Baltimore Banners Merch | WTT Tennis Team
The Baltimore Banners were one of the foundational franchises of the original World Team Tennis (WTT) league, hitting the courts for their inaugural 1974 season at the Baltimore Civic Center. Managed by player-coach Frew McMillan, the team brought world-class tennis to Maryland, headlined by the legendary, top-ranked superstar Jimmy Connors, who generated massive local buzz alongside standout teammates like world No. 1 Evonne Goolagong and Don Candy. Despite boasting some of the most prominent names in tennis history and creating an electrifying, fan-friendly atmosphere, the franchise was plagued by heavy financial struggles and disappointing home attendance. These insurmountable business hurdles forced the team to fold after just one memorable season, but the Baltimore Banners remain a colorful chapter in 1970s sports lore, embodying the brief, star-studded brilliance of early professional team tennis.
