Leonard Bloom

Who is Leonard Bloom?

Leonard Bloom was a dentist / orthodontist and sports and entertainment executive in California.

On June 28, 1972 the American Basketball Association awarded a franchise to San Diego for an entry fee of $1 million. Leonard Bloom, President and CEO of United States Capital Corporation, was the team's sole owner. Bloom named the team the San Diego Conquistadors.

Under Bloom's ownership the Conquistadors were unable to secure a major arena in San Diego for their first two years, but were able to secure a lease in the San Diego Sports Arena, thereafter. The Team made the ABA playoffs in both of its years at San Diego State University and the San Diego Convention Center 1973 and 1974.

On February 27, 1975, the ABA purchased the San Diego Conquistadors franchise for an undisclosed, multi-million dollar figure.

Leonard Bloom is the sole owner of Marquee Entertainment Corporation. Bloom also owned Bass Tickets, in which certain rights and locations were later purchased by Ticketmaster.