1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Click to see full answer. In this regard, who founded the Golden State Warriors? Peter A. Tyrrell Steven Kim Similarly, what is the history of the Golden State Warriors? The history of the Golden State Warriors began in Philadelphia in 1946. In 1962, the franchise was relocated to San Francisco, California and became known as the San Francisco Warriors until 1971, when its name was changed to the current Golden State Warriors. Considering this, how long have Golden State Warriors been around? Golden State Warriors Founded 1946 History Philadelphia Warriors 1946–1962 San Francisco Warriors 1962–1971 Golden State Warriors 1971–present Arena Chase Center Location San Francisco, California What was Golden State Warriors name before? Philadelphia Warriors
