Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Defunct major North American sports teams
but rename to List of defunct sports teams and expand based on the category.  Subject is notable and verifiable by sources provided on the articles regarding said teams.  Categories and lists are not to be considered in conflict with one another simply due to redundancy.  Relevant guidelins can be found by reiewing , specifically the parts regarding synergism between lists and categories
— User:Celarnor, 23:23, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:CLN (Wikipedia:Categories, lists, and navigation templates)