Bullets’ Gene Shue (left) in a game vs/ LA Lakers.
with from left, Elgin Baylor and Leroy Ellis defending.
Gene Shue, Bullets coach, with his wife, Dottie
In the era of short basketball shorts, Baltimore called a professional team its own. Today, the team that was once the Baltimore Bullets is the Washington Wizards. The Bullets had two incarnations here. In 1947, they joined the Basketball Association of America, precursor of the NBA, and won the league championship in 1947-1948. That team disbanded in 1955. Eight years later, the Bullets reemerged in the NBA, their franchise having moved from Chicago, where they were called the Zephyrs. In 1973, the Bullets moved to D.C. Pictured are the 1967-1968 Baltimore Bullets, who finished 36-46 under coach Gene Shue.
Bullet coach Gene Shue reacts during a game.
Gene Shue reacts during a game.
Gene Shue, Bullets coach, looks down after a game.
Bullets office in 1971 includes from left to right, Gene Shue (second from left), Bob Ferry, Jerry Sachs, and Abe Pollin.
Gene Shue. Mike Riordan. Tom Patterson. Phil Chenier. John Tresvant. Mike Davis. Dave Stallworth. Stan Love.
Gene Shue reacts in game between Bullets and Pistons.
Bullet Coach Gene Shue, (2nd from left) Archie Clark (left) and and Wes Unseld (center) Phil Chenier (right). Baltimore Sun Staff File Photo by Frank R. Gardina.
