sports franchise that played in Memphis, Tennessee from 1970 until 1975 as a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). The team was first founded as the New Orleans Buccaneers in 1967. Known during their time in Memphis as the Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams, and finally, Sounds, they played their home games at the Mid-South Coliseum. New Orleans Buccaneers 1967–1970 The New Orleans Buccaneers were a charter member of the ABA. The Buccaneers were coached by Babe McCarthy, who was famous for two reasons. One was that he had c