Tulsa 66ers To Play Preseason Game November 17
Published on November 7, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla. Nov. 7, 2007 - The Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League will host an exhibition game against the Albuquerque Thunderbirds on November 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville High School Field House, in Bartlesville, Okla.
All of the proceeds from the pre-season game will benefit the Bartlesville Sports Commission (BSC) and local youth sports groups. The BSC was established in2007 by a group of community leaders in support of local athletics. The commission's main objective is to further the support of athletics and athletic excellence in the Bartlesville area.
"A D-League exhibition game is a great way to showcase our excellent facilities and to have this caliber of basketball in our house," said BSC Events Chair, Coach Tim Bart. "Bartlesville is a basketball town and everyone will want to come out to see these future NBA stars on our home court."
Rich with basketball history, Bartlesville is located 45 miles north of Tulsa and is the original home of the Phillips 66ers, a successful professional basketball team that won 11 NIBL championships and 11 AAU titles. Phillips Petroleum Company and other regional manufacturing and production firms fielded amateur teams after World War I and these teams provided and outlet for community pride and top competitive athletes.
The establishment of amateur teams allowed standout players like R.C. Pitts the opportunity to maintain their status and compete in the 1948 Olympics. Pitts, now 88 years old and currently residing in Baton Rouge, La., has many memories of playing basketball in Bartlesville in front of the vocal crowd at the local high school.
"There was always a scarcity of seats," said Pitts. "They were superfans, and it was always enjoyable to have the whole city behind you. I think the fans will be equally vocal for the 66ers' preseason game."
Tickets are $10 each, with half of the ticket sales staying with the participating youth organizations and are available by contacting the Bruin Athletic Department at (918) 337-0153, the YMCA at (918) 336-0713, or the Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville at (918) 336-3636.
The Tulsa 66ers, led by head coach Joey Meyer, will tip off the regular season on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Expo Square Pavilion, located on the Tulsa Fairgrounds.
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