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Los Angeles Angels

The **Los Angeles Angels** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. Their name refers to the Los Angeles nickname, "The City of Angels".

## Team History

* 1961-1965: Los Angeles Angels
* 1965-1997: California Angels
* 1997-2005: Anaheim Angels
* 2005-Present: **Los Angeles Angels**

## Facts

* Location: Anaheim, California
* Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
* Established in 1961 when John F. Kennedy was President
Kansas City Mavericks

The **Kansas City Mavericks** are a team in the ECHL. They are the secondary affiliate of the Calgary Flames. They are owned by the son of the legendary owner of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.

## Team History

* 2009-2017: Missouri Mavericks
* 2017-Present: **Kansas City Mavericks**

## Facts

* Location: Independence, Missouri
* Arena: Cable Dahmer Arena
Seattle SuperSonics

The **Seattle SuperSonics** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Western Conference. They moved to Oklahoma and became the Oklahoma City Thunder.

## Team History

* 1967-2008: **Seattle SuperSonics**
* 2008-Present: Oklahoma City Thunder

## Facts

* Location: Seattle, Washington
* Arena: KeyArena
Calgary Stampeders

The **Calgary Stampeders** are a team in the Canadian Football League. They get their name from the Calgary Stampede, a rodeo that happens every year in the city. They have a rivalry with the Edmonton Elks.

## Facts

* Location: Calgary, Alberta
* Stadium: McMahon Stadium
* Established in 1945 when Franklin D. Roosevelt was President
Utica Comets

The **Utica Comets** are a team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. The team changed their colors to match their parent club.

## Team History

* 1998-2006: Lowell Lock Monsters
* 2006-2010: Lowell Devils
* 2010-2017: Albany Devils
* 2017-2021: Binghamton Devils
* 2021-Present: **Utica Comets**

## Facts

* Location: Utica, New York
* Arena: Adirondack Bank Center
California Golden Seals

The **California Golden Seals** were a team in the National Hockey League. They competed in the Prince of Wales Conference. They moved to Ohio and became the Cleveland Barons.

## Team History

* 1967-1970: Oakland Seals
* 1970-1976: **California Golden Seals**
* 1976-1978: Cleveland Barons

## Facts

* Location: Oakland, California
* Arena: Oakland Coliseum Arena
Chicago White Sox

The **Chicago White Sox** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. They had eight players banned from the majors during the **Black Sox Scandal** of 1919.

## Team History

* 1900-1904: Chicago White Stockings
* 1904-Present: **Chicago White Sox**

## Facts

* Location: Chicago, Illinois
* Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
* Established in 1900 when William McKinley was President
Albuquerque Isotopes

The **Albuquerque Isotopes** are a team in the Triple-A West. They are the top affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. They get their name from "The Simpsons" TV show.

## Team History

* 1988-2002: Calgary Cannons
* 2003-Present: **Albuquerque Isotopes**

## Facts

* Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
* Stadium: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
Carolina Cougars

The **Carolina Cougars** were a team in the American Basketball Association. They were used as a regional franchise. They moved to Missouri and became the Spirits of St. Louis.

## Team History

* 1967-1969: Houston Mavericks
* 1969-1974: **Carolina Cougars**
* 1974-1976: Spirits of St. Louis

## Facts

* Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
* Arena: Greensboro Coliseum Complex
San Jose Stealth

The **San Jose Stealth** were a team in the National Lacrosse League. They missed the playoffs twice. They moved to Washington state and became the Washington Stealth.

## Team History

* 2000-2003: Albany Attack
* 2004-2009: **San Jose Stealth**
* 2010-2013: Washington Stealth
* 2014-2018: Vancouver Stealth
* 2019-Present: Vancouver Warriors

## Facts

* Location: San Jose, California
* Arena: HP Pavilion at San Jose
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks

The **Cincinnati Mighty Ducks** were a team in the American Hockey League. They were the top affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. They moved to Illinois and became the Rockford IceHogs.

## Team History

* 1995-1997: Baltimore Bandits
* 1997-2005: **Cincinnati Mighty Ducks**
* 2007-Present: Rockford IceHogs

## Facts

* Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
* Arena: Cincinnati Gardens
Cleveland Gladiators

The **Cleveland Gladiators** are a team in the Arena Football League. They lost in the league's first forfeit game. They folded along with the league.

## Team History

* 1997-2000: New Jersey Red Dogs
* 2001-2002: New Jersey Gladiators
* 2003-2007: Las Vegas Gladiators
* 2008-2017: **Cleveland Gladiators**

## Facts

* Location: Cleveland, Ohio
* Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Philadelphia Athletics

The **Philadelphia Athletics** were a team in Major League Baseball. They competed in the American League. They moved to Missouri and became the Kansas City Athletics.

## Team History

* 1950-1954: **Philadelphia Athletics**
* 1955-1967: Kansas City Athletics
* 1968-Present: Oakland Athletics

## Facts

* Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Stadium: Shibe Park
Phoenix Cardinals

The **Phoenix Cardinals** were a team in the National Football League. They competed in the National Football Conference. They were renamed the Arizona Cardinals.

## Team History

* 1950-1959: Chicago Cardinals
* 1960-1987: St. Louis Cardinals
* 1988-1993: **Phoenix Cardinals**
* 1994-Present: Arizona Cardinals

## Facts

* Location: Tempe, Arizona
* Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium
Kansas City Wizards

The **Kansas City Wizards** were a team in Major League Soccer. Their team name came from the classic novel, *The Wizard of Oz*. They moved to Kansas and later became Sporting Kansas City.

## Team History

* 1996: Kansas City Wiz
* 1997-2010: **Kansas City Wizards**
* 2011-Present: Sporting Kansas City

## Facts

* Location: Kansas City, Missouri
* Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Philadelphia Warriors

The **Philadelphia Warriors** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Eastern Division. They moved to California and became the San Francisco Warriors.

## Team History

* 1950-1962: **Philadelphia Warriors**
* 1962-1971: San Francisco Warriors
* 1971-Present: Golden State Warriors

## Facts

* Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Arena: Philadelphia Municipal Auditorium
United States Football League

The **United States Football League** was a mid-major league that played American football. It was a starting point for some NFL players. It folded after it failed to begin a fall schedule.

## All-Time Teams

* Arizona Outlaws
* Arizona Wranglers
* Baltimore Stars
* Birmingham Stallions
* Boston Breakers
* Chicago Blitz
* Denver Gold
* Houston Gamblers
* Jacksonville Bulls
* Los Angeles Express
* Memphis Showboats
* Michigan Panthers
* New Jersey Generals
* New Orleans Breakers
* Oakland Invaders
* Oklahoma Outlaws
* Orlando Renegades
* Philadelphia Stars
* Pittsburgh Maulers
* Portland Breakers
* San Antonio Gunslingers
* Tampa Bay Bandits
* Washington Federals
AF2

**AF2** was a minor league that played indoor football. It was a minor league of the Arena Football League. It folded after the 2009 season.

## All-Time Teams

* Alabama Steeldogs
* Albany Conquest
* Albany Firebirds (AF2)
* Amarillo Dusters
* Arkansas Twisters
* Augusta Stallions
* Austin Wranglers
* Bakersfield Blitz
* Baton Rouge Blaze
* Birmingham Steeldogs
* Boise Burn
* Bossier City Battle Wings
* Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
* Cape Fear Wildcats
* Carolina Rhinos
* Central Valley Coyotes
* Charleston Swamp Foxes
* Cincinnati Jungle Kats
* Cincinnati Swarm
* Columbus Wardogs
* Corpus Christi Sharks
* Daytona Beach ThunderBirds
* Everett Hawks
* Florida Firecats
* Fort Wayne Fusion
* Fresno Frenzy
* Green Bay Blizzard
* Greensboro Prowlers
* Hawaiian Islanders
* Iowa Barnstormers
* Jacksonville Tomcats
* Kentucky Horsemen
* Lafayette Roughnecks
* Laredo Law
* Laredo Lobos
* Lexington Horsemen
* Lincoln Lightning
* Louisville Fire
* Lubbock Renegades
* Macon Knights
* Mahoning Valley Thunder
* Manchester Wolves
* Memphis Xplorers
* Milwaukee Iron
* Mississippi Headhunters
* Mobile Wizards
* Mohegan Wolves
* New Haven Ninjas
* Norfolk Nighthawks
* Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
* Pensacola Barracudas
* Peoria Pirates
* Quad City Steamwheelers (AF2)
* Richmond Speed
* Rio Grande Valley Dorados
* Roanoke Steam
* Rochester Brigade
* San Diego Riptide
* South Georgia Wildcats
* Spokane Shock
* Stockton Lightning
* Tallahassee Thunder
* Tennessee Valley Vipers
* Texas Copperheads
* Toledo Bullfrogs
* Tri-Cities Fever
* Tulsa Talons
* Wichita Stealth
* Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers
New England Whalers

The **New England Whalers** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They won the league's first championship. They joined the National Hockey League as the Hartford Whalers.

## Team History

* 1972-1979: **New England Whalers**
* 1979-1997: Hartford Whalers
* 1997-Present: Carolina Hurricanes

## Facts

* Location: Hartford, Connecticut
* Arena: Hartford Civic Center
Houston Astros

The **Houston Astros** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. They previously played in the world's first domed stadium, the Astrodome.

## Team History

* 1962-1965: Houston Colt .45s
* 1965-Present: **Houston Astros**

## Facts

* Location: Houston, Texas
* Stadium: Minute Maid Park
* Established in 1962 when John F. Kennedy was President
San Antonio Stars

The **San Antonio Stars** were a team in the Women's National Basketball Association. They were the sister team of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs. They moved to Nevada and became the Las Vegas Aces.

## Team History

* 1997-2002: Utah Starzz
* 2003-2013: San Antonio Silver Stars
* 2014-2017: **San Antonio Stars**
* 2018-Present: Las Vegas Aces

## Facts

* Location: San Antonio, Texas
* Arena: AT&T Center
Miami Floridians

The **Miami Floridians** were a team in the American Basketball Association. They made the playoffs only once. They changed their name to the Floridians.

## Team History

* 1967-1968: Minnesota Muskies
* 1968-1970: **Miami Floridians**
* 1970-1972: Floridians

## Facts

* Location: Miami Beach, Florida
* Arena: Miami Beach Convention Center
New York Golden Blades

The **New York Golden Blades** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They only played 24 games in their only season. They moved mid-season to New Jersey and became the Jersey Knights.

## Team History

* 1972-1973: New York Raiders
* 1973: **New York Golden Blades**
* 1973-1974: Jersey Knights
* 1974-1977: San Diego Mariners

## Facts

* Location: Manhattan, New York
* Arena: Madison Square Garden
Texas Rangers

The **Texas Rangers** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. They get their name from the famous law enforcement agency of the same name.

## Team History

* 1961-1972: Washington Senators
* 1972-Present: **Texas Rangers**

## Facts

* Location: Arlington, Texas
* Stadium: Globe Life Park in Arlington
* Established in 1961 when John F. Kennedy was President
United Hockey League

The **United Hockey League** was a minor league that played ice hockey. It was known as the **Colonial Hockey League**. It was known as the **International Hockey League** before folding.

## All-Time Teams

* Adirondack Frostbite
* Adirondack IceHawks
* Asheville Smoke
* B. C. Icemen
* Bloomington PrairieThunder
* Brantford Smoke
* Canton Ice Patrol
* Chatham Wheels
* Chicago Hounds
* Columbus Stars
* Danbury Trashers
* Dayton Gems
* Dayton Ice Bandits
* Detroit Falcons
* Elmira Jackals
* Evansville IceMen
* Flint Bulldogs
* Flint Generals
* Fort Wayne Komets
* Kalamazoo Wings
* Kansas City Outlaws
* Knoxville Speed
* Lehigh Valley Xtreme
* London Wildcats
* Madison Kodiaks
* Madison Monsters
* Michigan Falcons
* Missouri River Otters
* Mohawk Valley Prowlers
* Motor City Mechanics
* Muskegon Fury
* Muskegon Lumberjacks
* New Haven Knights
* Ohio Gears
* Port Huron Beacons
* Port Huron Border Cats
* Port Huron Flags
* Port Huron Icehawks
* Quad City Mallards
* Quad City Mallards (original)
* Richmond RiverDogs
* Roanoke Valley Vipers
* Rockford IceHogs (UHL)
* Saginaw Gears
* Saginaw Lumber Kings
* Saginaw Wheels
* St. Thomas Wildcats
* Thunder Bay Senators
* Thunder Bay Thunder Cats
* Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks
* Utica Blizzard
* Utica Bulldogs
* Winston-Salem IceHawks
Minnesota Twins

The **Minnesota Twins** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. Their name comes from the region's nickname, "The Twin Cities".

## Team History

* 1901-1961: Washington Senators
* 1961-Present: **Minnesota Twins**

## Facts

* Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
* Stadium: Target Field
* Established in 1901 when William McKinley was President
Pittsburgh Steelers

The **Pittsburgh Steelers** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the American Football Conference. They get their name from the city's famed steel industry.

## Team History

* 1933-1940: Pittsburgh Pirates
* 1940-Present: **Pittsburgh Steelers**

## Facts

* Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Stadium: Heinz Field
* Established in 1933 when Franklin D. Roosevelt was President
Cleveland Guardians

The **Cleveland Guardians** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. Their name was inspired by the bridge located near their home stadium.

## Team History

* 1894-1900: Grand Rapids Rippers
* 1900-1901: Cleveland Lake Shores
* 1901-1902: Cleveland Bluebirds
* 1902-1903: Cleveland Bronchos
* 1903-1915: Cleveland Napoleons
* 1915-2022: Cleveland Indians
* 2022-Present: **Cleveland Guardians**

## Facts

* Location: Cleveland, Ohio
* Stadium: Progressive Field
* Established in 1894 when Grover Cleveland was President
Oklahoma City Barons

The **Oklahoma City Barons** were a team in the American Hockey League. They were the top affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. They moved to California and became the Bakersfield Condors.

## Team History

* 1988-1996: Cape Breton Oilers
* 1996-2003: Hamilton Bulldogs
* 2003-2004: Toronto Roadrunners
* 2004-2005: Edmonton Road Runners
* 2010-2015: **Oklahoma City Barons**
* 2015-Present: Bakersfield Condors

## Facts

* Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
* Arena: Cox Convention Center
Vancouver Blazers

The **Vancouver Blazers** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They never made the playoffs. They moved to Alberta and became the Calgary Cowboys.

## Team History

* Never Played: Miami Screaming Eagles
* 1972-1973: Philadelphia Blazers
* 1973-1975: **Vancouver Blazers**
* 1975-1977: Calgary Cowboys

## Facts

* Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
* Arena: Pacific Coliseum
Springfield Falcons

The **Springfield Falcons** were a team in the American Hockey League. They were the top affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes. They moved to Arizona and became the Tucson Roadrunners.

## Team History

* 1994-2016: **Springfield Falcons**
* 2016-Present: Tucson Roadrunners

## Facts

* Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
* Arena: MassMutual Center
Utah Grizzlies

The **Utah Grizzlies** are a team in the ECHL. They are the secondary affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. They are named after their predecessors in the American Hockey League.

## Team History

* 1988-1990: Virginia Lancers
* 1990-1992: Roanoke Valley Rebels
* 1992-1993: Roanoke Valley Rampage
* 1993-1994: Huntsville Blast
* 1994-2001: Tallahassee Tiger Sharks
* 2001-2002: Macon Whoopee
* 2002-2003: Lexington Men O' War
* 2005-Present: **Utah Grizzlies**

## Facts

* Location: West Valley City, Utah
* Arena: Maverik Center
Philadelphia Blazers

The **Philadelphia Blazers** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They played only one season. They moved to Canada and became the Vancouver Blazers.

## Team History

* Never Played: Miami Screaming Eagles
* 1972-1973: **Philadelphia Blazers**
* 1973-1975: Vancouver Blazers
* 1975-1977: Calgary Cowboys

## Facts

* Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Arena: Philadelphia Civic Center
New Orleans Breakers

The **New Orleans Breakers** were a team in the United States Football League. They never made the playoffs. They moved to Oregon and became the Portland Breakers.

## Team History

* 1983: Boston Breakers
* 1984: **New Orleans Breakers**
* 1985: Portland Breakers

## Facts

* Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
* Stadium: Louisiana Superdome
Myrtle Beach Pelicans

The **Myrtle Beach Pelicans** are a team in the Low-A East. They are an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They won the championship in their first season.

## Team History

* 1988-1997: Durham Bulls
* 1998: Danville 97s
* 1999-Present: **Myrtle Beach Pelicans**

## Facts

* Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
* Stadium: TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
Minnesota Pipers

The **Minnesota Pipers** were a team in the American Basketball Association. They made the playoffs in their only season. They returned to Pittsburgh and became the Pittsburgh Pipers.

## Team History

* 1967-1968: Pittsburgh Pipers
* 1968-1969: **Minnesota Pipers**
* 1969-1970: Pittsburgh Pipers
* 1970-1972: Pittsburgh Condors

## Facts

* Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
* Arena: Met Center
Kansas City-Omaha Kings

The **Kansas City-Omaha Kings** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Western Conference. They were renamed the Kansas City Kings.

## Team History

* 1950-1957: Rochester Royals
* 1957-1972: Cincinnati Royals
* 1972-1975: **Kansas City-Omaha Kings**
* 1975-1985: Kansas City Kings
* 1985-Present: Sacramento Kings

## Facts

* Locations: Kansas City, Missouri & Omaha, Nebraska
* Arenas: Kemper Arena & Omaha Civic Auditorium
New Orleans Saints

The **New Orleans Saints** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the National Football Conference. They get their name because they were founded on All Saint's Day.

## Facts

* Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
* Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
* Established in 1967 when Lyndon B. Johnson was President
Springfield Indians

The **Springfield Indians** were a team in the American Hockey League. They were the top affiliate of the New York Islanders. They moved to Worcester and became the Worcester IceCats.

## Team History

* 1988-1994: **Springfield Indians**
* 1994-2005: Worcester IceCats
* 2005-2013: Peoria Rivermen
* 2013-2021: Utica Comets
* 2021-Present: Abbotsford Canucks

## Facts

* Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
* Arena: Springfield Civic Center
Carolina Hurricanes

The **Carolina Hurricanes** are a team in the National Hockey League. They compete in the Eastern Conference. They get their name from the hurricanes that happen near the Atlantic Ocean.

## Team History

* 1972-1979: New England Whalers
* 1979-1997: Hartford Whalers
* 1997-Present: **Carolina Hurricanes**

## Facts

* Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
* Arena: PNC Arena
* Established in 1972 when Richard Nixon was President
Milwaukee Brewers

The **Milwaukee Brewers** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the National League. They get their name from the city's famed brewing industry.

## Team History

* 1969-1970: Seattle Pilots
* 1970-Present: **Milwaukee Brewers**

## Facts

* Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Stadium: Miller Park
* Established in 1969 when Richard Nixon was President
Pioneer League

The **Pioneer League** is a minor league that plays baseball. It is classified as an MLB Partner League. It was classified at the Rookie Advanced level.

## Current Teams

North

* Billings Mustangs
* Glacier Falls Riders
* Great Falls Voyagers
* Idaho Falls Chukars
* Missoula PaddleHeads

South

* Boise Hawks
* Grand Junction Rockies
* Northern Colorado Owlz
* Ogden Raptors
* Rocky Mountain Vibes

## Former Teams

* Butte Copper Kings
* Casper Ghosts
* Casper Rockies
* Gate City Pioneers
* Helena Brewers
* Idaho Falls Braves
* Idaho Falls Gems
* Idaho Falls Padres
* Lethbridge Black Diamonds
* Lethbridge Mounties
* Medicine Hat Blue Jays
* Missoula Osprey
* Orem Owlz
* Pocatello Giants
* Pocatello Pioneers
* Pocatello Posse
* Provo Angels
* Salt Lake City Trappers
Rocket City Trash Pandas

The **Rocket City Trash Pandas** are a team in the Double-A South. They are the secondary affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. Their debut season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Team History

* 1988-1992: Charlotte Knights
* 1993-1994: Nashville Xpress
* 1995-1996: Port City Roosters
* 1997-2019: Mobile BayBears
* 2020-Present: **Rocket City Trash Pandas**

## Facts

* Location: Madison, Alabama
* Stadium: Toyota Field
San Diego Clippers

The **San Diego Clippers** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Western Conference. They moved to Los Angeles and became the Los Angeles Clippers.

## Team History

* 1970-1978: Buffalo Braves
* 1978-1984: **San Diego Clippers**
* 1984-Present: Los Angeles Clippers

## Facts

* Location: San Diego, California
* Arena: San Diego Sports Arena
Norfolk Admirals

The **Norfolk Admirals** are a team in the ECHL. They are currently an independent. They replaced the AHL team which moved to California as the San Diego Gulls.

## Team History

* 1995-1998: Bakersfield Fog
* 1998-2015: Bakersfield Condors
* 2015-Present: **Norfolk Admirals**

## Facts

* Location: Norfolk, Virginia
* Arena: Norfolk Scope
Reno Aces

The **Reno Aces** are a team in the Triple-A West. They are the top affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their name is a reference to the state's legalized gambling history.

## Team History

* 1988-1997: Phoenix Firebirds
* 1998-2008: Tucson Sidewinders
* 2009-Present: **Reno Aces**

## Facts

* Location: Reno, Nevada
* Stadium: Greater Nevada Field
Seattle Seahawks

The **Seattle Seahawks** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the National Football Conference. They are the only NFL team to play in both conference championship games.

## Facts

* Location: Seattle, Washington
* Stadium: CenturyLink Field
* Established in 1976 when Gerald R. Ford was President
Panther City Lacrosse Club

The **Panther City Lacrosse Club** is a future expansion team in the National Lacrosse League. They are the the first team in their league to compete in Texas. They are also the first team of the league to use the "Lacrosse Club" moniker.

## Team History

* 2022-Present: **Panther City Lacrosse Club**

## Facts

* Location: Fort Worth, Texas
* Arena: Dickies Arena
Vancouver Canucks

The **Vancouver Canucks** are a team in the National Hockey League. They compete in the Western Conference. They get their name from Canadian folk hero, Johnny Canuck.

## Team History

* 1911-1926: Vancouver Millionaires
* 1926-Present: **Vancouver Canucks**

## Facts

* Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
* Arena: Rogers Arena
* Established in 1911 when William Howard Taft was President
New England Patriots

The **New England Patriots** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the American Football Conference. They are sometimes called the "**Pats**".

## Team History

* 1960-1971: Boston Patriots
* 1971-Present: **New England Patriots**

## Facts

* Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
* Stadium: Gillette Stadium
* Established in 1960 when Dwight D. Eisenhower was President
Nashville Predators

The **Nashville Predators** are a team in the National Hockey League. They compete in the Western Conference. Their name comes the fossil of a Saber-Toothed Tiger that was found by Nashville construction workers.

## Facts

* Location: Nashville, Tennessee
* Arena: Bridgestone Arena
* Established in 1998 when William Jefferson Clinton was President
Manitoba Moose

The **Manitoba Moose** are a team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets. They were inactive for four seasons.

## Team History

* 1994-1996: Minnesota Moose
* 1996-2011: **Manitoba Moose**
* 2011-2015: St. John's IceCaps
* 2015-Present: **Manitoba Moose**

## Facts

* Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
* Arena: Bell MTS Place
St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)

The **St. Louis Cardinals** were a team in the National Football League. They competed in the National Football Conference. They moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Cardinals.

## Team History

* 1950-1959: Chicago Cardinals
* 1960-1987: **St. Louis Cardinals**
* 1988-1993: Phoenix Cardinals
* 1994-Present: Arizona Cardinals

## Facts

* Location: St. Louis, Missouri
* Stadium: Busch Stadium
Spokane Shock

The **Spokane Shock** were a team in the Indoor Football League. They also competed in the Arena Football League and in AF2. They folded after being removed from the league.

## Team History

* 2006-2015: **Spokane Shock**
* 2016-2017: Spokane Empire
* 2018-2019: inactive
* 2020-Present: **Spokane Shock**

## Facts

* Location: Spokane, Washington
* Arena: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Sporting Kansas City

**Sporting Kansas City** is a team in Major League Soccer. They are the first major league team to play on both sides of the state line. They have played in the coldest MLS game on record.

## Team History

* 1996: Kansas City Wiz
* 1997-2010: Kansas City Wizards
* 2011-Present: **Sporting Kansas City**

## Facts

* Location: Kansas City, Kansas
* Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
Syracuse Mets

The **Syracuse Mets** are a team in the Triple-A East. They are the top affiliate of the New York Mets. They were known as the Syracuse Chiefs until the 2019 season.

## Team History

* 1988-1996: Syracuse Chiefs
* 1997-2006: Syracuse SkyChiefs
* 2007-2018: Syracuse Chiefs
* 2019-Present: **Syracuse Mets**

## Facts

* Location: Syracuse, New York
* Stadium: NBT Bank Stadium
Seattle Kraken

The **Seattle Kraken** are a future team in the National Hockey League. They will compete in the Western Conference. They will begin play in 2021. They get their name from the city's maritime history, as well as the Giant Pacific Octopus native to the region.

## Facts

* Location: Seattle, Washington
* Arena: Climate Pledge Arena
* Established in 2018 when Donald Trump was President
Memphis Sounds

The **Memphis Sounds** were a team in the American Basketball Association. They made the playoffs in their only season. They folded before they could play in Maryland as the Baltimore Claws.

## Team History

* 1967-1970: New Orleans Buccaneers
* 1970-1972: Memphis Pros
* 1972-1974: Memphis Tams
* 1974-1975: **Memphis Sounds**
* 1975: Baltimore Claws

## Facts

* Location: Memphis, Tennessee
* Arena: Mid-South Coliseum
Tri-City Dust Devils

The **Tri-City Dust Devils** are a team in the High-A West. They are an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. Their team colors were derived from the local geography.

## Team History

* 1988-1991: Bend Bucks
* 1992-1994: Bend Rockies
* 1995-2000: Portland Rockies
* 2001-Present: **Tri-City Dust Devils**

## Facts

* Location: Pasco, Washington
* Stadium: Gesa Stadium
Montreal Alouettes

The **Montreal Alouettes** are a team in the Canadian Football League. They have folded and have been revived twice. They split stadiums between the regular season and the playoffs.

## Team History

* 1946-1982: Montreal Alouettes
* 1982-1986: Montreal Concordes
* 1986-Present: **Montreal Alouettes**

## Facts

* Location: Montreal, Quebec
* Stadium: Molson Stadium
* Established in 1946 when Harry S. Truman was President
Oakland Raiders

The **Oakland Raiders** were a team in the National Football League. They competed in the American Football Conference. They moved to Nevada and became the Las Vegas Raiders.

## Team History

* 1960-1981: Oakland Raiders
* 1982-1994: Los Angeles Raiders
* 1995-2019: **Oakland Raiders**
* 2020-present: Las Vegas Raiders

## Facts

* Location: Oakland, California
* Stadium: RingCentral Coliseum
New Orleans Pelicans

The **New Orleans Pelicans** are a team in the National Basketball Association. They compete in the Western Conference. They get their name from the Louisiana state bird, the brown pelican.

## Team History

* 2002-2005: New Orleans Hornets
* 2005-2007: Oklahoma City Hornets
* 2007-2013: New Orleans Hornets
* 2013-Present: **New Orleans Pelicans**

## Facts

* Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
* Arena: Smoothie King Center
* Established in 2002 when George W. Bush Jr. was President
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

The **Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders** are a team in the Triple-A East. They are the top affiliate of the New York Yankees. They returned to to their home stadium following a renovation.

## Team History

* 1988: Maine Phillies
* 1989-2006: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons
* 2007-2012: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
* 2013-Present: **Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders**

## Facts

* Location: Moosic, Pennsylvania
* Stadium: PNC Field
New York Jets

The **New York Jets** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the American Football Conference. They share a stadium with the New York Giants.

## Team History

* 1960-1963: New York Titans
* 1963-Present: **New York Jets**

## Facts

* Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
* Stadium: MetLife Stadium
* Established in 1960 when Dwight D. Eisenhower was President
Miami Screaming Eagles

The **Miami Screaming Eagles** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They never played due to a lack of an arena. Despite not playing a game, replicas of their proposed jerseys continue to sell along with other WHA teams.

## Team History

* Never Played: **Miami Screaming Eagles**
* 1972-1973: Philadelphia Blazers
* 1973-1975: Vancouver Blazers
* 1975-1977: Calgary Cowboys

## Facts

* Location: Miami, Florida
* Arena: None
Northern Colorado Owlz

The **Northern Colorado Owlz** are a team in the Pioneer League. They sat out the 2021 season while their ballpark was under construction. They are a relocation of the Orem Owlz.

## Team History

* 1988-2000: Helena Brewers
* 2001-2004: Provo Angels
* 2005-2020: Orem Owlz
* 2022-Present: **Northern Colorado Owlz**

## Facts

* Location: Windsor, Colorado
* Stadium: Future Legends Complex
Philadelphia 76ers

The **Philadelphia 76ers** are a team in the National Basketball Association. They compete in the Eastern Conference. They get their name from the city's role in the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

## Team History

* 1946-1963: Syracuse Nationals
* 1963-Present: **Philadelphia 76ers**

## Facts

* Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Arena: Wells Fargo Center
* Established in 1946 when Harry S. Truman was President
Pittsburgh CrosseFire

The **Pittsburgh CrosseFire** were a team in the National Lacrosse League. They played only one season. They moved to the nation's capital and became the Washington Power.

## Team History

* 1987-1999: Baltimore Thunder
* 2000: **Pittsburgh CrosseFire**
* 2001-2002: Washington Power
* 2003-Present: Colorado Mammoth

## Facts

* Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Arena: Pittsburgh Civic Arena
Philadelphia Wings (original)

The **Philadelphia Wings** were a team in the National Lacrosse League. They were one of the league's original teams. They moved to Connecticut and became the New England Black Wolves.

## Team History

* 1987-2014: **Philadelphia Wings**
* 2015-Present: New England Black Wolves

## Facts

* Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Arena: Wells Fargo Center
Texas Chaparrals

The **Texas Chaparrals** were a team in the American Basketball Association. They were used as a regional team. They changed their name back to the Dallas Chaparrals.

## Team History

* 1967-1970: Dallas Chaparrals
* 1970-1971: **Texas Chaparrals**
* 1971-1973: Dallas Chaparrals
* 1973-Present: San Antonio Spurs

## Facts

* Location: Fort Worth, Texas
* Arena: Tarrant County Convention Center
Pacific Coast League

The **Pacific Coast League** was a minor league that played baseball. It competed at the Triple-A level. It folded during the reorganization of the minor leagues.

## All-Time Teams

* Albuquerque Dukes
* Albuquerque Isotopes
* Calgary Cannons
* Colorado Springs Sky Sox
* Edmonton Trappers
* El Paso Chihuahuas
* Fresno Grizzlies
* Iowa Cubs
* Las Vegas 51s
* Las Vegas Aviators
* Las Vegas Stars
* Memphis Redbirds
* Nashville Sounds
* New Orleans Baby Cakes
* New Orleans Zephyrs
* Oklahoma City Dodgers
* Oklahoma City RedHawks
* Oklahoma RedHawks
* Omaha Golden Spikes
* Omaha Royals
* Omaha Storm Chasers
* Phoenix Firebirds
* Portland Beavers
* Reno Aces
* Round Rock Express
* Sacramento River Cats
* Salt Lake Bees
* Salt Lake Buzz
* Salt Lake Stingers
* San Antonio Missions
* Tacoma Rainiers
* Tacoma Tigers
* Tucson Padres
* Tucson Sidewinders
* Tucson Toros
* Vancouver Canadians (original)
* Wichita Wind Surge
National Basketball Association

The **National Basketball Association** is a major league that plays basketball. It is divided into the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Its conference champions play each other in the NBA Finals.

## Eastern Conference

Atlantic

* Boston Celtics
* Brooklyn Nets
* New York Knicks
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Toronto Raptors

Central

* Chicago Bulls
* Cleveland Cavaliers
* Detroit Pistons
* Indiana Pacers
* Milwaukee Bucks

Southeast

* Atlanta Hawks
* Charlotte Hornets
* Miami Heat
* Orlando Magic
* Washington Wizards

## Western Conference

Southwest

* Dallas Mavericks
* Houston Rockets
* Memphis Grizzlies
* New Orleans Pelicans
* San Antonio Spurs

Northwest

* Denver Nuggets
* Minnesota Timberwolves
* Oklahoma City Thunder
* Portland Trail Blazers
* Utah Jazz

Pacific

* Golden State Warriors
* Los Angeles Clippers
* Los Angeles Lakers
* Phoenix Suns
* Sacramento Kings

## Former Teams

* Baltimore Bullets
* Baltimore Bullets (original)
* Buffalo Braves
* Capital Bullets
* Charlotte Bobcats
* Charlotte Hornets (original)
* Chicago Packers
* Chicago Zephyrs
* Cincinnati Royals
* Fort Wayne Pistons
* Indianapolis Olympians
* Kansas City-Omaha Kings
* Kansas City Kings
* Milwaukee Hawks
* Minneapolis Lakers
* New Jersey Nets
* New Orleans Hornets
* New Orleans Jazz
* New York Nets
* Philadelphia Warriors
* Rochester Royals
* St. Louis Hawks
* San Diego Clippers
* San Diego Rockets
* San Francisco Warriors
* Seattle SuperSonics
* Syracuse Nationals
* Tri-Cities Blackhawks
* Vancouver Grizzlies
* Washington Bullets
* Washington Capitols
New York Raiders

The **New York Raiders** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They shared an arena with the NHL's New York Rangers. They were renamed the New York Golden Blades.

## Team History

* 1972-1973: **New York Raiders**
* 1973: New York Golden Blades
* 1973-1974: Jersey Knights
* 1974-1977: San Diego Mariners

## Facts

* Location: Manhattan, New York
* Arena: Madison Square Garden
Oakland Panthers

The **Oakland Panthers** were a proposed team in the Indoor Football League. They were delayed because of problems with the COVID-19 pandemic. They moved to San Jose and became the Bay Area Panthers.

## Team History

* 2020-2021: **Oakland Panthers**
* 2022-Present: Bay Area Panthers

## Facts

* Location: Oakland, California
* Arena: Oakland Arena
St. Louis Hawks

The **St. Louis Hawks** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Western Division. They moved to Georgia and became the Atlanta Hawks.

## Team History

* 1950-1951: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
* 1951-1955: Milwaukee Hawks
* 1955-1968: **St. Louis Hawks**
* 1968-Present: Atlanta Hawks

## Facts

* Location: St. Louis, Missouri
* Arena: Kiel Auditorium
Pittsburgh Pirates

The **Pittsburgh Pirates** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the National League. They are sometimes called the "**Bucs**".

## Team History

* 1882-1891: Pittsburgh Alleghenys
* 1891-Present: **Pittsburgh Pirates**

## Facts

* Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Stadium: PNC Park
* Established in 1882 when Chester Alan Arthur was President
Major League Lacrosse

**Major League Lacrosse** is a mid-major league that plays lacrosse. One of their founders was a fitness guru. It is currently the longest playing field lacrosse league.

## Current Teams

* Boston Cannons
* Chesapeake Bayhawks
* Connecticut Hammerheads
* Denver Outlaws
* New York Lizards
* Philadelphia Barrage

## Former Teams

* Atlanta Blaze
* Baltimore Bayhawks
* Bridgeport Barrage
* Chicago Machine
* Dallas Rattlers
* Florida Launch
* Hamilton Nationals
* Long Island Lizards
* Los Angeles Riptide
* New Jersey Pride
* Ohio Machine
* Rochester Rattlers
* San Francisco Dragons
* Toronto Nationals
* Washington Bayhawks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The **Tampa Bay Buccaneers** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the National Football Conference. Their longtime owner was also the owner of a British soccer club.

## Facts

* Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
* Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
* Established in 1976 when Gerald R. Ford was President
Ottawa Lynx

The **Ottawa Lynx** were a team in the International League. They were the top affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. They moved to Pennsylvania and became the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

## Team History

* 1993-2007: **Ottawa Lynx**
* 2008-Present: Lehigh Valley IronPigs

## Facts

* Location: Ottawa, Ontario
* Stadium: Lynx Stadium
New Jersey Devils

The **New Jersey Devils** are a team in the National Hockey League. They compete in the Eastern Conference. They get their name from the Jersey Devil, a legendary creature that is said to live in New Jersey.

## Team History

* 1974-1976: Kansas City Scouts
* 1976-1982: Colorado Rockies
* 1982-Present: **New Jersey Devils**

## Facts

* Location: Newark, New Jersey
* Arena: Prudential Center
* Established in 1974 when Richard Nixon was President
Oklahoma City Thunder

The **Oklahoma City Thunder** are a team in the National Basketball Association. They compete in the Western Conference. Their logo takes several elements from other sports teams in Oklahoma.

## Team History

* 1967-2008: Seattle SuperSonics
* 2008-Present: **Oklahoma City Thunder**

## Facts

* Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
* Arena: Paycom Center
* Established in 1967 when Lyndon B. Johnson was President
Roller Hockey International

**Roller Hockey International** was a mid-major league that played roller hockey. The players used roller skates instead of ice skates. It suspended operations for the 1998 season, but it folded after the 1999 season because the sport was limited to the state of California.

## All-Time Teams

* Anaheim Bullfrogs
* Atlanta Fire Ants
* Buffalo Stampede
* Buffalo Wings
* Calgary Rad'z
* Chicago Bluesmen
* Chicago Cheetahs
* Connecticut Coasters
* Dallas Stallions
* Denver Daredevils
* Detroit Motor City Mustangs
* Edmonton Sled Dogs
* Empire State Cobras
* Florida Hammerheads
* Las Vegas Coyotes
* Las Vegas Flash
* Long Island Jawz
* Los Angeles Blades
* Minnesota Arctic Blast
* Minnesota Blue Ox
* Montreal Roadrunners
* New England Stingers
* New Jersey Rockin Rollers
* Oakland Skates
* Oklahoma Coyotes
* Orlando Jackals
* Orlando Rollergators
* Ottawa Loggers
* Philadelphia Bulldogs
* Phoenix Cobras
* Pittsburgh Phantoms
* Portland Rage
* Sacramento River Rats
* St. Louis Vipers
* San Diego Barracudas
* San Jose Rhinos
* Tampa Bay Tritons
* Toronto Planets
* Utah Rollerbees
* Vancouver Voodoo
New England Black Wolves

The **New England Black Wolves** are a team in the National Lacrosse League. They get their name because the Mohegan Tribe were known as the "Wolf Clan" of the Delaware Indian Nation. The tribe is also the team's owners.

## Team History

* 1987-2014: Philadelphia Wings
* 2015-Present: **New England Black Wolves**

## Facts

* Location: Uncasville, Connecticut
* Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena
Milwaukee Braves

The **Milwaukee Braves** were a team in Major League Baseball. They competed in the National League. They moved to Georgia and became the Atlanta Braves.

## Team History

* 1950-1952: Boston Braves
* 1953-1965: **Milwaukee Braves**
* 1966-Present: Atlanta Braves

## Facts

* Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Stadium: Milwaukee County Stadium
Syracuse Nationals

The **Syracuse Nationals** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Eastern Division. They moved to Pennsylvania and became the Philadelphia 76ers.

## Team History

* 1950-1963: **Syracuse Nationals**
* 1963-Present: Philadelphia 76ers

## Facts

* Location: Syracuse, New York
* Arena: Onondaga War Memorial Arena
Ottawa Nationals

The **Ottawa Nationals** were a team in the World Hockey Association. They were known as the **Ontario Nationals** during the playoffs. They moved to Toronto and became the Toronto Toros.

## Team History

* 1972-1973: **Ottawa Nationals**
* 1973-1976: Toronto Toros
* 1976-1979: Birmingham Bulls

## Facts

* Location: Ottawa, Ontario
* Arena: Ottawa Civic Centre
National Football League

The **National Football League** is a major league that plays American football. It is divided into the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference. The conference champions play each other in the Super Bowl.

## American Football Conference

East

* Buffalo Bills
* Miami Dolphins
* New England Patriots
* New York Jets

North

* Baltimore Ravens
* Cincinnati Bengals
* Cleveland Browns
* Pittsburgh Steelers

South

* Houston Texans
* Indianapolis Colts
* Jacksonville Jaguars
* Tennessee Titans

West

* Denver Broncos
* Kansas City Chiefs
* Las Vegas Raiders
* Los Angeles Chargers

## National Football Conference

East

* Dallas Cowboys
* New York Giants
* Philadelphia Eagles
* Washington Commanders

North

* Chicago Bears
* Detroit Lions
* Green Bay Packers
* Minnesota Vikings

South

* Atlanta Falcons
* Carolina Panthers
* New Orleans Saints
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers

West

* Arizona Cardinals
* Los Angeles Rams
* San Francisco 49ers
* Seattle Seahawks

## Former Teams

* Baltimore Colts
* Baltimore Colts (original)
* Boston Patriots
* Chicago Cardinals
* Dallas Texans (NFL)
* Houston Oilers
* Los Angeles Raiders
* Los Angeles Rams (original)
* New York Yanks
* Oakland Raiders (original)
* Oakland Raiders
* Phoenix Cardinals
* St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)
* St. Louis Rams
* San Diego Chargers
* Tennessee Oilers
* Washington Football Team
* Washington Redskins
NBA G-League

The **NBA G-League** is a minor league that plays basketball. It is the official minor league of the National Basketball Association. It started a minor league farm system in 2005.

## Eastern Conference

Atlantic

* Delaware Blue Coats
* Long Island Nets
* Maine Celtics
* Raptors 905
* Westchester Knicks

Central

* Cleveland Charge
* Fort Wayne Mad Ants
* Grand Rapids Gold
* Motor City Cruise
* Windy City Bulls
* Wisconsin Herd

Southeast

* Birmingham Squadron
* Capital City Go-Go
* College Park Skyhawks
* Greensboro Swarm
* Lakeland Magic

## Western Conference

Midwest

* Iowa Wolves
* Memphis Hustle
* Oklahoma City Blue
* Sioux Falls Skyforce

Pacific

* Agua Caliente Clippers
* Santa Cruz Warriors
* South Bay Lakers
* Stockton Kings

Southwest

* Austin Spurs
* Mexico City Captains
* Rio Grande Valley Vipers
* Salt Lake City Stars
* Texas Legends

## Former Teams

* Albuquerque Thunderbirds
* Anaheim Arsenal
* Arkansas RimRockers
* Asheville Altitude
* Austin Toros
* Bakersfield Jam
* Canton Charge
* Charleston Lowgators
* Colorado 14ers
* Columbus Riverdragons
* Dakota Wizards
* Delaware 87ers
* Erie BayHawks
* Fayetteville Patriots
* Florida Flame
* Fort Worth Flyers
* Grand Rapids Drive
* Greenville Groove
* Huntsville Flight
* Idaho Stampede
* Iowa Energy
* Los Angeles D-Fenders
* Maine Red Claws
* Mobile Revelers
* New Mexico Thunderbirds
* Northern Arizona Suns
* Reno Bighorns
* Roanoke Dazzle
* Springfield Armor
* Tulsa 66ers
* Utah Flash
Philadelphia Phillies

The **Philadelphia Phillies** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the National League. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one city franchise in North American sports.

## Team History

* 1883-1890: Philadelphia Quakers
* 1890-1950: Philadelphia Blue Jays
* 1950-Present: **Philadelphia Phillies**

## Facts

* Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
* Established in 1883 when Chester Alan Arthur was President
Saskatchewan Rush

The **Saskatchewan Rush** are a team in the National Lacrosse League. They have had four straight division titles. They replaced the silver with green upon relocation.

## Team History

* 1998-2000: Syracuse Smash
* 2001-2003: Ottawa Rebel
* 2006-2015: Edmonton Rush
* 2016-Present: **Saskatchewan Rush**

## Facts

* Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
* Arena: SaskTel Centre
San Francisco Warriors

The **San Francisco Warriors** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Western Conference. They moved to Oakland and became the Golden State Warriors.

## Team History

* 1950-1962: Philadelphia Warriors
* 1962-1971: **San Francisco Warriors**
* 1971-Present: Golden State Warriors

## Facts

* Location: Daly City, California
* Arena: Cow Palace
Tampa Bay Rays

The **Tampa Bay Rays** are a team in Major League Baseball. They compete in the American League. The name honors Florida's state nickname, "The Sunshine State".

## Team History

* 1998-2008: Tampa Bay Devil Rays
* 2008-Present: **Tampa Bay Rays**

## Facts

* Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
* Stadium: Tropicana Field
* Established in 1998 when William Jefferson Clinton was President
San Antonio Spurs

The **San Antonio Spurs** are a team in the National Basketball Association. They compete in the Western Conference. They were one of four teams to join from the American Basketball Association.

## Team History

* 1967-1970: Dallas Chaparrals
* 1970-1971: Texas Chaparrals
* 1971-1973: Dallas Chaparrals
* 1973-Present: **San Antonio Spurs**

## Facts

* Location: San Antonio, Texas
* Arena: AT&T Center
* Established in 1967 when Lyndon B. Johnson was President
San Francisco 49ers

The **San Francisco 49ers** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the National Football Conference. They get their name from the prospectors who came to California in 1849.

## Facts

* Location: Santa Clara, California
* Stadium: Levi's Stadium
* Established in 1946 when Harry S. Truman was President
San Jose Barracuda

The **San Jose Barracuda** are a team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. They are one of five teams to play in California.

## Team History

* 1996-2001: Kentucky Thoroughblades
* 2001-2006: Cleveland Barons
* 2006-2015: Worcester Sharks
* 2015-Present: **San Jose Barracuda**

## Facts

* Location: San Jose, California
* Arena: SAP Center at San Jose
New York Giants

The **New York Giants** are a team in the National Football League. They compete in the National Football Conference. They are sometimes called the "**New York Football Giants**".

## Facts

* Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
* Stadium: MetLife Stadium
* Established in 1925 when Calvin Coolidge was President
Texas Stars

The **Texas Stars** are a team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Dallas Stars. They made the championship round in their first season.

## Team History

* 1999-2001: Louisville Panthers
* 2005-2008: Iowa Stars
* 2008-2009: Iowa Chops
* 2009-Present: **Texas Stars**

## Facts

* Location: Cedar Park, Texas
* Arena: H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Washington Bullets

The **Washington Bullets** were a team in the National Basketball Association. They competed in the Eastern Conference. They were renamed the Washington Wizards.

## Team History

* 1961-1962: Chicago Packers
* 1962-1963: Chicago Zephyrs
* 1963-1973: Baltimore Bullets
* 1973-1974: Capital Bullets
* 1974-1997: **Washington Bullets**
* 1997-Present: Washington Wizards

## Facts

* Location: Landover, Maryland
* Arena: Capital Centre
New Orleans Buccaneers

The **New Orleans Buccaneers** were a team in the American Basketball Association. They made the championship in the league's first season. They moved to Memphis and became the Memphis Pros.

## Team History

* 1967-1970: **New Orleans Buccaneers**
* 1970-1972: Memphis Pros
* 1972-1974: Memphis Tams
* 1974-1975: Memphis Sounds
* 1975: Baltimore Claws

## Facts

* Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
* Arena: Loyola Field House
Toronto Marlies

The **Toronto Marlies** are a team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs. They have a major rivalry with the Rochester Americans.

## Team History

* 1988-1991: Newmarket Saints
* 1991-2005: St. John's Maple Leafs
* 2005-Present: **Toronto Marlies**

## Facts

* Location: Toronto, Ontario
* Arena: Coca-Cola Coliseum