Cleveland Arena
Located in Cleveland, Ohio

Stadiums Cleveland Cleveland Arena

Cleveland Arena was built and privately financed by local businessman Albert C. Sutphin during the height of the Great Depression in 1937 as a playing site for Sutphin's AHL team, the Cleveland Barons. The arena was at 3717 Euclid Avenue, and seated 10 000+ in the stands and 12,500+ for events such as boxing where floor seating was available. In addition to the Barons, the arena was home to the Cleveland Rebels of the Basketball Association of America, also owned by Sutphin, for the 1946–47 season, and hosted several games for the Cincinnati Royals of the National Basketball Association (NBA), who played more than 35 of their home games there from 1966–1970. The arena and the Barons were purchased by Nick Mileti in 1968. In 1970, the expansion Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA moved into the arena and played there for their first four seasons, from 1970–1974. The Cleveland Crusaders of the new World Hockey Association began play in 1972, hosting games there until 1974.

Arena Details

Name Cleveland Arena

Style Enclosed Arena
Classic Architecture

Capacity 11,000

Location 3717 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

Owner Albert C. Sutphin

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Cavaliers (NBA) 1971-1974

Crusaders (WHA) 1973-1974

Pipers (ABL3) 1962

Rebels (BAA) 1947

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