Butte Daredevils
Butte Daredevils logo
LeagueCBA
Founded2006
Folded2008
History2006-2008
ArenaButte Civic Center
LocationButte, Montana
Team colorsRed, White, and Blue
Head coachJustin Wetzel, Pat O'Heron
OwnershipApex Sportstainment, LLC

The Butte Daredevils were a basketball team in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) that played from 2006 to 2008. They played their home games at the Butte Civic Center in Butte, Montana. The franchise hosted the 2007 CBA All-Star Game.

Team history

The Butte Daredevils were named in honor of Butte native Evel Knievel. Their logo, featuring a motorcycle helmet and patriotic flag, makes reference to him.[1] The team was owned by Apex Sportstainment, who also owned the Utah Eagles and Great Falls Explorers in 2006.[2]

In January 2008, it was announced that the franchise was in an undisclosed amount of debt due to low crowd figures and business sponsorships.[3]

The team folded in August 2008 via a letter to the Montana Standard newspaper after months of speculation.

References

  1. ^ "Butte Daredevils unveil an Evel logo". The Montana Standard. June 23, 2006. p. B2. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Utah CBA team shuts down". Billings Gazette. January 25, 2007. p. 2D. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Sayler, Bruce (January 25, 2008). "Devils look out of state for money". The Montana Standard. p. B1. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

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