2007-12-15 16:01:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Many of them are associations with the area they play in (like the Pittsburgh Steelers--the steel industry there), the history of that area (San Francisco 49ers--the 1849 California Gold Rush), or alliteration/sound (Philadelphia Phillies). Some are chosen by the owners (Paul Brown was coach and owner of the Cleveland BROWNs) or by a public vote (the Seattle Mariners, to name one). Those account for a lot of pro teams, anyway.
--poopster
2007-12-15 16:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by p00pster 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Washington Wizards ranks up there. The Mighty Ducks should spark fear in an opponent. As a mater of fact, all cute furry animal names should be banned as a sports team name. Ohio State Buckeyes (it is a seed from a tree) Alabama Crimson Tide (one of the curses on the Egyptians in the bible?) LA Clippers (a ship name for a basketball team?) North Carolina Tar Heels (clean off your shoes) Detroit Red Wings (OK, what does that have to do with hockey)
2016-05-24 03:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just got a new hockey team a few years back, and a contest was held - with the winning name being chosen by the owner of the team.
2007-12-15 16:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by nytebreid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fans either vote for them or the team owner picks them.
2007-12-15 16:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by gary s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally there state
Such as :
Oakland Raiders : Oakland
Los Angeles Lakers : Los Angeles
Cincinnati Reds : Cincinnati
I wonder why Las Vegas doesn't have a team =)
2007-12-15 16:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by The Game 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where I live, the Vikings (NFL) got their name from the large Norwegian population here. The Timberwolves (NBA) from a native animal, and the Twins (MLB) from the Twin Cities of Mpls and St. Paul.
2007-12-15 16:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by JustN45 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some are voted on, some are in honor of something that used to live in the area like the Chicago Blackhawks
2007-12-15 16:07:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The owners come up with them.
2007-12-15 16:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋