Allen County, Indiana, is located in the northeastern part of the state and is home to the city of Fort Wayne. The county was established in 1824 and has a rich history of professional sports and venues.
The first professional sports team in Allen County was the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, a basketball team that played in the National Basketball League from 1941 to 1948. The team was named after Fred Zollner, the owner of the Zollner Corporation, a local manufacturing company. The Pistons won the NBL championship in 1944 and 1945.
The Fort Wayne Kekiongas, a baseball team, was the first professional team in the city. The team played in the National League from 1871 to 1873. The Kekiongas were the first professional baseball team in Indiana and the first team to play in the National League.
The Fort Wayne Daisies, a women's professional baseball team, played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1945 to 1954. The team was managed by Max Carey, a former Major League Baseball player. The Daisies won the league championship in 1945 and 1948.
The Fort Wayne Komets, an ice hockey team, have been playing in the International Hockey League since 1952. The team has won four championships, including the Turner Cup in 1977 and 1993.
The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, located in Fort Wayne, is the home of the Komets and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA G League. The Coliseum has also hosted numerous concerts, conventions, and other events.
Allen County has a long and proud history of professional sports and venues. From the Zollner Pistons to the Komets, the county has been home to some of the most successful teams in professional sports. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum continues to be a popular venue for concerts, conventions, and other events.
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