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The name is a reference to the strong Disney presence of the area
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Orlando Magic
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They are named this because they come from the "Land of 10,000"
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Los Angeles Lakers
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The name is to reference how physically fit its players are
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Oakland Athletics
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The team is named after the uniforms that Union Army soldiers wore
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Columbus Blue Jackets
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The team's name was changed after 87 years, to a name that would exemplify the "gravitoss" of a nearly 90 year old franchise
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Washington Commanders
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The name is a nod to the mining tradition, specifically gold, in the area
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Denver Nuggets
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The team is a reference to their location in Canada, and the French people in the area
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Montreal Canadiens
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The name is a connection to the inhabitants of its city and how "Phanatic" they are
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Philadelphia Phillies
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The name was chosen off of the popularity of a dinosaur-themed movie that had come out that year
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Toronto Raptors
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The team is named after a "precise and cutting sword"
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Buffalo Sabres
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It's either an homage to the city's beef packing or it's half of an exclamation at all of the other name choices
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Chicago Bulls
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The team is named after its areas Native American heritage, but also the courage of its players
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Atlanta Braves
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The team had been called the Royals, but wanted an even more regal name
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Sacramento Kings
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The team is a reference to its national flag
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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It's a reference to the wild horses in the area, but also represents the "flamboyant Texan lifestyle"
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Dallas Mavericks
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This team was originally called the "Senors" for six years, but the Oakland Tribune successfully rallied for a name change
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Las Vegas Raiders
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The team is named after a Native American figure from the area that fought in several wars
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Chicago Blackhawks
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The name is a reference to the team's location in Washington DC
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Washington Capitals
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The team is named after a "fearsome brown bear"
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Boston Bruins
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The team name is a reference to the booming space industry in its city
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Houston Astros
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This team was going to be the "Panthers", but eventually named their team after their legendary first head coach
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Cleveland Browns
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The team's name is a nod to its location in Canada's capital
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Ottawa Senators
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This team name honors the area's longstanding tradition of the production of steel mills
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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The team's name and logo are heavily inspired by Army's sports teams
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Vegas Golden Knights
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The team is named after its strikingly orange state bird
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Baltimore Orioles
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The team is named after the state bird (the team was going to be named after Mardi Gras)
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New Orleans Pelicans
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This name honors the history of ranchers in the Texas area
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Dallas Cowboys
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The team was going to be the Mounties, but ended up choosing a large mammal native to Canada
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Memphis Grizzlies
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This team is named after a combination of the wild dogs in the area and of the rich lumber history
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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This team is called this because of the way that their players "gallop" down the field
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Denver Broncos
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The name pays homage to its northwest location and the birds that you will see flying over the bay
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Seattle Seahawks
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Named after a junior hockey team that the owner had played for, and also honored the auto industry
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Detroit Red Wings
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Named after a wild dog that lives in this desert area
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Arizona Coyotes
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This team is named after a popular chant at sports games... "CHARGE!"
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Los Angeles Chargers
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Named after a natural disaster that can occur in the mountainous regions where this team is located
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Colorado Avalanche
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The team is named after the original UChicago jerseys it wore, which were a maroon shade of this color
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Arizona Cardinals
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Named after the "sleekness and speed" that the team shows on the ice
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Winnipeg Jets
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Named after the nature of the animals in the wilderness in this state
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Minnesota Wild
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The team was going to be named after the area's baseball team, but they decided on a more fitting name for the bigger football players
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Chicago Bears
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The team carries the same name as that of the most famous work of a poet who lived in this town
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Baltimore Ravens
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This name is founded on state pride, and is meant to represent "you, the people" of the team's home state
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Houston Texans
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The team's name is a reference to a nickname given to its city and a neighboring city
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Minnesota Twins
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They are called this animal because it is the "fastest and smartest animal in the sea"
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Miami Dolphins
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The mayor of the city when this team moved in had this Native American nickname
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Kansas City Chiefs
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The name is a reference to the Mexican friars that founded the city
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San Diego Padres
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This name is an homage to the area's Scandinavian culture
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Minnesota Vikings
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The team is named after the rolled-up pants that Dutch settlers in the area wore in the 1600s
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New York Knicks
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The name is a reference to the team's location and its American importance
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Washington Nationals
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Named after the rich musical history that is present in this city
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St. Louis Blues
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The name is a shortening of a name given to people that live in big cities
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New York Mets
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The name is a reference to the automotive industry in its city
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Detroit Pistons
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The name is an homage to the Gold Rush and the people that travelled west
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San Francisco 49ers
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The team is named this after "valiant swordsman who fight until the end and never surrender"
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Named after the remains of a sabretooth tiger found underneath the site of the arena
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Nashville Predators
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The name is a reference to the marine life of the area, specifically this stinging creature
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Tampa Bay Rays
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The team's owner was a fan of Fordham University, and stole their mascot name
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Los Angeles Rams
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The team is named after its proximity to LaGuardia Airport
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New York Jets
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Named after their original location, Long Island
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New York Islanders
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The name is a reference to an elite group of policemen that roam the area on horseback
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Texas Rangers
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The team is named after the baseball team there at the time (that baseball team moved west)
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New York Giants
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The team is named in honor of a beautiful bird that is native to this northern area
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Toronto Blue Jays
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The name was picked to make this team feel "large and imposing" on the diamond
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San Francisco Giants
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This team was named after the fires left in Atlanta after the Civil War; they have since left Atlanta
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Calgary Flames
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The team shares its name with a basketball team that used to play in this area, before moving to Sacramento
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Kansas City Royals
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The name is a reference to the maritime history of the region (Not Jose Fernandez)
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Miami Marlins
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The name is a reference to Lewis & Clark, whose stopping point was in this area
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Portland Trail Blazers
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The old name was cancelled for relations to gun violence, and the new name was criticized as a reference to the KKK
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Washington Wizards
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The team was named after the musical history of New Orleans, but then left New Orleans
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Utah Jazz
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The team is named this because of how hot it is there
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Phoenix Suns
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This team is named for the propensity of thunderstorms that happen in the city
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Tampa Bay Lightning
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The team is named this because of the history of deer hunting in the area
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Milwaukee Bucks
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This baseball team wanted to sound "tough and aggressive, but unpredictable"
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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The name is a reference to a mountain range that goes through its city
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Colorado Rockies
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The team is named after FDR's New Deal, specifically the animal on the National Recovery Act's logo
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Philadelphia Eagles
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The team is named after the state bird, but also Catholic history
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St. Louis Cardinals
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The team wanted a cool name that represented "the team starting to catch fire"
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Miami Heat
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This team is named after these natural disasters that are frequent in the area
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Carolina Hurricanes
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The team name is a reference to a travelling sharpshooter who travelled the Wild West
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Buffalo Bills
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This team is named after a mythological creature that is said to live in the area
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New Jersey Devils
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The mascot is described as "proud and dignified with great courage and fight. It never drops its prey. It is deadly and has a great sporting tradition."
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Atlanta Falcons
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Represents the musical heritage of the area, specifically a song performed famously by Louis Armstrong
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New Orleans Saints
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The team wanted to represent "5 brave men, going to war"
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Golden State Warriors
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This team chose their name because they wanted be "hockey royalty"
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Los Angeles Kings
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The name is based off of the fact that their arena is called "The Igloo"
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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The team is named after a Revolutionary War officer calling the city "a hornet's nest of rebellion"
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Charlotte Hornets
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The name conveys the way that their players "fly" down the ice
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Philadelphia Flyers
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The team is named after two statues that seem to guard the entranceway to this baseball team's stadium
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Cleveland Guardians
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There is a history of this big cat living in the area, and the owner wanted the team to have black as a main color
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Carolina Panthers
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The team was named after the spacecraft production in the area at the time
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Houston Rockets
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The team is a reference to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in its city
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Philadelphia 76ers
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This name reflects the oil drilling traditions in Alberta
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Edmonton Oilers
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The name is to honor the area's pivotal role in creating the United States of America
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New England Patriots
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The team is named after this northern area's boating and whaling traditions
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Seattle Mariners
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The team is named after a nickname for Union soldiers in the Civil War
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New York Yankees
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The team is a reference to the town's nickname "The Athens of the South"
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Tennessee Titans
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The team is named after a now-endangered big cat that roams the team's area
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Florida Panthers
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The team is named after the footwear that the team was famous for wearing
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Boston Red Sox
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The team's name is a reference to the color of uniform that they originally wore
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Cincinnati Reds
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The name of the team is inspired by a very popular sports movie
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Anaheim Ducks
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The team wanted a "fearsome big cat" as their mascot, and alliteration didn't hurt
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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The team is also named after footwear, but a much lighter color
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Chicago White Sox
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The team was named after the hockey team in the area, but when they moved, the "Black" at the beginning was removed
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Atlanta Hawks
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The team's owner, who moved them from Seattle in 1946, was a big fan of horseracing, so he named his team after a type of racing horse
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Indianapolis Colts
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The team was called the "Northstars" in Minnesota, but changed their name to reflect their new home's state flag
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Dallas Stars
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The name comes from marine life in the nearby Pacific Ocean
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San Jose Sharks
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The team is named this because of the team's youth, but aggressiveness, and because the owner's child thought the mascot was cute
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Chicago Cubs
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The name is a reference to the influx of Irish immigrants in the area shortly before the team was created
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Boston Celtics
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The team name comes from a nickname for Canadian people
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Vancouver Canucks
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The team is named after the rich tradition of beer production in its city
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Milwaukee Brewers
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The team is named after people in its city who would stand in front of trolley cars and then jump out of the way at the last second
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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The team is named after a venomous creature native to the area
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Arizona Diamondbacks
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The name is inspired by a mythical sea creature
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Seattle Kraken
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The name is a reference to the storm-like sound of the arena when the fans are loud
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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The name is a reference to a type of ship, not anything about haircuts
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Los Angeles Clippers
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The team was named after the "tiger stripes" on their uniforms caused by grass stains at the end of games
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Cincinnati Bengals
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The team is named after a "cat-like" aggressive style of play
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Detroit Tigers
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The team is named after a holy nickname for the city it plays in
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Los Angeles Angels
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The team is named after a popular accessory of cowboys in the area
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San Antonio Spurs
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The name is a reference to the meatpacking industry, prevalent in the area
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Green Bay Packers
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The name is a reference to Blackbeard and other swashbucklers that patrolled the area in the 1700s
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Upon arriving in their city, the team wanted to fit the "big cat name" theme of the baseball team
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Detroit Lions
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The team is named after a basketball item, which rhymes with two other teams in its area
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Brooklyn Nets
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The team's first owner, named Tex, gave the team this name because it sounded like "Tex's _____"
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New York Rangers
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A reference to a big NASCAR race that takes place in the city every year
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Indiana Pacers
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