Baltimore Metros
| Baltimore Metros | |
|---|---|
| League | CBA |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Dissolved | 1979 |
| History | Washington Metros (1977–1978) Baltimore Metros (1978–1979) Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds (1979–1980) |
| Team colors | orange, white, black |
| Affiliation(s) | Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks |
The Baltimore Metros were an American basketball team based in Baltimore, Maryland that were a member of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
The team was previously known as the Washington Metros. During the 1978/79 season, the team moved to Utica and became the Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds.
On September 23, 1978, the Metros held a try-out camp for the upcoming season at Lake Clifton High School. The team's head coach was Larry Cannon. The Metros were affiliated with three NBA teams, the Washington Bullets; the Atlanta Hawks; and the Milwaukee Bucks.