PAST CLUBS

1963 – BACHELORS

BACHELORS – Formed in the early 60’s the Bachelors fielded a number of tams in both Men and Women’s competition as well as some junior teams.

Their 1st premiership was in 1965 in MB Grade. Almanac records show they ceased to exist after the mid 70’s, possibly due to the socks they used to wear.

Some names from the past include:

John Harrington
Allan Harrington
Jill Barnes
Gary Caruoto

ALL PAST CLUBS

1955 – GIANTS

GIANTS– Starting in 1955 making them won of the founding clubs of International rules Basketball in Whyalla.

1955 – JAFFA’S

JAFFAS – Starting in 1955 Jaffas were won of the founding clubs of International rules Basketball in Whyalla.

1955 – MORMONS / LATTER DAY SAINTS (L.D.S)

LATTER DAY SAINTS (L.D.S)–In 1955 the Mormons basketball club became one of the WBA’s founding clubs.

1955 – POSTALS

POSTALS – Are one of the founding clubs of the WBA. They started as a group of workers from the South Australian Postal Institute.

1955 – TIGERS

TIGERS–In 1955 the Tigers beat the 30 -9 in the 1st season of International rules Basketball ever Played in Whyalla.

PAST CLUBSThe Knights Basketball Club came into being at the start of the 1957/8 season with the formation of an U16 boys team to enter the new competition created by the association. The team was made up by a number of school friends and who played colts football for...