TBGKon Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 http://harrisonsquarefortwayne.com/Visit the site to enter, the below entry was quoted from BallparkWatch.comThe Fort Wayne Wizards (Low Class A; Midwest League) are holding a name-the-team contest in anticipation of moving into a new ballpark for the3 2009 season. Fans can go online to HarrisonSquareFortWayne.com and suggest names for the team, one of which may be adopted when the team begins play at the new ballpark in April 2009. When the allotted name submission time has expired, team executives and industry professionals will review the submissions to determine the name and identity of the team starting with the 2009 season. “2009 will begin a new era for baseball in the Fort Wayne area,” said Jason Freier of Hardball Capital, the team’s ownership group. “This new downtown ballpark will be one of the best in all professional baseball and something the community will be proud to call their own. This team is a part of the community and we want the community to have a hand in establishing the identity of this team.” “Numerous people have asked us about the name over the years and the inquiries have been more frequent since the new downtown ballpark was announced,” said Wizards’ General Manager Mike Nutter. “More and more we realized that a lot of our fans and partners would like to see a name that is more identifiably and uniquely ‘Fort Wayne.’ If we do change, we would love to have a team name that connects with the community, represents some of the rich history and tradition of leadership and innovation that exemplifies Fort Wayne and that celebrates where we’ve been as a community as well as where we’re going in the future. We know our fans can be very creative and, with their help, we think we’ll come up with something great.” Bragging rights over a new team name would not be the only benefit available to fans. The team will select one contest participant to receive a prize package that will include season tickets for the 2009 season, a shopping spree in the team store and the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch at the new ballpark on Opening Day 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I submitted 'Pistons.'For kicks. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I submitted 'Pistons.'For kicks.Aw man...ya should have submitted "Zollner Pistons"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriqjaffe Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 How about the Campbells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 How about the Campbells?They're not worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Just looked and only residents of Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan can officially enter. Maybe those of us who don't live there can post their ideas here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRay Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Alliance?Fort Wayne Dreamers?Fort Wayne Johnnys?Appleseeds?Apples?Doesn't matter, I'm from Maine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Name them the Newtons. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I submitted 'Pistons.'For kicks.Aw man...ya should have submitted "Zollner Pistons"... Not to worry - I did it for him. Used my mother's Ohio address though; if it gets picked I suspect she'll be rather surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arts11 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 How about Fort Wayne's World? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Brady https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I put in for the Fort Wayne Ribs. I figured if the Biscuits can make a crapton of money, so can some Ribs. Plus, apparently there's a big ribfest there, which takes place during the season. Honestly, I just want to see a logo of BBQ ribs.And the Ft. Wayne Bradys would be great as well. Are they gonna hafta choke a b*tch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herk Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Kekiongas in honor of their National Association franchise in the 1870s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Kekiongas in honor of their National Association franchise in the 1870s.You know...I just looked that one up this morning...doesn't it mean "Blackberry Patch"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I submitted (through a cousin's Indiana address)...Fort Wayne Triplets: Recognizing the importance of the confluence of the St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers in Fort Wayne's history, as well as the fact that Northeastern Indiana, Northwestern Ohio and South Central Michigan form a Tri-State region.Fort Wayne Kekiongas: In honor of the Kekionga Base Ball Club of Fort Wayne (also known as the Fort Wayne Kekiongas), winners of the first game of baseball played by two professional teams, on May 4, 1871. The Kekiongas were named for the largest settlement of the Miami tribe, which was situated at the confluence of the St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers.Fort Wayne Apple Sox and Fort Wayne Appleknockers: Both names pay tribute to the fact that John "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman died and was buried in Fort Wayne. At the time of his death, Chapman owned several plots of land - including a substantial nursery - in Allen County, Indiana.Fort Wayne Generals: Honoring the city's namesake, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecticbro Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I hate teams that use Sox in their nickname.How about the Fort Wayne Fonts? And the wordmark could be in a really wacky font.Or maybe the Fort Wayne Bats, and they could dress up like Batman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Lutherans. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Sands Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The Fort Wayne Bullets! #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Ferrets, in honor of Frank Burns.You figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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