TheCalgary 88's was a professional basketball franchise based inCalgary,Alberta, from 1988 to 1992. The team played in theWorld Basketball League. The 1992 season saw the league fold before the season was completed.
| Calgary 88's | |
|---|---|
| League | World Basketball League |
| History | Calgary 88's (1988–1992) |
| Arena | Olympic Saddledome |
| Capacity | 20,240 |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| President | Michael Smith |
| Ownership | John Havelock (Part Owner) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division/Conference titles | 1 |
The 88's played their home games at theOlympic Saddledome. Their best players during their time in Calgary consisted of Jim Thomas (Indiana),Chip Engelland (Duke),Darryl MacDonald (Texas A&M) John Spencer (Howard U),Chris Childs (Boise St), Kelby Stuckey (SW Missouri), Roland Gray (Saint Louis), Jerry Stroman (Utah),Nikita Wilson (LSU),Carlos Clark,David Henderson,Andre Turner,Sidney Lowe,Kelsey Weems,Perry Young, John Hegwood,Corey Gaines, and David Boone. Calgary coaches includedMike Thibault, Cory Russell and Roger Lyons. In five seasons, the 88's went 151-78.
Team President
| Season[3] | GP | W | L | GBL | Pct. | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1988 | 54 | 32 | 22 | – | .593 | 1st WBL | Lost Semi finals 109–107 to theChicago Express |
| 1989 | 44 | 31 | 13 | – | .704 | 1st WBL | Won WBL Semi finals 2–1 Vs theLas Vegas Silver Streaks, Lost WBL Championship toYoungstown Pride 2-0 |
| 1990 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 9 | .630 | 3rd WBL | Won WBL first round 2–0 VsErie WaveWon WBL semi finals 2–1 vsLas Vegas Silver Streaks, Lost WBL Championship toYoungstown Pride 3–2 |
| 1991 | 51 | 37 | 14 | – | .725 | 1st WBL Northern Division | WBL 1st roundBYEWon WBL Semi Finals 2–0 VsSaskatchewan Storm, Lost WBL Championship 3–0 VsDayton Wings |
| 1992 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 4.5 | .647 | 3rd WBL | No playoffs due to league disbanding on August 1, 1992 |
| Totals | 229 | 151 | 78 | – | .665 |
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