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I wish when the Grizzlies left, they were renamed in Memphis. Yes, it's just a nickname,don't get me wrong, it sounds good; but it just doesn't with the city located in the southeast US . Then again, there are no Lions and Tigers in Detroit either...except in the Zoo. 

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Alas, except for relocations, we're now in an era where team names will always be indicative of the area.  Detroit would never be the Lions today.  This is both good and bad.  Good for thematical design. Bad because it stifles creativity.  High schools and lower can still do whatever they want regardless of area theming, though.

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6 hours ago, darkpiranha said:

Alas, except for relocations, we're now in an era where team names will always be indicative of the area.  Detroit would never be the Lions today.  This is both good and bad.  Good for thematical design. Bad because it stifles creativity.  High schools and lower can still do whatever they want regardless of area theming, though.

To be fair, the Lions' name was indicative of the area. They picked the name because it fit with the Tigers - who, in turn, were named after the Detroit Light Guard (who were commonly referred to as "The Tigers").

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Brigade - After the 39 Canadian Brigade

Highlanders

86'ers - City incorporated in 1886

Blaze - Great Vancouver Fire in 1886

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