ogres1 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Okay lets say you were awarded a baseball team for milwaukee what would you name it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 "Brewers" is the perfect name for a Milwaukee baseball team. Not only does it fit with the heritage of the city, it's traditional, being used by Milwaukee baseball teams back into the 1800s. If I were awarded a baseball team for Milwaukee now (and Milwaukee didn't have one), I would do exactly what Bud Selig did and name them the Brewers.But I presume that your question assumes a new name. In that case, I have to ask in what context are you speaking? Is this for a fantasy league? A softball league? Are you proposing a MLB replacement concept for the Brewers?Different answers to those questions will provide different answers to your original question. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Way back when I started posting there was a challenge where Milwaukee was one of 2 cities that we were asked to suggest names for, and the challenger-I believe-chose from the suggestions ans set out the challenge (I think it was roger or discrim--but I could be wrong)-My suggestion for Milwaukee (with tongue firmly in cheek)-Milwaukee Talkies...(I love puns) Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogres1 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 i play APBA Baseball and have a league of 88 teams and i am always trying to improve on some of the team names right now its the Milwaukee Warlords i have basically ran out of original ideas and was hoping somebody elses input would maybe help thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 i play APBA Baseball and have a league of 88 teams and i am always trying to improve on some of the team names right now its the Milwaukee Warlords i have basically ran out of original ideas and was hoping somebody elses input would maybe help thats all Milwaukee Road (local railroad)Milwaukee Badgers (early NFL franchise)Milwaukee Millers (duh)Milwaukee Iron (Harley nickname) It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemster007 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Here's a few thoughts:1. Milwaukee Railers2. Milwaukee Lakers (The city does border Lake Michigan)3. Milwaukee Invaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Okay, now I get it.I like Badgers, after the NFL club. I also like Iron, setting aside my objections to singular names. How about Ironmen?I'd also suggest Hammers, in honor of Hank Aaron and his contribution to Milwaukee baseball. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Milwaukee Beasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Milwaukee Beasts winner. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Milwaukee Choppers (the motorcycle.) Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 the "Milwaukee Talkies" thing was RC's idea, to clarify.thinkin about it, I figure the "Milwaukee Road" thing could be expanded to be Milwaukee Roadmen. use highway signs and everything....and on the same tangent as Gothamite's Hammers, I suggest Pounders.on a slightly different tangent, I have another suggestion that I've been meaning to make but haven't gotten around to-Los Postinos de Milwaukee. yep, you read right. 'aaand Sheets goes with the express mail...steerike three!' A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 One debate some friends and I had on this - tho it wasn't strictly baseball - ended with Milwaukee Keys.Hey, Master Locks are made there...Seriously, I like Hammers for a baseball team. In fact, I suggested it when Eau Claire entered the Northwest League or whatever league they're in. Aaron played his first season in the minors there and there's a bust of him at the park. Also leads to a nice Braves rip-off uniform with the hammer replacing the tommyhawk.And why, to use another nickname, hasn't somebody suggested the Hogs as a Harley tie-in?Great mascot, great chance for punny headlines "bringing home the bacon," "inside the pork home runs" and so on, and maybe a promotion with Piggly Wiggly.If nothing else, Miller Park could be called The Pigpen. (as for the Milwaukee Talkies, a local radio station is WOKY - pronounced "walkie," and their nightly call-in show was called "WOKY Talky." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 How 'boutThe Milwaukee Talkies of Green Bay? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 How about the Milwaukee We Got Screwed Over By Bud Seligs Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesL Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Milwaukee Suds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 How about the Milwaukee We Got Screwed Over By Bud Seligs Point of order - Milwaukee should have no gripe against Bud. Not only did he try to keep the Braves from moving, not only did he fight for years to get Milwaukee a team, but when Bud ran the Brewers they were consistently among the best-run franchises in baseball (but don't take my word for it - this comes from the Sporting News).Your gripe is completely with Wendy. She's the one who ran the franchise into the ground. She's the one who presided over the loss of Paul Molitor, the dismantling of the farm system and the steady slide below mediocrity.It should not surprise anyone that the franchise started heading downhill almost immediately after Bud gave up control.I understand the frustration of Milwaukee fans, but let's not forget the history.As for the name, I love the idea of a Braves uniform tribute with "Hammers." Shame they didn't go there. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Milwaukee V-Twins "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Milwaukee Cream CitiesWhy? That was the very first baseball team in Milwaukee. BeersHopsSocialists (has elected 2 socialist mayors!)Brats Rockers (one of the biggest annual music fests is held in Milwaukee every summer...creatively named SummerFest)Hogs is a good one someone suggestedReally, Brewers is the best name for a Milwaukee Team. Unfortunatly that's taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Here's a historical list of baseball clubs based in Milwaukee:BearsBravesBrewersChicksCream CitysCreamsGraysWest Ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickV Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Milwaukee Cheesers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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