Rome Gladiators
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| Founded | 2004 |
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| League | WBA (2004–2013) |
| Team history | Rome Gladiators (2004–present) |
| Based in | Rome, Georgia, USA |
| Arena | Winthrop-King Centre |
| Colors | ? |
| Owner | Theo Ratliff |
| Head coach | Harold Ellis |
| Championships | 2 (2005, 2006) |
| Division titles | 1 (2006) |
The Rome Gladiators, based in Rome, Georgia, were a franchise in the now-defunct World Basketball Association. They played at the Winthrop-King Centre at Shorter College.
The Gladiators floundered in their first season, finishing a dismal 6–14. The team went through three different owners, and was at one point owned by the league itself. In May 2004, the Gladiators were bought by current owner, NBA player Theo Ratliff. Ratliff retained coach Harold Ellis, and kept the team in Rome.
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