Message from Anderson, Indiana Mayor Kevin Smith
November 13, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Anderson Champions News Release
Anderson. Jesse and Jamie. We didn't have a loss. We won! It's been years since I've seen that many people in the Wigwam for basketball. Not even the recent HS county tournament bring this many people. I'm really, really fired up. You've hit the nail on the head; local names, local appeal. It will become much larger, just wait. And thanks for including me and the City. Great job. Kevin (Mayor of Anderson IN).
From Jesse: Mayor. Now if I could get Randy Zachary to come out to play! We wanted Damon Bailey and Todd Leary and Jay Edwards to come to the game just to see the product. Chandler Thompson came to see us play..We wanted everyone to see the product.
The Anderson newspaper gave us the front page of the Sports section on Sunday. Indy Star said they would run their story on Thursday or Friday...Anthony Calhoun from WISH TV 8 gave us a great boost by covering us on Sports Locker. They were very good to us. Channel 13 wants to come down and interview Kojak. Fox 59 will be down as well. Thanks. My wife and I and uncle (Bobby Wilkerson) appreciate you. Let's make history!
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American Basketball Association Stories from November 13, 2006
- Riverhawks dominate 107-98 vs. Champions - Quad City Riverhawks
- In Battle of Texas, Tycoons come out on top - Texas Tycoons
- Baltimore Pearls will not compete in ABA for 2006-07 season - Baltimore Pearls
- What's going on here? - Vermont Frost Heaves
- Wildcats bounce back from OT loss with convincing win - San Diego Wildcats
- Noise finalizes roster - Knoxville Noise
- Vision partners with Annandale Village - Atlanta Vision
- Wildcats home opener ends in OT heartbreaker - San Diego Wildcats
- Express co-chair celebrity sports auction - Jersey Express
- Message from Anderson, Indiana Mayor Kevin Smith - Anderson Champions
- Imperials Upset Tropics in Season Opener - Palm Beach Imperials
- RazorSharks 2-0 Heading Into Home Opener November 16 - Rochester RazorSharks
- Riverhawks add former NBA player and muscle to the roster - Quad City Riverhawks
- John Salley Visits ABA RazorSharks - Rochester RazorSharks
- Ballers fall to visiting Ripknees - Twin City Ballers
- Rockstars win opening night - Chicago Rockstars
- Arkansas Aeros down Arkansas RiverCatz 146-116 - Arkansas Rivercatz
- Arkansas Aeros down Arkansas RiverCatz 146-116 - Arkansas Aeros
- Slam cruise to 108-96 season-opening win over King County - Bellingham Slam
- King County Royals lose first game, 108-96, to Bellingham Slam - King County Royals
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