|}. In 1976 the Nets franchise merged into the National Basketball Association, where they have remained, eventually becoming today's Brooklyn Nets. Basketball Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Explore The Deck. Over the years many concert acts such as Cream, Dave Clark Five, Tiny Tim, Louis Armstrong, The Byrds, Sly and the Family Stone, The Dave Brubeck Quartet and Bob Dylan performed at the venue. The Island Garden arena, once the venue for midget wrestling, roller derby and the circus, and home to the New York Nets, was partly torn down to make way … Share your favourite events with friends and family! In addition to concerts there were also boxing matches, professional wrestling,[2] circus, rodeos, stamp shows, midget car racing, and boat shows. A shopping center was built on that portion of the site.
[4][5], The arena was partially demolished in 1973, unable to compete with the newer and larger Nassau Coliseum. The 5,200 seat arena also hosted the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association from 1969 to 1972. Late in the season, the team moved from the Garden into the new Nassau Coliseum (15,600 capacity). The arena was partially demolished in 1973, unable to compete with the newer and larger Nassau Coliseum. In addition to concerts there were also boxing matches, professional wrestling, circus, rodeos, stamp shows, midget car racing, and boat shows. The original Island Garden Arena was built in 1957 by Arnold "Whitey" Carlson,[1] a descendant of Swedish immigrants.
The arena was demolished in 1973, because it was unable to compete with the newer and larger Nassau Coliseum. Guests are welcome to arrive by land or sea, and can sit comfortably at full-size dining tables or waterfront cabana lounges. |width="30%" align="center" rowspan="1"| Succeeded byNassau Coliseum [3] One of the odd aspects of this arena was that the Nets were unable to play any home playoffs games in 1971 because the arena was booked. The facility hosted the 1971 Nassau County Boy's High School Basketball Championship game, won by South Side led by Beaver Smith, before a then event-record crowd of more than 3,000. Mr. Carlson's grandfather was Henrik Carlson, a noted San Diego sculptor who was the Foreign Art Director for the San Diego Exposition (now Balboa Park). A shopping center is currently at the site of the original Island Garden Arena.
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, "At Island Garden, New Life for Old Arena", http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/08/nyregion/at-island-garden-new-life-for-old-arena.html, "WWWF Results from West Hempstead 04/21/67", http://boardreader.com/thread/WWWF_Results_from_West_Hempstead_04_21_6_1rulX2i9z.html, https://basketball.fandom.com/wiki/Island_Garden?oldid=34674. It was named for the original Island Garden, which stood just south of the present site. The original Island Garden Arena was built in 1957 by Arnold "Whitey" Carlson a descendent of Swedish Immigrants, Mr. Carlson's grandfather was Henrik Carlson, a noted San Diego sculptor who was the Foreign Art Director for the San Diego Exposition (now Balboa Park).
It hosts a local youth basketball league. |- In 1971-72, the nets posted their first winning season, advancing all the way to the ABA Finals, where they lost to the Indiana Pacers. In addition to concerts there were also boxing matches, professional wrestling,[2] circus, rodeos, stamp shows, midget car racing, and boat shows.
The franchise stabilized. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Island Garden is an indoor arena in West Hempstead, New York. island … Come experience the perfect Miami setting to wine, dine and dance outdoors. [1], Coordinates: 40°42′26″N 73°39′24″W / 40.70722°N 73.65667°W / 40.70722; -73.65667, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "At Island Garden, New Life for Old Arena", "WWWF Results from West Hempstead 04/21/67", http://www.remembertheaba.com/ABAYearlyGameLogs/7071Part4.html, http://www.remembertheaba.com/New-York-Nets.html, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Island_Garden&oldid=937771096, Defunct basketball venues in the United States, Defunct indoor arenas in New York (state), Defunct sports venues in New York (state), Articles needing additional references from December 2009, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 27 January 2020, at 03:43. The remaining portion of the structure was revitalized into a new youth basketball venue in 1998. Hall of Famer Rick Barry led the ABA in scoring during the 1970-71 season. The arena was built in 1998, and has a seating capacity of 5,000 people. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The original Island Garden Arena was built in 1957 by Arnold "Whitey" Carlson a descendent of Swedish Immigrants, Mr. Carlson's grandfather was Henrik Carlson, a noted San Diego sculptor who was the Foreign Art Director for the San Diego Exposition (now Balboa Park). It hosts a local youth basketball league. Other teams run in this facility is FE Hoops, DAC Marksmen, Crown Basketball, and Rising Stars. It has 3 courts for simultaneous gameplay, or practice.
Island Garden Arena has had 3 concerts Date Concert Venue Location ; Nov 08, 1969 Sly & the Family Stone: Island Garden Arena: West Hempstead, NY: Mar 07, 1969 Jeff Beck / savoy brown / Mountain : Island Garden Arena: West Hempstead, NY: Mar 01, 1969 Blood Sweat & Tears / Procol Harum : Today, the sports center is a well known arena as it hosts 234 Long Island Lightning teams.
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