Kelly Tripucka · Kelly Tripucka delivers 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals on November 8, 1988, powering the Charlotte Hornets to their first-ever franchise victory, 117-105 over the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran scorer brought instant credibility to the expansion franchise, providing the scoring punch and leadership that helped establish Charlotte basketball and giving the franchise its first taste of victory in front of an electric home crowd celebrating franchise history. · State of Mint · State of Mint