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Since 1998, named from the diamondback rattlesnakes that are in the Arizona desert. Diamondback rattlers get their name from the pattern on their backs. And since baseball is played on a diamond, the name slithered in a reference to the game. Mascot: D.Baxter the Bobcat. Stadium: Bank One Ballpark- since 1998. #52 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named for James Gaffney, a Tammany Hall "Brave", who bought the team in 1911. The OLDEST continuously operating professional sports franchise in America, with the team's birth in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings, and follows them to Milwaukee in 1953 and to Atlanta in 1966, playing under such a variety of names as Beaneaters and Doves through 1908, Rustlers, Braves, Bees (from 1936-1940), and back to the Braves. Mascot: Rally. Stadium: Turner Field- since 1997. #23 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named for the State bird of Maryland, the Baltimore Oriole. Orioles was the nickname of a former minor league team. The franchise name is from Milwaukee as the Brewers in 1901 to St. Louis, in 1902-1953 as the Browns, then in 1954 to Baltimore to become the Orioles. Mascot: The Bird. Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Field- since 1992. #84 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1901, named for the famous Red Stockings of the 1870's. Sox, incidentally, is an acceptable plural form of sock. One sock, two sox. Other nicknames: Pilgrims, Puritans, Plymouth Rocks, and Somersets through 1906. Mascot: Wally the Green Monster. Stadium: Fenway Park- since 1912. The #3 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #5 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1901, originally the team was called the Invaders because they invaded Chicago before the opening of the 1900 season. The team adopted the Chicago White Stockings name used by the National League team in the late 1880s. Sportswriters shortened the name to White Sox when writing headlines. The club went through various names, including the Colts, in honor of their manager Cap Anson's appearance in the film The Runaway Colt. The name was officially changed in 1907 to the White Sox. Stadium: Comiskey Park- since 1991. #55 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1876. Originally called the White Stockings. The club went through various name changes. Named for the Chicago Orphans who promote their rebuilding with youth. Also known as the White Stockings, Colts, Orphans. Stadium: Wrigley Field- since 1914. The #2 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #67 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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1st professional baseball club, formed 3/15/1869 as the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Named the Red Legs from 1944-1945, then Redlegs from 1954-1960, then the Red's since 1961. Called the Red Legs briefly in the 1940s during the time of the Communist scare. Stadium: Cinergy Field- since 1970. The #8 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #61 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1901, they were named after Louis Frances Sockalexis, who is believed to be the first Native American major leaguer. Sockalexis was a Penobscot Indian (a tribe from Maine) who played for the Cleveland Spiders in the 1880s. Other nicknames: Broncos, Blues (uniform color too), Naps and from 1912 to 1915 was called the Molly McGuires because of the large number of Irish players it had. Mascot: Slider. Stadium: Jacobs Field- since 1994. #19 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1993, named after the Rocky Mountains in the area. The franchise chose the same name that had been abandonded by a former NHL hockey team, the Colorado Rockies. Mascot: Dinger. Stadium: Coors Field- since 1995. #101 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1901, named after the yellow and black striped socks. The team was originally known as the Wolverines -- named after the former Detroit team in the old National League. Sportswriter Phil Reid of the Detroit Free Press thought that the team's black and yellow stripes looked like the uniforms looked like those of the Princeton Tigers and he started to call them the Tigers. The name stuck. Mascot: Paws. Stadium: Comerica Park- since 2000. #11 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1993, named after the large fish, found off the coast and name of a minor league AAA team, the Miami Marlins. Mascot: Billy Marlin. Stadium: Pro Player Stadium- since 1987. #70 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1962, originally named the Colt .45's, then renamed for the famous NASA Space Center in 1965. Mascot: Junction Jack. Stadium: Enron Field- since 2000. #39 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1969, named after the home of the "American Royal", one of the largest livestock and horse shows and parades in the USA, in a naming contest with 17,000 entries. The team owners were looking for a team name fit for a king. The name also in honor of the kings of the Negro Leagues, the Kansas City the Monarchs. My Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame Page Kansas City Teams History Museum Kansas City teams by year with historical events Kansas City Royals Records Mascot: Sluggerrr (Lion) Stadium: Kauffman Stadium: since 1973. Stadium was originally named Royals Stadium, but changed to Kauffman Stadium after original owner, Ewing Kauffman. Buy KC Royals Tickets #80 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named after Los Angeles, the "City of Angels", where the team started. Changed from Los Angeles Angels (from 1961-1965) Named Angels because Los Angeles is Spanish for "The Angels". The Angels was the nickname of a former minor league team in Los Angles. Name changed from Los Angeles to California Angels 9/2/65, then to Anaheim Angels in 1997. Changed from Anaheim Angels to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2005. Mascot: Clutch and Scoop the Bears. Stadium: Edison International Field- since 1966. #58 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named "Trolley Dodgers" for the wild maze of trolley lines near the Brooklyn Bridge. The name came from a team originally located in Brooklyn, (from 1890 to 1957) as the Superbas through 1926, then Robins from 1927-1931, then for the Dodgers (from 1932-1957) which is short for Trolley-Dodgers, then moved to Los Angeles in 1958. Also known as the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Brooklyn Superbas. Stadium: Dodger Stadium- since 1962. The #15 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #53 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named for the numerous Brewery's in the area, the "Beer Capital of the World", and to honor past Milwaukee teams who were also named the Brewers. Started in Seattle in 1969 as the Pilots, then moved to Milwaukee in 1970. Stadium: Miller Park- since 2001. #37 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named for the "Twin Cities" where the team is located, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. The Kansas City Blues were used to form the Washington Senators in 1901 when the American League was formed. The franchise moved from Washington (DC) as the Senators (from 1901-1960), then to Bloomington, Minnesota as the Twins (1961-81) then to Minneapolis, MN in 1982. Stadium: Metrodome- since 1982. #24 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Started in Baltimore as the Orioles in 1901-02, moved to New York in 1903, as the Highlanders. Called the Highlanders, because the site is one of the highest spots in Manhattan, Later they were referred to as the Yankees, by a sportswriter, and officially changed in 1913. Called Highlanders both after a famous British Army regiment named Gordon's Highlanders, and because Hilltop Park was their home ballpark and was located on a hilltop overlooking Washington Heights. In 1912, pinstripes first appear on Highlanders' uniforms, creating a look that would become the most famous uniform design in sports. Called Yankees first by sportswriters Mark Roth of the New York Globe and Sam Crane of the New York Journal, the name appearing in print for the first time on June 21, 1904 in the Boston Herald. Officially renamed the Yankees in 1913 after moving to the Polo Grounds, home of the National Leagues New York Giants. In 1923, Yankee Stadium opened. Stadium: Yankee Stadium- since 1923. The #1 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #29 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1962, the name is short for Metropolitans, located in the New York Metropolitan area. They are named after an 1880's American Association team the New York Metropolitans. Mascot: Mr. Met. Stadium: Shea Stadium- since 1964. The team also selected its team colors of blue and orange as a tribute to the Giants and Dodgers, two teams that had left New York for the West Coast. Along with the Red's, the Met's have the distinction as having the shortest name in the big leagues, a sportswriters delight. #43 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Franchise moved from Philadelphia (from 1901-1954) to Kansas City as the Athletics (from 1955-1967), then to Oakland in 1968 as the A's, then changed to the Athletics in 1987. Mascot: Stomper the Elephant. Stadium: Network Associates Coliseum- since 1966. The #20 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #75 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1883, named for a "Philly, which is an inhabitant of the city. Also spelled Fillies in the early days. Owner Bob Carpenter held a contest in 1944 to change his team's name. From 5,064 entries, the Blue Jays was chosen, but didn't catch on and was later changed back to the Phillies. Called the Blue Jays from 1943-1944. Also known as the Quakers. Mascot: The Phanatic. Stadium: Veterans Stadium- since 1971. #81 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1887, named the Pittsburgh Innocents until 1891, where they lured second baseman Lou Bierbauer from the Philadelphia A's, lead to the name, Pirates. The Athletics were not happy with the way they lost Lou as he was "pirated" away from them. Also known as the Alleghenys. Mascot: Parrot. Stadium: PNC Park- since 2001. #72 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1969, named for the Spanish word for priest, and was inspired by the padres of the Roman Catholic Mission San Diego de Alcala. Padres was the nickname of a former minor league team. Padre is the Spanish word for "father". Mascot: The San Diego Chicken. Stadium: Qualcomm Stadium- since 1968. #35 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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In the 1880's the club was known as the New York Gotham's. The name was changed when manager Mutrie stood up in the dugout after an important victory in 1885 and stated that he was very proud of "My big fellows! My giants!" The franchise moved from New York (1883-1957) to San Francisco in 1958. Mascot: Lou Seal Stadium: Pacific Bell Park- since 2000. #64 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1977, named for the maritime industry and nautical history of area. Mascot: The Moose. Stadium: Safeco Field- since 1999. #32 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Originally known as the St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1867. From 1882-1891 called the Browns, in the American Association, 1892-1898- Browns- National League , 1899- Perfectos- National League, 1900-current- Cardinals- National League. Named by new owners and their appropriately colored uniforms, of the Maroons, thus the name is used to refer to the color, not the bird. Mascot: Fredbird. Stadium: Busch Stadium- since 1966. The #5 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #9 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1998, named after the devil rays and manta rays in the bay area. Changed name from Devil Rays to Rays in 2008. Mascot: Raymond. Stadium: Tropicana Field- since 1998. #89 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named after the famous Texas State Police. Moved from Washington DC as the Senators (from 1961-1971) to Arlington, TX in 1972. With the franchise change in cities it changed from lawmakers to law enforcers! Stadium: The Ballpark in Arlington- since 1994. #82 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1977, named in a contest because the teams colors are blue. Blue color was chosen to match the "blue" theme of other Toronto teams the Maple Leafs hockey team and Argonauts Canadian Football Team. Mascot: B.J. Birdy. Stadium: SkyDome- since 1989. #86 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The Nationals were a Washington team long BEFORE the move to D.C. in 2005. In 1859, the Nationals and the Potomacs both played in the District. The team then stopped playing when the Civil War broke out. Later, the name surfaced again in the 1870's and 1880's. That team then joined the American League when it was formed in 1901 and changed it's name to the Senators. It then officially changed back to the Nationals in 1905. Although officially named the Nationals, the team also went by the name of Senators for more than fifty years! The Montreal Expos moved to Washington, D.C. in 2005. Other names considered with Nationals: Senators and Grays (Homestead Grays, a Negro League team who played games in Washington in the 1930-40's.) The Nationals was the official name of the longtime American League franchise more popularly known as the Senators. The team played in Washington during 1901-1960, with both names used for several decades. Officially changed to the Senators in 1957. That team later moved to Minnesota and became the Twins. The expansion Senators called Washington home from 1961-1971 before moving to Texas and becoming the Rangers. Prior Names: Washington Senators 1901-1971 #100 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The NFL's oldest franchise and both team and nickname date back to Chicago in 1901. Originally located in Chicago, IL from 1920-1959, then moved to St. Louis from 1960-1987, then to Phoenix in 1988. Changed from Phoenix to Arizona Cardinals in 1994. The team was originally not named for the cardinal bird. The team name was from the maroon colored jerseys they bought from the University of Chicago. Note: Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh also MERGED for one season and became Card-Pitt in 1944. #122 (last) Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The name chosen from a contest. The falcon is proud and dignified, with great courage and fight. It never drops prey. It is deadly and has a great sporting tradition said the contest winner. Since 1966. Mascot: Freddie Falcon. #54 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Home of the famous, Edgar Allan Poe, author of "The Raven". Ravens chosen in a contest. The franchise began in Cleveland as the Browns, moved to Baltimore, in 1996 and became the Ravens. Other nicknames: Colts 1950-19XX. Mascot: Allan and Poe. #12 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since October 28, 1959. 1960-1972 in Buffalo, then to Orchard Park, NY in 1973, named for the famous American, Buffalo Bill Cody. Other nicknames: All-Americans 1921-1923, Bisons 1924-1925, Rangers 1926, Bisons 1927 & 1929. Stadium: Rich Stadium #40 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1995. Team owner Jerry Richardson’s son Mark chose the name of Panthers as the team name. Mascot: Sir Purr. #16 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Began in Decatur, IL in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys, named as the company football team of the A.E. Staley Corn Products Company. Then Chicago from 1921, the Staley's were renamed as the Bears in 1922. Owner-Manager, George Halas reasoned that because football players were generally bigger than baseball players, and the city’s baseball team was the Cubs, he felt it was only logical the football team be called the Bears. Other nicknames: Tigers in 1920, Hornets in 1949. The Cardinals and Tigers apparently were too close to each other for both to survive financially, so they decided to play a game for the 'rights' to Chicago; the loser would drop out of the league! The Cardinals went on to win 6-3, and the Tigers disbanded as agreed. Note: Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh also MERGE for one season and become Card-Pitt in 1944. #13 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1968. Paul Brown selected the name because there had once been a pro football team in Cincinnati named the Bengals. Other nicknames: Celts in 1921, Reds in 1933-1934. Mascot: Who Dey. #30 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1950, named from the teams first coach, the Legendary,... Paul Brown. The franchise moved to Baltimore as the Ravens, then started over as the Browns in 1999. Other nicknames: Tigers in 1920, Indians in 1921, 1923 & 1931, Bulldogs in 1924-25 and 1927. #46 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1960. In the initial months following the its formation, the Dallas team was known as the “Steers.” After a few weeks, however, the name was changed to “Rangers.” At the same time, a baseball team operated in Dallas under that name, but was scheduled to fold before the 1960 football season. However, when the baseball team decided to play one more season, The two owners of the new NFL team, selected the name of Cowboys to avoid confusion. Other nicknames: Steers, Rangers, Texans in 1952. The Dallas Texans moved to Kansas City in 1953. The #13 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #28 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1960, named from a fan contest and from Denver's 1921 Midwest Baseball Team. Original Uniform Colors: Seal brown and light gold. Mascot: Arabian Horse, Thunder. Denver has a sculpture of 7 horses, "The Broncos", that represent the symbolism of legendary Quarterback, number "seven", John Elway. They are displayed as driving forward toward Invesco Field at Mile High with victory awaiting inside the stadium, and the concepts of family and teamwork are depicted by the size and gender variations of the horses, from the leader to the mare and foal. The fountain surrounding the horses also represents the Rocky Mountain West, as they are displayed running through the water. #22 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Began in Portsmouth, OH as the Spartans from 1930-1933, then to Detroit from 1934-1974, then to Pontiac, MI since 1975. The Lions name was chosen by George A. Richards, the Detroit radio executive who purchased the Portsmouth Spartans and moved the team to Detroit in 1934. Other nicknames: Heralds 1920-1921, Panthers 1925-1926, Wolverines 1928. Mascot: Roary. #117 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Team name came from the type of sponsors. America's first pro football dynasty was also the first franchise to utilize corporate sponsorship. In 1919, the Indian Packing Company gave the team $500 for uniforms and equipment. From then on they were called the Packers. The Indian Packing Company and later Acme Packing Company sponsored this team. Since 1921. #10 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 2002. Team colors are Battle red, Steel blue and Liberty white with a bulls head logo and a Texas lone star as an eye. Other names considered: Apollos, Stallions, Wildcatters, or Bobcats. Formerly Houston Oilers (1960-1998), but the franchise moved to Tennessee. #78 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The name came from a team originally located in Baltimore, MD from 1946-1949, and again 1953-1983, then moved to Indianapolis in 1984. The Baltimore area is rich in history of horse racing and breeding. Mascot: Spike and Spirit. The #12 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #3 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1995. The Jaguar is a rare, but powerful large cat in the U.S. The Jaguars name was selected through a fan contest. Other finalists for the name: Sharks, Stingrays and even Panthers. Mascot: Jaxson De Ville. #36 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Team owner, Lamar Hunt, after moving his Dallas Texans team to Kansas City originally wanted to name his team, the Kansas City Texans, but that was not chosen. The Chiefs name was chosen, partly to honor Native Americans who had lived in the area and partly to honor, H. Roe Bartle, Mayor of Kansas City at the time, Boy Scout Executive and founder of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His nickname was "Chief". The winner of the name the team contest was E.L. Diemier, came up with the name, as a warehouse manager, making out a bill of lading, came across the name "Chief Freight Lines". Another popular nickname in the name the team contest was the Kansas City Mules. Started in Dallas as the Texan's from 1960-1962, moved to Kansas City in 1963. Other nicknames: Blues in 1924, Cowboys 1925-1926. Mascot: KC Wolf. Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium. My Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Page Kansas City Teams History Museum Kansas City teams by year with historical events Kansas City Chiefs Records Arrowhead Stadium Webcam Get the hottest Chief Tickets from www.TicketsNow.com and cheer them on as they make a run for the Super Bowl. #17 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1966, named in a fan contest, for the popular mammal of the coastal area. Mascot: T. D. Stadium: Pro Player Stadium The #17 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #42 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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From 1961-1981 in Bloomington, MN to Minneapolis, MN in 1982. Vikings name was chosen because so many people in the surrounding area trace their heritage to Scandinavia. Mascot: Ragnar the Viking. #59 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named for the Patriots of the American Revolution, which is historic to the area. From 1960-1970 as the Boston Patriots, then to Foxboro, MA, as the New England Patriots in 1971. Mascot: Pat. #2 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1967, named for the famous song, "When the Saints Go Marching" #7 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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From 1960-1983 in New York, then moved to East Rutherford, NJ in 1984. In 1963 the team owner changed from New York Titans to the Jets to reflect a modern approach to the team. The #10 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #65 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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From 1925-1973 and 1975 in New York, then New Haven, CT 1973-74, and East Rutherford, NJ since 1976. Owner Tim Mara “borrowed” the Giants name from the city’s Major League Baseball team of the same name. This was not unusual among early day pro football franchises. At one time or another there were NFL franchises named the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Detroit Tigers. The original Giants name was derived from the city's giant buildings. Other nicknames: Giants 1921, Yankees 1927-1928 and 1950-1951, Bulldogs in 1949. Newark NJ Tornadoes in 1930. #56 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Started in Oakland in 1960-1981, moved to Los Angeles in 1982, then back to Oakland. For a brief period of time the team was known as the Senors, but before the 1960 season started, they were the Raiders. The #7 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #90 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1933. When Bert Bell established his NFL franchise in Philadelphia in 1933, the country was struggling to recover from the Great Depression. New president Franklin D. Roosevelt had introduced his “New Deal” program through the National Recovery Administration, which had the Eagle as its symbol. Since Bell hoped his franchise also was headed for a new deal, he picked Eagles as the team name. The Eagles nickname and logo were based on the Blue Eagle symbol, an emblem created for business participating in President Franklin Roosevelt's new National Recovery Administration. Note: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh MERGED for one season and became Phil-Pitt or the "Steagles" in 1943. Mascot: Swoop. #27 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1933. The original 1933 team was named the Pirates after the city’s major league baseball team. In 1940, Owner Art Rooney Sr. changed the team name to Steelers after the city’s steel industry. Began in Philadelphia as the Eagles, then in Pittsburgh as the Pirates, changed to the Steelers in 1941. Note: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh MERGE for one season and become Phil-Pitt or the "Steagles" in 1943. Note: Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh also MERGE for one season and become Card-Pitt in 1944. Mascot: The Terrible Fan. #1 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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From 1960 in Los Angeles, then to San Diego in 1961. The team general manager said about the name Chargers, “I liked it because they were yelling ‘charge’ and sounding the bugle at Dodgers Stadium and at USC games.” #34 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1950, named for the Gold Rush to California in 1849. Mascot: Sourdough Sam. #50 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1976, named in a fan contest, for the birds and totem poles native to the area. Mascot: Blitz. #18 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The name came from a team originally located in Cleveland, OH from 1937-1945, then to Los Angeles 1946-1979, then to Anaheim in 1980-1995. Moved to St. Louis in 1995. Principal owner Homer Marshman and his general manager, Damon “Buzz” Wetzel picked the Rams name because Wetzel had said his favorite football team had always been the Fordham Rams and Marshman liked the sound of the name. Other nicknames: All-Stars in 1923, Gunners in 1934. Mascot: Ramster. #51 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1976, named for the pirates and buccaneer history of the area. Other names considered: Buzzards and Sea Horses. Mascot: Skully. #41 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The Titans name ties in with Nashville's designation as "the Athens of the South". A committee selected Titans citing the desire to have a nickname that reflected “strength, leadership and other heroic qualities.” The franchise moved from Houston as the Oilers (from 1959) to Memphis in 1997, then to Nashville in 1998. In Tennessee as the Oilers until changed to the Titans in 1999. #25 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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From 1932-1936 in Boston as the Braves, then moved to Washington, DC in 1937. George Preston Marshall acquired an NFL franchise in 1932 and named it the Boston Braves after the city’s Major League Baseball team. After poor finances and attendance in 1932, the name was changed to the Redskins. The Redskins name was retained when the team was moved to Washington in 1937. Other nicknames: Senators in 1921. #63 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The franchise started as the Waterloo Hawks, then from 1946-1951 at Tri-Cities, as the Blackhawks who shared the home games between Moline, IL Rock Island, IL and Davenport, IA. To Milwaukee, from 1951-1955, as the Hawks, then moved to St. Louis, from 1955-1968, as the Hawks, then moved to Atlanta in 1968. Chief Black Hawks tribe had been located in Rock Island and a major part of the 1832 Black Hawk War took place in the area. Shortened to Hawks when the franchise moved to St. Louis in 1955-56. Mascot: Harry. #121 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1946, The City famous for its great Irish heritage, and the legendary original, Celtics, who played as a barnstorming team, and the ABL in the 1920-30's. Celtic means family of languages that include modern Welsh, Irish, and Scottish. The #4 Best North American Professional Sports Logo of the 20th Century per 2005 survey by Section 219/Classic Sports Logos. #104 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Starting play in 2004-2005 season. Other nicknames considered: Dragons and Flight. Mascot: Rufus #114 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1966, originally named the Packers (now Washington Wizards), then renamed the Bulls, by the owner Dick Klein, in reference to the city's livestock industry. Other nicknames: Bullets 1961-1963, Packers 1961-1966. Other nicknames: Stags 1946-1950. Mascot: Da Bull. #48 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named by a contest. Other entries were Jays, Foresters, Towers, and Presidents. From 1970-1974 in Cleveland, OH, moved to Richfield, OH in 1974. Other nicknames: Rebels 1946-1947. Mascot: Whammer the Polar Bear. #14 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1980, named in a contest. An American pioneer Samuel A. Maverick, a Texan who neglected to brand his cattle. Other entries were Wranglers and Express. Other nicknames: Chaparrals 1967-1973, called Texas Chaparrals in 1970-71, moved to San Antonio. Mascot: Mavs Man. #31 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1967, formerly the Rockets, renamed Nuggets, the name of the previous Denver AAU/NBL/NBA team, in the event of an ABA/NBA merger. Team officials chose the Nuggets because it paid tribute to the 19th century mining boom in Colorado. Other Nicknames: Rockets 1967-1976. Mascot: Rocky the Cougar. #98 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named Zollner Pistons due to Fred Zollner's ownership of a Zolner Machine Works, a piston plant. Renamed the Pistons upon entry to the NBA. Originally from Ft. Wayne from 1941-1957, moved to Detroit from 1957-1978, then to Pontiac, MI 1978-1988, then to Auburn Hills, MI in 1988. Other nicknames: Falcons 1946-1947. #15 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Named after the Philadelphia Warriors, a former ABA team, 1946-1962, then moved to San Francisco from 1962-1971, moved to Oakland in 1971. Mascot: Thunder. #87 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Originally, the San Diego Rockets (1967-1971) from a contest. Moved to Houston in 1971, for a city famous for the NASA Space program. The city theme is "A City in Motion", since it is the site for the manufacturing of Atlas Rockets. Other nicknames: Mavericks 1967-1969, moved to North Carolina. Mascot: Clutch. #47 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1967, named for the area's famous harness racing history, famous Indianapolis 500 Raceway, and to signify their intent of setting the pace in basketball. Other nicknames: Indianapolis Jets 1948-1949, Indianapolis Olympians 1949-1953. Mascot: Boomer. #112 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Renamed Minneapolis Lakers, after moving from Detroit (Gems) in reference to the large cargo carrying ships on the Great Lakes, and the Minnesota state motto "Land of 10,000 Lakes". From 1947-1960 in Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960-1967 then to Inglewood, CA in 1967. Other nicknames: Stars from 1968-1970, moved to Utah. #73 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The franchise was originally the Buffalo Braves, from 1970-1978, then changed to the San Diego Clippers from 1978-1984 for the cities history as a harbor for clipper ships and the Star of India which was still harbored in San Diego. Moved to Los Angeles in 1984. #102 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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The franchise originally started as an expansion team in 1995, as the Vancouver Grizzlies. Moved to Memphis in 2001. Names of the former Memphis ABA teams: Pros, Tams, and Sounds. Home Arena: The Pyramid. #85 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index |
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Since 1988, named from a contest. Other entries were Flamingos and Waves. Other nicknames: Floridians 1968-1972, called simply Floridians from 1970-1972. Mascot: Burnie. #33 Sports Brand of all Pro Teams-- 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index Sinc | |
