Baltimore Banners
The Baltimore Banners were a charter franchise of World Team Tennis (WTT) founded in 1974. The Banners lasted only one season but made a big splash by signing Jimmy Connors to a contract for $100,000 which obligated Connors to play in 22 of their 44 matches. Despite the presence of Connors, the Banners had 16 wins and 28 losses, and finished in third place in the Atlantic Section missing the playoffs. The Banners were contracted by WTT on February 1, 1975.
| Sport | Team tennis |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 22, 1973 |
| Folded | February 1, 1975 |
| League | World TeamTennis |
| Division | Eastern |
| Based in | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Stadium | Baltimore Civic Center |
| Colors | Red, White, Blue |
| Owner | Howard Fine, Gerald Klauber, Joseph Rivkin, Robert E. Bradley, Jr. |
| Head coach | Don Candy |
| Championships | None |
| Division titles | None |
| Playoff berths | None |
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