Calgary 88's


The Calgary 88's was a professional basketball franchise based in Calgary, Alberta, from 1988 to 1992. The team played in the World Basketball League. The 1992 season saw the league fold before the season was completed.
The 88's played their home games at the Olympic Saddledome. Their best players during their time in Calgary consisted of Jim Thomas, Chip Engelland, Darryl MacDonald John Spencer, Chris Childs, Kelby Stuckey, Roland Gray, Jerry Stroman, Nikita Wilson, Carlos Clark, David Henderson, Andre Turner, Sidney Lowe, Kelsey Weems, Perry Young, John Hegwood, Corey Gaines, and David Boone. Calgary coaches included Mike Thibault, Cory Russell and Roger Lyons. In five seasons, the 88's went 151-78.

Personnel

Team President
SeasonGPWLGBLPct.FinishPlayoffs
1988543222.5931st WBLLost Semi finals 109–107 to the Chicago Express
1989443113.7041st WBLWon WBL Semi finals 2–1 Vs the Las Vegas Silver Streaks, Lost WBL Championship to Youngstown Pride 2-0
19904629179.6303rd WBLWon WBL first round 2–0 Vs Erie Wave Won WBL semi finals 2–1 vs Las Vegas Silver Streaks, Lost WBL Championship to Youngstown Pride 3–2
1991513714.7251st WBL Northern DivisionWBL 1st round BYE Won WBL Semi Finals 2–0 Vs Saskatchewan Storm, Lost WBL Championship 3–0 Vs Dayton Wings
19923422124.5.6473rd WBLNo playoffs due to league disbanding on August 1, 1992
Totals22915178.665--