ATLANTA -- On October 16, 1968, the Atlanta Hawks played their first game in the city of Atlanta at Alexander Memorial Coliseum versus the Cincinnati Royals. A half century later the team begins its next 50 years in the city with a special season-long celebration highlighted by golden-themed games,a high-impact, multi-tiered community program and interactive fan activations including a virtual timeline and fan voting on the Hawks All-Time Team. During the year, the Hawks franchise will complete 50 acts of service throughout the greater Atlanta region as a nod to the anniversary. Budweiser has partnered with the team to present several signature moments, including two 50th Anniversary game nights, a new content series highlighting 50 historic Hawks moments, fan voting to select the top Hawks of all time, and a digital heritage hall.
The Atlanta Hawks Begin Season-Long 50th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Golden-Themed Games Presented By Budweiser and 50 Acts of Service To Impact 50,000 Lives
