Atlanta Hawks: Franchise Overview
The Atlanta Hawks represent professional basketball in the heart of the South, carrying a history that spans seven decades and four cities. Originally founded as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1946, the franchise has evolved from a small-market Midwestern team to an NBA fixture in one of...
Read Full BiographyA Franchise History
Atlanta Hawks: A Franchise History The Early Years: Tri-Cities and Milwaukee (1946-1954) The franchise began in 1946 as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, representing Moline and Rock Island, Illinois, and...
Championships and Playoff History
Atlanta Hawks: Championships and Playoff History NBA Championships (1) 1958 NBA Champions The 1958 St. Louis Hawks won the franchise’s only NBA championship, defeating the Boston Celtics in six...
Notable Players
Atlanta Hawks: Notable Players Hall of Famers Bob Pettit (PF, 1954-1965) The franchise’s first superstar won the first NBA MVP award in 1956 and led the Hawks to the 1958 championship. Pettit...