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Illinois Express

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The Illinois Express coached by Dave Robisch was a professional basketball franchise based in Springfield, Illinois from 1989-1990.[1] The team played its inaugural seasons in the World Basketball League before folding.[2]

Illinois Express
LeagueWorld Basketball League
Founded1989
Folded1990
HistoryChicago Express (1988)
Illinois Express
(1989–1990)
ArenaPrairie Capital Convention Center
LocationSpringfield, Illinois
Head coachDave Robisch

The Express played its home games at the Prairie Capital Convention Center.

Season by season record

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Season[3] GP W L Pct. GBL Finish Playoffs
1989 44 29 15 .659 2 3rd in WBL Lost 2-0 in the WBL Semi finals to the Youngstown Pride
1990 46 27 19 .587 11 4th in WBL Lost 2-1 in the WBL first Round to the Memphis Rockers
Totals 90 56 34 .622 1–4 Playoff record

References

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  1. ^ "History of the World Basketball League". apbr.org. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. ^ "Jr. Blues skate on as Springfield's longest-operating sports franchise". sj-r.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  3. ^ "History of the World Basketball League". Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved 2023-07-20.