Essex Leopards (1994–2003)
The Essex Leopards, or just Leopards as they were more commonly known, was a British basketball team competing in the British Basketball League. Established in 1994, the Leopards franchise was one of the most successful teams of the 1990s, dominating the domestic scene with local rivals London Towers.
| Essex Leopards | |
|---|---|
| League | BBL |
| Established | 1994 |
| Folded | 2003 |
| History | Leopards 1994-1997 Greater London Leopards 1997-2002 Essex Leopards 2002-2003 |
| Arena | Brentwood Centre |
| Location | Brentwood, Essex |
| Team colours | Teal, Black and White |
Originally playing out of the London Arena as Leopards and later Greater London Leopards, the team was moved to Brentwood in 1999, and in 2002 the name was changed to the Essex Leopards. For financial reasons the team decided to "sit out" the 2003–04 season of the BBL and while every effort was made to find a buyer for the franchise, the Leopards soon folded completely.
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