1974 Washington Diplomats Tee Thunder Storen felt that he could

Storen felt that he could turn around the Memphis franchise and make it viable for the NBA

but folded before its completion (classic ABA)

Printed in New York

including the nickname which he changed to the "Sounds

1974 Washington Diplomats Tee Thunder Storen felt that he couldThe Washington Diplomats played at Pat Cunningham Stadium from 1974 to 1980 before eventually folding in 1980. Even though the Washington Diplomats were a strong team in the 1979 season, it wasn't enough to keep the red and white in Washington D. C.. With players like George Ross & Maurice Slater donning the red and white in Washington D. C., the Washington Diplomats should have been able to fill seats. The reality however was much different and with