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Artis Gilmore
Artis was named ABA's MVP and All-ABA center in rookie campaign last season. Artis was league's leading rebounder, blocked 412 shots & led ABA in 2-point field goal shooting. Broke ABA record, hitting 806 of 1,348 attempts for .598 mark, bettering Zelmo Beaty's record of .555.
1972 Topps Set (Basketball)
180
Rookie
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* Factoid: Louie Dampier played Guard for the mighty Colonels.
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Although somewhat short for a forward, what Wendell lacks in height he more than makes up for in hustle and reckless pursuit. Wendell has been described as tenacious, aggresive and fearless player who resembles a linebacker instead of the superb forward he is. Wendell was named to Western Division Squad for the 1972 ABA All-Star Game.

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William "The Bird" Averitt was the NCAA major college scoring champion his senior season at Pepperdine averaging 33.9 points per game. An exciting player who displays a wide assortment of unusual moves, he was named Player of the Year in the West Coast Athletic Conference and MVP at Pepperdine after breaking all the WCAC scoring records. Bird once scoreð 59 points as a freshman and 57 points as a junior.

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A seasoned veteran with the zeal of a rookie, Walt shows enthusiasm if he's on the bench, knocking elbows with an opposing forward or moving to the backcourt. Scored 25 points in playoff game vs. Utah in 1971.

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Louie Dampier
Dan Issel
Artis Gilmore

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Dan Issel, Center - Colonels.

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Ted McClain
Set ABA record with 250 steals during 1973-74. Set another mark with 12 thefts in one game. Drafted: #1-1971 by Carolina.
1975 Topps Set (Basketball)
311
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Card Sets

Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.

1974 Topps Set (Basketball) (9)
1975 Topps Set (Basketball) (11)
1972 Topps Set (Basketball) (9)
1973 Topps Set (Basketball) (8)
1971 Topps Set (Basketball) (7)

All Sets

Colonels
Total Card Count

44

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