SAM HOUSTON COLISEUM

Sam Houston Coliseum was a historic indoor arena located in downtown Houston, Texas, that played a significant role in the city's cultural and sports history. Constructed in 1937 and named after Sam Houston, a prominent figure in Texas history, the coliseum was part of the larger Houston Civic Center complex. With a seating capacity of around 9,200, it was designed to host a variety of events, including sports, concerts, rodeos, and conventions.

In 1946, permanent ice chillers were installed in the floor to accommodate an ice hockey rink for Houston's first pro ice hockey team – the Houston Skippers of the USHL. The Skippers changed their name the following season to the Houston Huskies and called the Coliseum home until their demise in 1949.

Prior to Hofheinz Pavilion being built (on the campus of the University of Houston), the Houston Cougars played home games at the coliseum.

The venue also played host to the Houston Apollos, of the CPHL, from 1965 to 1969; the Houston Aeros, of the WHA, from 1972 to 1975 and the Houston Apollos of the CHL, from 1979 to 1981. The Aeros moved to The Houston Summit, which opened in November 1975 and played their final three seasons there.

The Houston Mavericks, a charter member of the American Basketball Association, played their home games in the Coliseum. However, the Houston franchise was plagued by mismanagement and low attendance. In 1969, the team relocated and became the Carolina Cougars. The Mavericks drew less than 500 fans for most games; their final game in Houston drew just 89 fans.

Before moving to the Astrodome, it was the home of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Used (1954) 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" standard size postcard. (K-182-D-6, 45488)

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