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Charlotte Hornets gearing up to mark 35 years of history

By Charlotte Business Journal

Hornets 35 Years It will include artifacts and items telling the history of a franchise that has experienced plenty of ups and downs along the way, including not one but two team names and a relocation that meant Charlotte fans were forced to endure two expansion eras. (Charlotte Business Journal.)

By Charlotte Business Journal

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets may not want to look back on last season — the NBA team finished 27-55 — but they, and others, do want to look back on 35 seasons in Charlotte.

And that is just what they will do throughout the 2023-24 campaign. The anniversary celebration includes a commemorative logo, new throwback uniforms, in-game features and promotions, anniversary-themed merchandise and, beginning in October, an exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History.

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Last week at the museum, Hornets officials and museum executives unveiled plans for the exhibit, dubbed “Hive at 35.”

It will include artifacts and items telling the history of a franchise that has experienced plenty of ups and downs along the way, including not one but two team names and a relocation that meant Charlotte fans were forced to endure two expansion eras.

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