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Hampton Roads Coliseum (VA 148)

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HAMPTON ROADS COLISEUM

VA 148

Virginia Squires (ABA) (1970–76) Virginia Wings (AHL) (1971–75) Hampton Gulls (SHL,AHL) (1974–78) Hampton Aces (NEHL) (1978-81)

Hampton Coliseum, commonly referred to as "the mothership" or "cosmic cupcake" due to its unique architecture, is a multi-use facility owned by the City of Hampton. Opening in 1970, then known as the Hampton Roads Coliseum, was the Hampton Roads metropolitan area's, and the state of Virginia's first large multi-purpose arena. The arena seats about 13,800 for festival-style concerts and 9,777 for basketball.

The Hampton Coliseum was also one of several former homes of the American Basketball Association professional basketball franchise Virginia Squires. The Squires played there (in addition to the Roanoke Civic Center, Richmond Coliseum, and the Norfolk Scope, all within the state of Virginia) from 1970 to 1976. The Virginia Squires played their first game at the Coliseum on October 22, 1970, and their last game on April 6, 1976.

The Coliseum was also home to the Virginia Wings and Hampton Gulls hockey teams in the American Hockey League and the Hampton Aces of the North Eastern Hockey League.

Unused 4" x 6" continental size chrome

Dist. by Virginia Photo Color Cards

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