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NBA Teams - Chicago Bulls Team Profile

By Dennis Velasco, About.com

Introduction:

Founded in 1966, the Chicago Bulls were actually the third NBA team to play in Chicago. Their first season saw the Bulls post the best record by an expansion team in NBA history, which was only a sign of things to come for the franchise.

Arena Stats:

Name: The United Center
Opened: 1994
Capacity: 22,879
Defining Characteristic(s): Named after sponsor, United Airlines. Also home to the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), the United Center sports a statue of Michael Jordan on its east side. The United Center claims to be the largest (in physical size) arena in the United States.

Brief History:

Founded: 1966
First NBA Championship: 1991
Last NBA Championship: 1998
Other NBA Championships: 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997
Number of Conference Championships: Six
Number of Division Championships: Seven
Number of Playoff Appearances: 27

Hall of Fame Players:

  • George Gervin
  • Robert Parish
  • Nate Thurmond

Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:

Lowest: $2500.00
Highest: $10.00

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More Information:
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