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Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are a National Basketball Association team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Founded: 1946, as a member of the National Basketball League, joined the National Basketball Association in 1949.

Formerly known as: Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1946-1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951-55), St. Louis Hawks (1955-68)

Home Arena: Philips Arena[?]

Uniform colors: Red, black and gold

Logo design: A red and black hawk clutching a basketball in its talons

NBA Championships: 1957-58 (St.Louis)

Franchise history

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers:

Not to be forgotten:

Retired numbers:

Current stars:

Atlanta Hawks official web site (http://www.nba.com/hawks/)

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