Texas Chaparrals Team History

Established
1967

City
Dallas – San Antonio

League History
1976 – Present / National Basketball Association
1967 – 1976 / American Basketball Association

Team History
1973 – Present / San Antonio Spurs
1970 – 1971 / Texas Chaparrals
1967 – 1970, 1971 – 1973 / Dallas Chaparrals

Nickname
Chaparrals – The Texas Chaparrals are one of the most iconic teams in NBA history, and their nickname has a fascinating origin story. The name was chosen to honor the legendary Chisholm Trail, which ran through Texas during the 19th century. This route was used by cowboys who drove cattle from ranches in South Texas to markets up north.

At that time, there were many large herds of wild horses roaming across much of North America's Great Plains region - including parts of present-day Oklahoma and Kansas as well as northern Mexico - so it made sense for these ranchers to take advantage of them when moving their cattle along this trail. Thus, they began using "chaparral" (a type of horse) instead of traditional oxen or mules for transportation purposes – hence, our beloved team got its unique name!

It’s also worth noting that “Chaparrals” is an appropriate moniker not just because it ties into the local Texan culture but also due to its literal meaning: “place where scrub oak grows." It perfectly encapsulates what makes this part a particular place; rugged terrain filled with beauty and adventure!

Championship
NBA Championships 0
2014, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
ABA Championships 0

Arena
2005 – Present / AT&T Center
2002 – 2005 / SBC Center
1993 – 2002 / Alamodome
1973 – 1993 / HemisFair Arena

*Fort Worth*
1970 – 1971 / Tarrant County Coliseum

*Lubbock*
1970 – 1971 / Lubbock Municipal Coliseum

*Dallas*
1967 – 1973 / Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Owner
1993 – Present / Peter Holt
1988 – 1993 / Red McCombs
1973 – 1988 / Angelo Drossos
1967 – 1973 / Bob Folsom