Fourteen and counting, Jacksonville joins ABA
Published on April 12, 2004 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. Joe Newman, ABA Co-Founder, today announced the 14th expansion team in the fast-growing league - Jacksonville, Florida.
According to Newman, "Jacksonville is a city that has been targeted as an ABA city from day one. We've had several interested ownership groups, but until now, we didn't have the right group. We do now in Zachary T. Hoxie and Homer S. Jackson and well-known Jacksonville businessman, Larry Jacobs, who will serve as GM of Basketball Operations."
Team co-owner Jackson stated, "We strongly feel that Jacksonville is ready for this high-flying and fast-paced style of basketball and are looking forward to working with the community, organizations and business leaders of Jacksonville to make this happen."
Co-owner Hoxie added, "We know that with the skyrocketing prices of entertainment, this team will offer a low cost, fun-filled outing that will not break the family's bank account."
Hoxie and Jackson have formed Tidal Wave Entertainment LLC of Panama City to oversee operations. Jackson (CEO) currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Jackson & Jackson LLC and is General Manager of Water White Sands, property management division, specializing in vacation rentals and beach homes. He holds a BFA in Visual Communications and a BA in Art Education from Florida State University.
Hoxie (COO) currently serves as the President of Jackson & Jackson LLC, is a military veteran, attended Florida State University majoring in music, is an accomplished professional singer and has participated on many music projects. He has a diverse background in corporate human resources. Larry Jacobs is best known as a Jacksonville veteran radio and TV broadcaster, a contract advisor for the NFL and NBA and Founder/President of the Cuban-American Cultural and Humanitarian Exchange (CACHE).
Jim Clark, ABA CEO stated, "Zachary, Homer and Larry are a formidable team. Their backgrounds in business, sports, human resources and entertainment are unique - and a perfect fit for the ABA. This organization and team will be outstanding."
Details relating to venue, team name, mascot, cheerleaders, dance team coaches, personnel requirements, tryout camps and other information will be released shortly. For now, you can contact Zachary Hoxie or Homer Jackson at (877)-JAXWAVE Ext 100 & 101, or email jaxwave@aol.com. ou can also visit us at www.jaxwave.com.
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