The Hawks’ early years were as an itinerant franchise in search of a permanent home. The team was founded in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons, before moving after 38 days to Moline, Illinois, where they became the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. The franchise relocated to Milwaukee in 1949, was renamed the Hawks and would stay until 1955, when they departed for St. Louis. Led by future Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the Hawks won an NBA title in the 1957-58 season defeating the Boston Celtics. The Hawks moved one last time, to Atlanta in 1968. The team brought in franchise icon Dominique Wilkins in 1982 and experienced a run of successful seasons with the Human Highlight Film leading the way. Buy Atlanta Hawks tickets on TickPick this season at the guaranteed best prices of any ticket marketplace without any hidden fees.