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Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: The New Jersey Americans change their name to the New York Nets

July 15th,1968: the New Jersey Americans of the ABA announced a name change to the New York Nets and moved to Long Island in 1967. In 1976 the ABA would eventually merge with the NBA and the team returned to New Jersey. The franchise would eventually move back to New York yet again in April…
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