February 6, 1970 is arguably the most important date in franchise history — the day the city of Portland was awarded the Trail Blazers and began its journey into the NBA.
For majority of the franchise’s existence, Portland has been a one-sport town and the Blazers have created a special connection to the city that doesn’t exist with other teams and their fan bases.
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The addition of the Blazers into the city has also helped Portland grow in ways it wouldn’t have if they did not exist.