1966–67 Chicago Bulls season
| 1966–67 Chicago Bulls season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Johnny "Red" Kerr |
| General manager | Dick Klein |
| Owner | Dick Klein |
| Arena | International Amphitheatre |
| Results | |
| Record | 33–48 (.407) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Division semifinals (lost to Hawks 0–3) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WGN-TV (Jack Brickhouse, Vince Lloyd) |
| Radio | WGN (Lou Boudreau, Vince Lloyd) |
The 1966–67 Chicago Bulls season was the first for the expansion franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after failed attempts by the Chicago Stags and Packers-turned-Zephyrs to bring pro basketball to the second-largest market in the country. Although not an artistic success -- the team routinely played to half capacity at the 9,000-seat International Amphitheater on the near South Side -- the debut proved to be historic just the same. Not only did the so-called Baby Bulls finish with a respectable 33–48 record, the best ever by an NBA expansion team at the time, but they also were the first in professional sports to secure a post-season berth on the first try.