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The Wisconsin Flyers were a professional basketball team based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin , United States . They were members of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1982 to 1987. The team relocated to Rochester, Minnesota at the conclusion of the 1986–87 season.

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64-578: Killian Spanbauer, the owner of a sporting good chain based in Oshkosh , had publicly stated as early as 1981 that he wanted to form a minor league basketball circuit with 6–8 teams across Wisconsin . Nothing more appeared in the media until the winter of 1981–1982 when Spanbauer announced he was seeking a franchise in the Continental Basketball Association for Oshkosh. The area had a rich history of basketball, dating back to

128-741: A Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison, is located in Oshkosh. Oshkosh has 14 public elementary schools, five public middle schools, and two high schools operated by the Oshkosh Area School District . The high schools in the Oshkosh Area School District are Oshkosh North High School and Oshkosh West High School . Lourdes High School is one of the private schools in the city. Oshkosh North High School Oshkosh North High School

192-620: A "Great Fire" that consumed homes and businesses along Main Street north of the Fox River. The fire engulfed 70 stores, 40 factories, and 500 homes, costing nearly $ 2.5 million (or $ 67.3 million in 2022 money) in damage. Around 1900 Oshkosh was home of the Oshkosh Brewing Company , which coined the marketing slogan "By Gosh It's Good." Its Chief Oshkosh brand became a nationally distributed beer. The population of

256-491: A community, both within the classroom and in the city as a whole, including leadership classes, as well as alternative social studies, and English class. Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Commitment are the major traits that the Communities program seeks to create in its students. eAcademy is a fully online schooling option available to all K-12 students in the Oshkosh Area School District. It

320-648: A majority of their games at Oshkosh North High School Fieldhouse. Bill Klucas returned, as did Jose Slaughter (24.0 PPG). Slaugher was named to the CBA All-League team and the All-Defensive team. Greg Jones was lost to Evansville in the expansion draft and would lead the Thunder to the playoffs. Dale Wilkinson would add to the offensive firepower before being called to the Clippers. His loss would send

384-399: A median income of $ 47,470 versus $ 37,319 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $ 25,625. About 8.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 91.3% were high school graduates or higher and 26.4% had a bachelor's degree or higher. As of

448-517: A one-year sabbatical from his duties at the University of Central Florida to take the Flyers job, but he never coached an actual game for Wisconsin. A few weeks before training camp, Clark and owner Killian Spanbauer had a falling-out. The rumors were over certain player signings, but the facts were never revealed in the local media. The only answers available are from a November 30, 1983 article in

512-659: A pair of the overalls in its national catalog. As a result, OshKosh B'Gosh began to sell their products through department stores and expanded their children's line. Their office is now based in Atlanta, Georgia. Oshkosh is the home of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" held by the Experimental Aircraft Association , Inc. ("EAA"). AirVenture is the world's largest airshow . During AirVenture, air traffic at Wittman Regional Airport exceeds that of any other airport in

576-635: A population of more than 12,000. The community attracted a range of professional teachers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, and others who helped it flourish. The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern newspaper (now the Oshkosh Northwestern ) was founded around this time, as was the Oshkosh State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ). Lumber continued as the mainstay of the city. By 1874, it had 47 sawmills and 15 shingle mills . On April 28, 1875, Oshkosh had

640-531: A second high school for the city, when the Oshkosh West High School , formerly known as Oshkosh High School, facilities became too small to support the growing number for students. The school first opened as an open-concept school, with modular walls between classrooms, and multiple classes taking place in one room at the same time. After the 70s, the school began to shift toward a traditional layout, adding in permanent walls and separating many of

704-406: Is a public secondary/high school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin . Part of the Oshkosh Area School District , the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. As of 2021, there are 1,193 students enrolled at the school. It is referred to by students as "North". The facility holds an in-house TV studio, swimming pool, field house with Weight Room, and an auditorium. The school was built in 1972 as

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768-422: Is headquartered in Oshkosh. Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and bodies in four primary business groups: Access Equipment, Defense, Fire & Emergency, and Commercial. Plastic packaging is also a major industry, with Amcor , formerly Bemis, as a major employer. There are two well known chocolate companies located in Oshkosh, Hughes and Oaks. Oshkosh

832-475: Is known for OshKosh B'gosh , a manufacturer of overalls and children's clothing founded in the city in 1895. Originally a small-town manufacturer of adult work clothing, it became best known for its children's lines. The original children's overalls, dating from the early twentieth century, were intended to help children dress like their fathers. According to the company, sales increased dramatically when Miles Kimball, an Oshkosh-based mail-order catalog, featured

896-411: Is more akin to president of the city council. Executive power in the city still resides with the city manager. The current city manager is Mark Rohloff, who was selected by the city council in 2008. The mayor is Matt Mugerauer, elected in 2023. For representation in the state legislature, Oshkosh has been primarily represented by the 54th Assembly district since the 1983 redistricting law. Since 1992,

960-533: The 53rd district has also represented parts of the city of Oshkosh, but the bulk of that district is rural and suburban areas of Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties. After the 2024 redistricting, the 54th district will still contain most of Oshkosh, but the southern third of the city will be part of the 55th district, which also comprises most of the rest of the territory of Winnebago County. The current Assembly representatives are Michael Schraa (R–53rd district) and Gordon Hintz (D–54th district). In

1024-746: The Albany Patroons and Lancaster Red Roses , holdovers from the Eastern Division, and three expansion teams – the Toronto Tornados , Sarasota Stingers and the Puerto Rico Coquis. Gene "Torchy" Clark , who had been coaching collegiate basketball in Florida , was named the third head coach of the Flyers in the off-season. Clark had ties to the area as a successful high school coach in the 1960s and 1970s and he took

1088-497: The Appleton Post Crescent by John L. Paustain, who had interviewed Clark about his resignation. According to that article, Clark needed and wanted an assistant coach and had assumed that John Spanbauer, the son of owner Killian Spanbauer, would be available to help. When Clark's assumption proved false Killian offered to make player Joe Mertens Clark's assistant. Clark did not want this, but had another in mind for

1152-832: The Billings Volcanos and the Reno Bighorns folded. The two remaining teams were the Albuquerque Silvers (who had moved from Las Vegas during the season) and Wyoming , were placed in a new Western Division with Wisconsin, Detroit, Ohio and the Louisville Catbirds (an expansion team). In the East, Rochester folded, while Maine moved to Brockton, Massachusetts and were renamed the Bay State Bombardiers. The Bombardiers joined

1216-549: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 26.61 square miles (68.92 km ), of which, 25.59 square miles (66.28 km ) is land and 1.02 square miles (2.64 km ) is water. The City of Oshkosh forms the center of a metropolitan area reaching into the adjacent towns, the Town of Oshkosh in the north and the towns of Algoma in the east, Nekimi in the southeast and Black Wolf in

1280-471: The Wisconsin Herd , in Oshkosh beginning with the 2017–2018 season. The team plays basketball at Oshkosh Arena . Other points of interest include: Oshkosh had a mayor-alderman form of government from its charter in 1853. It abolished the position of mayor and implemented the council-manager form of government in 1957. The city-wide elected office of "mayor" was subsequently restored in 2005, but

1344-431: The census of 2020 , the population was 66,816. The population density was 2,472.7 inhabitants per square mile (954.7/km ). There were 29,222 housing units at an average density of 1,081.5 units per square mile (417.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White , 5.3% Black or African American , 4.4% Asian , 0.8% Native American , 1.3% from other races , and 5.0% from two or more races. Ethnically,

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1408-888: The All-Stars of the National Basketball League (1937–1949). At the time, Spanbauer made it quite clear that the CBA needed more than one franchise in the Midwest in order to expand. In May 1982, it happened, as the league added the Wisconsin Flyers (based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin), the Detroit Spirits , and the Ohio Mixers (based in Lima, Ohio ). All three teams would be placed in the same division –

1472-638: The Central. The Flyers suffered a setback immediately, when head coach Dave Wohl took an assistant's position with the New Jersey Nets before the season began. Dave Harshman was tabbed to take over the team. As an expansion team, Wisconsin never jelled, though it sent Joe Kopicki to the NBA. Steve Burks led the team in points, assists, steals and minutes played. Most of the Western Division,

1536-514: The Flyers from the top of the West to a battle for a playoff spot. Wisconsin would manage to hold off Louisville for the fourth and final berth. Another factor which hurt the Flyers down the stretch – in addition to Wilkinson being called up – was Killian Spanbauer announcing the franchise was up for sale in February. The remainder of the season would be played under the shadow of who was going to buy

1600-480: The Fox River. It hosts the weekly Waterfest concert series during the summer, as well as national touring musical acts and local community events. Also in downtown Oshkosh is the Grand Opera House , a performing arts center . Downtown Oshkosh has a farmers Market on Saturdays in the summer. The Downtown Oshkosh Gallery Walk, held every first Saturday of the month year-round, surged in attendance through

1664-551: The NRHP as of October 2011. Eleven are houses, four are churches, and the remainder include schools, colleges, a bank, a fire house, an observatory, the Winnebago County Courthouse , and a cemetery where many of the entrepreneurs are buried. Oshkosh is located at 44°1′29″N 88°33′4″W  /  44.02472°N 88.55111°W  / 44.02472; -88.55111 (44.024983, −88.551336). According to

1728-697: The Oshkosh North football team was runner-up for Division 2 champions. In 2018, the Oshkosh North basketball team were the Division 1 State Champion for the state of Wisconsin. The school has 35 student clubs and organizations as of the 2021–2022 school year. Oshkosh North High School offers a number of alternative education programs to their students. Communities is an alternative education program offered via application to all students at North. The program replaces some classes with specialized ones made to provide an education that emphasizes working within

1792-684: The State Senate, Oshkosh is part of the 18th Senate district , represented by Dan Feyen (R). After the 2024 redistricting, most of Oshkosh will still be in the 18th Senate district, but the southern third of the city will be in the 19th Senate district , represented by Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R). Federally, Oshkosh falls within Wisconsin's 6th congressional district , which is represented by Glenn Grothman (R) since 2015. Wisconsin's United States senators are Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D). The Oshkosh Correctional Institution ,

1856-568: The Western Division semi-final series. The Mixers would announce they were moving to Cincinnati , as the Slammers, shortly afterwards. In the Western finals, Wyoming (23-21) shocked the Flyers by winning three of four. The Wildcatters would go on to lose to Albany and head coach Phil Jackson in the CBA finals. For the first time, there were rumblings that the Flyers could be moving to greener pastures if attendance did not improve. They still played

1920-572: The Western Division title, but would lose the CBA title to the expansion Tampa Bay Thrillers in seven games. It would be the last playoff appearance in Wisconsin history, and the last of Bill Klucas. He would replace Jack Schalow in Wyoming, after he could not agree on a contract extension with Spanbauer. The Flyers appeared to be on the right track, as Killian Spanbauer added five partners after turning down offers from La Crosse and Milwaukee to buy

1984-806: The Year), Steve Lingenfelter (CBA Newcomer of the Year), and Kevin Graham. Graham was named to the CBA Second-Team and the First-Team All-Defense. Slaughter was named to the Second-Team All-Defense. Wisconsin started out sluggish, then turned red hot down the stretch and held off the defending champion Detroit Spirits for the Western Division title. Wisconsin (27-17) defeated the Ohio Mixers (23-21) in five games to win

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2048-784: The camporees were the evening programs, specifically the plays which reenacted the stories of famous characters and stories from the Bible onstage. They were held in campgrounds close to the EAA Aviation Museum , with some of the hangars being renovated to make room for booths where Pathfinders would get multiple honors. In 2021, it was announced that the International Pathfinder Camporee would be hosted in Gillette, Wyoming , in 2024. The Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team placed their development team,

2112-479: The campus. From 1999 to 2019, the Seventh-day Adventist -hosted International Pathfinder Camporee was held in Oshkosh, gathering tens of thousands youth and adults from all over the world every 5 years. The most recent Camporee in 2019 gathered over 56,000 Pathfinders, and is considered the largest Adventist youth event in history, with over 1,000 people being baptized. One of the main highlights of

2176-556: The capital and materials generated by the lumber and associated wood manufacturing industries. Oshkosh had six historic districts as of October 2011. They include the Algoma Boulevard, Irving/Church, North Main Street, Oshkosh State Normal School on the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh campus, Paine Lumber Company, and Washington Avenue historic districts. The city had 27 historic buildings and sites individually listed on

2240-512: The census of 2010, there were 66,083 people, 26,138 households, and 13,836 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,582.4 inhabitants per square mile (997.1/km ). There were 28,179 housing units at an average density of 1,101.2 units per square mile (425.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White , 3.1% African American , 0.8% Native American , 3.2% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of

2304-723: The city in 1910 was 33,062, making it the state's fourth largest city, ahead of Madison and Green Bay. The Oshkosh All-Stars played in the National Basketball League from 1937 to 1949, before the NBL and the Basketball Association of America merged to become the NBA . Oshkosh reached the NBL's championship finals five times. The city has a total of 33 listings on the National Register of Historic Places . Some area entrepreneurs and businessmen made their fortunes in

2368-427: The city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile (1,027.9 people/km ). There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 units per square mile (415.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.73% White , 2.19% Black or African American , 0.52% Native American , 3.03% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.69% of

2432-472: The final Western Division playoff berth. Wyoming finished fifth with a 21–27 record, but had 160.5 points. All through the 1986–87 season, it was apparent that the Wisconsin Flyers were in trouble. Killian Spanbauer and the minority owners placed the team back on the market during the season. The most serious offer came from Rochester, Minnesota . With no prospect of an arena being built in the Fox Valley,

2496-557: The franchise was moved for the 1987–88 season. The team spent two seasons in Rochester before moving to Omaha, Nebraska . An NBA G League team named the Wisconsin Herd was awarded to Oshkosh in 2017; the team wore Wisconsin Flyers throwback jerseys at one of their first games on December 9, 2017. Oshkosh, Wisconsin Oshkosh is a city in and the county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin , United States, located on

2560-459: The franchise. Dean Moede, who was president of the team's fan club, was named general manager, and former player Joe Merten , who was 27, was named head coach. McKinley Singleton picked up the offense after the loss of Jose Slaughter, averaging 20.0 PPG. Bryan Warrick led the CBA in assists with 9.9 PPG, and set a franchise record with 24 in one game. Cozell McQueen finished in the top ten in rebounding (9.9 PPG) and blocked shots (2.1 PPG). Tommy Davis

2624-648: The industry's ability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing construction market. At one time, Oshkosh was known as the "Sawdust Capital of the World" due to the number of lumber mills in the city, 11 by 1860. During the Civil War, the 21st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, of the Union Wisconsin Volunteers was organized at Oshkosh, taking in many new recruits. This was one of two units organized in

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2688-605: The job to whom Clark had previous ties. Killian refused Clark's request, and Clark quit. Clark summed it up saying "I just thought if we disagree about this, it could get worse." Clark's relationship with Killian had been troubled prior to this, and apparently Clark decided this was enough. Bill Klucas, who was CBA coach of the year with the Anchorage Northern Knights in 1979–1980, was available and came on board. The 1983–84 Flyers featured an exciting cast of players – Jose Slaughter, Greg Jones (CBA Rookie of

2752-485: The large classrooms. Oshkosh North offers 15 unique sports. Sports offered include baseball, basketball, cross country, dance team, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling, all of which participate in the Fox Valley Association . In 2000, the football team was the Division 1 state champion for the state of Wisconsin . In 2013,

2816-405: The lumber industry. Many made significant contributions to the community, in both politics and supporting philanthropic organizations . Following devastating fires in the mid-1870s, new buildings were commissioned in Oshkosh that expressed a range of good design: for residential, commercial, civic and religious use. The many structures which make up the city's historic areas are largely a result of

2880-431: The organizers, it was the largest and longest running college pub crawl. It is not officially sanctioned by the city, but it used to attract students across the state to the university area. Many area bars and restaurants reported an uptick in sales, though with the raised revenue also came higher incident rates for local police. The local university put in measures to keep students safe and control how people move throughout

2944-490: The population was 4.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2020 census population of the city included 3,045 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 2,767 people in student housing. According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $ 51,282, and the median income for a family was $ 70,534. Male full-time workers had

3008-451: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 52.2% were of German and 6.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 24,082 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. Of all households, 32.4% were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who

3072-442: The population. There were 26,138 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. Of all households, 34.4% were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

3136-452: The season due to roster problems and a lack of money. The end was in sight for the Wisconsin Flyers. Bill Klucas , who had led Wyoming to a 21–27 record in 1985–86, returned as head coach. Greg Jones also returned and led the team in scoring (21.9 PPG). He led the CBA in three-pointers – 68. Jones was third in the CBA in steals (2.2 PPG) and assists (7.3 PPG), replacing Bryan Warrick, who was sent to Rockford, as point guard. McKinley Singleton

3200-634: The southwest, all within Winnebago County. The shared border within the Town of Oshkosh is particularly complex, involving a multitude of exclaves and panhandles. In the most recent climatological normal has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dfa ) near the 22 °C threshold (the average of the hottest month is 22.2 °C). Summer days are warm to hot with cool to mild nights. Winters are cold and long with moderate snowfall. Precipitation peaks from late spring to early fall. As of

3264-628: The stage for the economic and political importance of the southern part of the state. However, Oshkosh would continue to be one of Wisconsin's top five largest cities into the twentieth century. The establishment and growth of the wood industry in the area spurred development of Oshkosh. Already designated as the county seat , Oshkosh was incorporated as a city in 1853. It had a population of nearly 2,800. The lumber industry became well established as businessmen took advantage of navigable waterways to provide access to both markets and northern pineries. The 1859 arrival of rail transportation expanded

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3328-576: The state; the other was the 6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, organized at Camp Randall , Madison. The 21st mustered on September 5, 1862, marching to Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky , where it participated in the fortification of Louisville later that year. It was attached to the Army of the Ohio and later to the Army of the Cumberland. By 1870, Oshkosh had become the third-largest city in Wisconsin , with

3392-520: The summer-long WaterFest downtown and major summer music festivals for country, Christian, and rock music. December features a drive-through lights show that brings in visitors from the surrounding area. Oshkosh is also home to two regional hospitals and the Winnebago Mental Health Institute located in nearby Winnebago, Wisconsin . A downtown redevelopment plan led to the construction of the outdoor Leach Amphitheater on

3456-635: The team and where they would be in 1985–1986. Wisconsin (21-27) faced the Western Division champion Wyoming Wildcatters (24-24). The 'Catters won the first two games in Wyoming, before the series swung back to Oshkosh. The Flyers won Game Three and then made it interesting with a Game Four win, which included a bench-clearing brawl which involved the fans. With a heavy police presence, Wisconsin crushed Wyoming in Game Five, 98–84. The Detroit Spirits (23-25) were rested after downing Evansville (23-25) in four games. Detroit would crush Wisconsin in three games to win

3520-560: The trade moved west, as there had been over-trapping in the region. Following the publicity caused by the Black Hawk War in 1832, there was increased interest in settling Wisconsin by whites from the East Coast, especially New York, Indiana , and Virginia , and by 1836 the cities of Milwaukee , Madison , Janesville , Beloit , and Fond du Lac were founded, with Madison the capital of a new territorial government, setting

3584-670: The warmer months of 2006. A number of downtown Oshkosh music venues have opened, and existing venues have tended to expand their schedules, following the trend of the area at large. The Jambalaya Art Cooperative and Art Space Collective have been long standing anchors of the Gallery Walk. In 2010, Chicago Magazine said The Jambalaya Cooperative, 413 N. Main St., was a "must see" destination when visiting Oshkosh. Long-running community festivals, such as Sawdust Days in Menominee Park,

3648-420: The western shore of Lake Winnebago . It had a population of 66,816 as of the 2020 census , making it the ninth-most populous city in Wisconsin. It is also adjacent to the much less populous Town of Oshkosh in the north. The Oshkosh metropolitan statistical area , which consists of all of Winnebago County, had 171,730 residents in 2020 and is included in the greater Fox Cities region of Wisconsin. Oshkosh

3712-476: The world. EAA is a non-profit member organization, dedicated to home-built aircraft , restored aircraft, and Light-sport aircraft , and fostering an interest in flying in children 8–18 years old through its Young Eagles program. Tourism and events are part of the local economy. Recreational fishing and boating on Lake Winnebago includes many active fishing tournaments, an annual sturgeon spearing season, and frequent yacht and boat races. Music festivals include

3776-438: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in

3840-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 18.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. Oshkosh Corporation

3904-459: Was a popular event but discontinued in 2019. Menominee Park is also the site of the Menominee Park Zoo . "Country USA" is an annual three-day festival in June that features entertainment from dozens of country music acts. "Rock USA" features many rock music acts as well. Pub Crawl is an unsanctioned, unofficial event that happens twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring on the second weekend of April and October. Supposedly, according to

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3968-442: Was named for Menominee Chief Oshkosh , whose name meant "claw" (cf. Ojibwe oshkanzh , "the claw"). Although the fur trade attracted the first European settlers to the area as early as 1818, it never became a major player in the fur trade. The 1820s mining boom in southwest Wisconsin along with the opening of the Erie Canal shifted commercial activity away from the Fox River Valley and Green Bay . Soon after 1830, much of

4032-405: Was second in the CBA with 46 three-pointers. In the end, the season was a disaster. Needing 1,800-2,000 fans per game to break even, the team drew 1,492 to its home opener, and it never got any better. Season ticket sales dropped from 560 to 250. Moede resigned as GM before the season began, and was replaced by former Ohio Mixer head coach John Nillen. Merten even had to suit up for the second half of

4096-407: Was still an offensive force (19.3 PPG). He had the best free throw percentage in the league – 87.2 percent. T. Tony Brown finished in the top ten in rebounding (10.3 PPG) and blocked shots (2.3 PPG), and was named to the second team All-Defense. In the end, all of these positives could not contribute to a winning season. Wisconsin finished 22–26, and had 153.5 standings points, eight behind Rockford for

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