Utah Jazz

1974-03 1321 -1107. Coaches. 1988- Jerry Sloan 823 - 440. Manager. 1981-88 Frank Layden 277 - 294. This can be attributed to the conditions of Coors Field, whose thin air makes hitting much easier. 1979-81 Tom Nissalke 60 - 124. Interestingly, the Rockies, since their inception, have always tended to have a strong hitting squad and home record, which are offset by a weak bullpen and road record.

1977-79 Elgin Baylor 86 - 134. That year, they made their first and, to date, only post-season appearance as the National League Wild Card team where they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Atlanta Braves. 1974-77 Bill Van Breda Koff 74 - 100. In 1995, the Rockies moved in to a new stadium, Coors Field, where they have played their home games ever since. 1974-75 Elgin Baylor 0 - 1. The team set attendance records in its days back at Mile High Stadium, and was the first team in the history of Major League Baseball to record over 4,000,000 fans in annual attendance. 1974-75 Scotty Robertson 1 - 14. The Colorado Rockies joined the National League as an expansion franchise in 1993, along with the Florida Marlins.

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While the season proved disappointing on the whole, the team has seen promising performances in some of its young players, especially Bell, Giricek, Keith McLeod, and Okur. Modesto Nuts
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In the 2004 offseason, with the free agent signings of Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur, the franchise was expected to again contend in the West. 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball). Jerry Sloan finished second in the voting for the NBA Coach of the Year Award, losing to Hubie Brown of the Memphis Grizzlies. Saves: José Jiménez, 41 (2002). Led by Kirilenko, the team remained in the playoff race to the end of the season, missing out by just one game to the Denver Nuggets. ERA: Joe Kennedy, 3.66 (2004). In particular, Andrei Kirilenko demonstrated tremendous versatility on both offense and defense, and earned a spot in the all-star game. Strikeouts: Pedro Astacio, 210 (1999).

The team featured several unheralded players who emerged into key contributors, including Andrei Kirilenko, Raja Bell, Matt Harpring, Gordan Giricek, Carlos Arroyo and Raúl López. Wins: Pedro Astacio, 19 (1999). Instead they greatly exceeded most analysts' expectations. Hitting streak: Dante Bichette, 23 games (1995). In the 2003–04 season, the Jazz were expected to be one of the weakest teams in the league. Stolen bases: Eric Young, 53 (1996). After that, the team declined in the standings, although they continued to make the playoffs until 2003, after which Stockton retired and Malone moved to the Los Angeles Lakers. Triples: Neifi Pérez, Juan Pierre, Juan Uribe, tied 11 (1999, 2001 - 2001).

The Jazz won Western Conference titles in 1997 and 1998, but were defeated by the Chicago Bulls both times, each in six games. Doubles: Todd Helton, 59 (2000). Though the Jazz were consistently strong in the league's regular season, earning 19 consecutive playoff appearances (1984–2003), the franchise failed to win a league championship over that time while. Runs: Ellis Burks, 142 (1996). He retired in 2000. Hits: Dante Bichette, 219 (1998). Hornacek was one of the best three-point and free throw shooters in the league. RBI: Andrés Galarraga, 150 (1996).

Malone went on to score the second most points in NBA history (behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), and received MVP awards in 1997 and 1999. Home runs: Todd Helton and Larry Walker, tied 49 (2001, 1997). Stockton and Malone developed a remarkable rapport with each other, running pick-and-roll plays with great success. "Stockton to Malone" was a common refrain, as Stockton regularly found ways to pass the ball to Malone in good scoring position. Other good players of the era included Mark Eaton, Adrian Dantley, Jeff Malone, and later Jeff Hornacek and Bryon Russell. Batting: Larry Walker, .379 (1999). Malone finished his career second in the record books for career points scored and would be recognized as one of the top power forwards in league history. Saves: José Jiménez, 102. The Jazz became one of the most successful teams throughout the late 1980's and throughout the 1990's. Stockton eventually set NBA records for the most career steals and assists, and would be recognized as one of the top point guards in league history. ERA: Armando Reynoso, 4.65.

However, the pair flourished under the guidance of Frank Layden and later Jerry Sloan. Strikeouts: Pedro Astacio, 749. In 1985 the team drafted Karl Malone from Louisiana Tech. Wins: Pedro Astacio, 53. That spring, the Jazz drafted John Stockton from Gonzaga. Stolen bases: Eric Young, 180. In Utah, the team continued to languish toward the bottom of the standings until the 1983-1984 season, when it won the Midwest Division title and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. RBI: Larry Walker, 828.

Although the team nickname was not fitting for Salt Lake City – known more as a center for Mormon culture than as a mecca for jazz music; the franchise decided to keep it. Home runs: Larry Walker, 252. After five losing seasons in New Orleans, they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979. Batting: Todd Helton, .337. Though Maravich was viewed as one of the NBA's most entertaining and talented players, the Jazz were continually a losing team. Pedro Astacio. The franchise proved unsuccessful, both on the court and financially, even after the addition of "Pistol" Pete Maravich as the star player. Darryl Kile.

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F - #47 Andrei Kirilenko (Андрей Кириленко) (Russia). Andrés Galarraga. PF - #5 Carlos Boozer (Duke). Vinny Castilla. SG - #3 Kirk Snyder (Nevada). 56 Mark Strittmatter (bullpen catching). PG - #2 Randy Livingston (LSU). 53 Rick Mathews (bullpen).

PF - #44 Ben Handgloten (Western Michigan).   9 Jamie Quirk (bench). PG - #6 Howard Eisley (Boston College).   2 Mike Gallego (third base). C - #22 Curtis Borchard (Stanford). 29 Dave Collins (first base). SG - #19 Raja Bell (FIU). 26 Bob Apodaca (pitching).

PF - #43 Kris Humphries (Minnesota). 52 Duane Espy (hitting). C - #13 Mehmet Okur (Turkey). 13 Clint Hurdle. SG - #10 Gordan Girićek (Croatia). none. PG - #25 Keith McLeod (Bowling Green).

C - #31 Jarron Collins (Stanford). SF - #15 Matt Harpring (Georgia Tech). 53 Mark Eaton. 35 Darrell Griffith.

14 Jeff Hornacek. 12 John Stockton. 7 Pete Maravich. 1 Frank Layden.

Thurl Bailey. Darrell Griffith. John Stockton. Mark Eaton.

Jeff Hornacek. Karl Malone. Jeff Malone. Adrian Dantley.

Walt Bellamy - only played one game with the Jazz. Pete Maravich.