The American Basketball Association (that later merged with the NBA) awarded Dr. Leonard Bloom the franchise to San Diego for an entry fee of $1 million.
Leonard Bloom, President and CEO of United States Capital Corporation,[1] was the team's sole owner.
Dr. Bloom renovated the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena to accommodate his hockey team.
The WTT was organized and started with Billie Jean King securing the professional tennis players on the women's side.
Leonard Bloom was one of the original founders of World Team Tennis (WTT) with Billie Jean King and Dennis Murphy.