Bakersfield Jammers
The Bakersfield Jammers, known originally as the San Jose Jammers, were an American professional basketball team that were members of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1989 to 1992. Originally based in San Jose, California, the team relocated to Bakersfield, California for their final season.
| Bakersfield Jammers | |
|---|---|
| Conference | National |
| League | CBA |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Folded | 1991 |
| History | San Jose Jammers (1989–1991) Bakersfield Jammers (1991–92) |
| Location | San Jose, California (1989–1991) Bakersfield, California (1991–92) |
| Team colors | red, black, white |
The team was created by former Oakland A's executive Fred Kuenzi through a CBA basketball league expansion. Although Fred was initially named as team spokesman and introduced as the team's first general manager, he had previous commitments that prohibited him from remaining on in that capacity. He served as a team consultant. Fred obtained capital investment funding by bringing in former assemblyman Dominic L. Cortese as majority owner. The Jammers' inaugural roster included high-scoring guards Freddie Banks (Las Vegas Silver Streaks) and Butch Hays, forward David Boone, and center Casey Crawford.
San Jose Jammers games were broadcast on radio station KSJX.