Webhamster Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Columbus Blue Jackets (What the hell is a Blue Jacket anyway)They're trying to tie the name to the Union Army from the Civil War. The Union wore blue jackets and the Confederates wore gray. That's why the shoulder logo is of a blue Union Army cap of 1860's vintage.I have no idea what the hell was up with the bug they had originally had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustForFun Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Columbus Blue Jackets (What the hell is a Blue Jacket anyway)They're trying to tie the name to the Union Army from the Civil War. The Union wore blue jackets and the Confederates wore gray. That's why the shoulder logo is of a blue Union Army cap of 1860's vintage.It also ties in with a famous white guy (well, famous in Ohio, anyway) who hooked up with a local native tribe and was given the name "Blue Jacket." There's an "Outdoor Drama Production" that fictionalizes the history behind it (growing up in the area, I attended it more than a couple times).I have no idea what the hell was up with the bug they had originally had.That's still a mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've always pictured the meeting for the stinger logo going something like "we need a logo and we need a logo fast." "I've got an idea""let's hear it, we're all open to anything at this point, I mean how the hell are we going to come up with a logo for a BLUEjacket, what the hell is that anyway?""it's a civil war soldier sir." "civil war? Last I checked the numbers the civil war didn't test well""well what did test well?""bees""bees?""bees, bumble bees, honey bees, beeswax, hornets, wasps, stingers""yellow jackets!""yellow jackets huh? yellow Jackets like Blue Jackets. That's it, I've got it. Put a yellow jacket in a blue jacket, cut print money in the bank. We'll call him stinger, he can even be the team's official mascot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Columbus Blue JacketsLA KingsNashville PredatorsMilwaukee BucksPittsburgh PiratesThat's about it. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm really surprised that nobody has said the New York Islanders. There are no Islander fans around here and they are televised, on the radio, and do get some coverage in the newspapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Yep, even in Pittsburgh, the Pirates are forgottenfor me theres also:Kansas City RoyalsFlorida MarlinsPhoenix CoyotesLA KingsHouston TexansColumbus Blue JacketsNashville PredatorsEdmonton OilersDetroit LionsThe entire NBA, because of the closest NBA team to Pittsburgh being in Cleveland, and general dislike for the NBA brand of basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zig Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Almost every team in the NBA, because I think basketball is incredibly boring and I forget it even exists. What he saidThe NHL- I really don't forget NHL teams but I'll say the Blues just to have one from each sport.The NFL- NO Saints - I always forgot about this team until Post-Katrina when they were always talked about- Jacksonville Jaguars- Carolina Panthers- San Francisco 49ersMLB- Cincinnati Reds- Chicago White Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 NHL:LA KingsSt Louis BluesNBA:Portland TrailblazersUtah JazzMLB:Cincinnati RedsFlorida MarlinsNFL:San Francisco 49ersJacksonville Jaguars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ooh! Ooh! I've got another one...You mean like Devils fans who forget that they actually play home games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHoJoe Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The Washington Senators 1961-1971 AND...The Washington Nationals 2005-PresentMON AMOURS SIEPMRE!!!! BRING BASEBALL BACK TO MONTREAL!!!! MON AMOURS SIEMPRE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zig Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ooh! Ooh! I've got another one...You mean like Devils fans who forget that they actually play home games? These Teams have a worse percentageAtlanta Nashville St. Louis NY IslandersPhoenix Boston Columbus Washington Florida ChicagoThese teams have a worse averageBoston Florida Washington Columbus Nashville Phoenix NY Islanders These teams have worse totalsCarolina Nashville Chicago Columbus Washington Boston Florida NY Islanders Phoenix Also how can you forget a first place team that has made the playoffs for over ten straight years and won three cups in recent history?Also I know you were joking...but still! I'm bitter and old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf49ers5sb Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 How can you forget a team that has won 5 Super Bowls?How can you forget a team that has been argued as the best team in NFL history?Yes I know im biased,but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 How can you forget a team that has won 5 Super Bowls?How can you forget a team that has been argued as the best team in NFL history?Yes I know im biased,but still.When they won their last Super Bowl they won i was only 4 years old.They haven't made the playoffs in the past 6 years. Yes the Bills haven't made it in 8 years, but i live 3 miles from Ralph Wilson Stadium. I probably would have forgotten about the Bills if I didn't live in Buffalo, and i'm surprised people haven't mentioned the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf49ers5sb Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yea I understand what you mean,It seems like the team's of the past our being forgotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyHubCaps Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I can name all of the teams in the NBA, alphabetically, East-to-West, by division, you name it. But whenever I try to name teams in the NFL, or at least the last time I tried, I forgot about the Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The last time I did that for MLB, I forgot about the San Diego Padres, for whatever reason. And sorry, I could only name half of the NHL if I tried.As far as importance, the Texas Rangers and Florida Marlins are pretty forgettable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesL Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The Washington Senators 1961-1971 AND...The Washington Nationals 2005-PresentMON AMOURS SIEPMRE!!!!That reminds me of a new Washington Nationals' slogan:Montréal called. They want their team back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yea I understand what you mean,It seems like the team's of the past our being forgotton.Just like your dictionary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yea I understand what you mean,It seems like the team's of the past our being forgotton.Just like your dictionary?No, just like are dictionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf49ers5sb Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yea I messed up on my grammer,I came here to talk sports not grammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yea I messed up on my grammer,I came here to talk sports not grammer.I'm guessing you didn't come here for spelling either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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