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| Tampa Bay Thrillers | |||
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| Leagues | CBA | ||
| Founded | 1984 | ||
| Folded | 1987 (relocated) | ||
| History | Tampa Bay Thrillers 1984–1987 Rapid City Thrillers 1987–1995 Florida Beach Dogs 1995–1997 Rapid City Thrillers 1998–1999 | ||
| Arena | Bayfront Center (1984–85), (1986–87) Spartan Sports Center (1985–86) | ||
| Location | Tampa Bay Area, Florida | ||
| Team colors | Black, Silver, White | ||
| General manager | Sandy Smith | ||
| Head coach | Bill Musselman | ||
| Ownership | John Tuschman | ||
| Championships | 3 (1985, 1986, 1987) | ||
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The Tampa Bay Thrillers were a franchise in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1984–1987. They won back-to-back championships in 1984–85 and 1985–86. At the end of the 1986–87 CBA regular season the team relocated to Rapid City, South Dakota, and went on to win a third consecutive CBA title.