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Minneapolis Lakers

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Originally the Detroit Gems (1946-47) of the National Basketball League (NBL). Relocated and renamed the Minneapolis Lakers (1947-60). NBL champions in 1948. Joined the National Basketball Association in 1949. NBA champions in 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, and 1954. Relocated in 1960, becoming the Los Angeles Lakers.

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Elgin Baylor
Basketball
 16-Sep-1934   Los Angeles Lakers forward
Bud Grant
Football
 20-May-1927   Longtime coach of Minnesota Vikings
John Kundla
Basketball
 3-Jul-1916   Minneapolis Lakers Head Coach, 1948-59
Slater Martin
Basketball
 22-Oct-1925 18-Oct-2012 NBA Hall of Famer, coach
George Mikan
Basketball
 18-Jun-1924 1-Jun-2005 Minneapolis Lakers center
Vern Mikkelsen
Basketball
 21-Oct-1928 21-Nov-2013 NBA Hall of Famer


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