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ABA returns to Philadelphia in 2008

June 30, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that it will return to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2008. "We are very pleased and proud to welcome Rev. Duane A. Quamina as the owner of the new Philadelphia Sounds," stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. "Rev. Quamina has a remarkable background and is the perfect person to lead this exciting organization. We picked this week to announce Philadelphia as we celebrate the 4th of July Independence Day/Week Celebration."

Rev. Quamina is a Preacher, Philosopher, Nonviolent Scientist, Social Architect, Minister, Writer, Statesman, Public Lecturer, Singer, Pastor. He has served as Chairman for the United Nations 50 Committee responsible for the Philadelphia, PA celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations; has served as Executive Director for the United Churches for Christ headquartered in Camden, NJ; Served as the Chairman for the Camden City Summer Youth Development Program and is a published author with works including Anatomy of a Crucifixion and The Truth Will Set You Free.

He is presently President of KOH Associates, LLC, an organization that provides a vast array of professional services including consulting, engineering, architecture, construction management and whole building energy management. He is also President of the Nonviolent Leadership Academy, LLC which is an educational based institution that focuses on non-violent education whose curriculum includes "Project C.H.A.N.G.E", (Creating Healthy Alternative through Nonviolent Guidance and Education).

"We are extremely proud to be the only minority owned and controlled professional sports team in Philadelphia," added Rev. Quamina. "We are also pleased to have billionaire Beryl J. Wolk, marketing genius extraordinaire as part of our organization to assist with the local marketing and promotion of our team."

"Dr. J played in the original ABA which springboarded him into NBA fame and a World Championship with the Philadelphia 76'ers. What a reunion to have the ABA "Philadelphia Sounds" in town to expand on the history of the original ABA, Dr. J, and great Philadelphia 76'ers," he commented. "This is an opportunity for the local home grown talent to mature and develop their skills for the NBA. We are not in competition with them; we are in perfect harmony with each other." For more information, phone 610 800 3144, email either dquamina@aol.com or duanequamina@aol.com or visit www.abalive.com.

Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.

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