PORTSMOUTH, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Squires were not in Norfolk very long, but created a memorable history during their time in the Mermaid City. The ABA team was home to some of basketball's ...

Earl Foreman, who in the early 1970s gave Hampton Roads its only taste of a major professional sports – the American Basketball Association’s Virginia Squires – died Monday night at 92.

Before his legendary run with the Philadelphia 76ers, the 75-year-old spent five seasons in the ABA with the Virginia Squires and New York Nets. Unknown Date & Location, USA; FILE PHOTO ...

George Gervin recalls a 'beautiful' experience in the upstart, uptempo ABA, where he spends a brief stint alongside Julius 'Dr. J' Erving with the Virginia Squires.

The Virginia Squires' financial difficulties prove fortuitous for George Gervin, leading him to the franchise where he'd become a superstar: The San Antonio Spurs.