DustDevil61 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I've had this in my head for some time, but I got to thinking--what are some team names in one of the major 4 sports that could work in a separate sport? In other words, what existing or defunct "Big 4" (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL) team name would be able to successfully cross over to another sport?For example, I feel that Hornets would work well for football, and Rockets would work well for football and hockey. Broncos could work well for basketball. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I think 'Bucks' would be a good name in any of the major four sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Giants, Jets, Rangers, Panthers and Kings could work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeFrank Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Some animals for football:Hawks, Cougars, Tigers, Leopards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillS Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Golden State Warriors: New Zealand Warriors Oakland Raiders: Canberra Raiders Denver Broncos: Brisbane BroncosAll rugby league teams.Kings and Knights could work for a NFL team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailstateunis Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Some animals for football:Hawks, Cougars, Tigers, Leopards.Aren't the Bengals pretty much the NFL's "Tiger" team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riatt Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 City related names work for almost any sport, like 49ers and Steelers could be used for almost any team in San Fran/Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 i think most names could work in most sports... exceptions being things like penguins, that seem tailor made for ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Of course Denver already has two nicknames recycled from different sports, the Colorado Rockies (MLB/former NHL) and Avalanche (NHL/former MISL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachos Rule Your Soul Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Brooklyn Nets could only work in soccer and hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbies06 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 i think most names could work in most sports... exceptions being things like penguins, that seem tailor made for ice.This. I like the concept behind the thread though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Athletics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodsep Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Pirates could work in any league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 i think most names could work in most sports... exceptions being things like penguins, that seem tailor made for ice.I dunno, if the NFL and CFL could have teams called the "Eskimos" then even a wintry theme would work for those sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSox44 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 For Boston teams, Bruins, Celtics and Patriots could work, but I don't see Red Sox working very well with any other league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz615 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Titans could work in other leagues as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 For Boston teams, Bruins, Celtics and Patriots could work, but I don't see Red Sox working very well with any other league.Yeah, "Sox" in all its incarnations is a baseball convention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaklandhusker Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Any name from almost any sport could work in almost any other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Nationals could work for basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakonius26 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Some animals for football:Hawks, Cougars, Tigers, Leopards.Although I love that new avatar of yours DeFrank, I think the only team name you mentioned that isn't represented in someway is the Cougars. I mean, you've got the Sea-hawks, and the Jaguars (basically a leopard-like team), but I would prefer the Cincinnati Tigers more so than the Bengals, simply due to the fact that Paul Brown started out coaching the Massillon Tigers (high school) and you could do some interesting "CT" secondary logos with a concept.Also, speaking of football names, the Jets seems only appropriate for a basketball or hockey team, not so much so for a football team, and the same could be said about the Dolphins too. Way too weak, even feminine for a football nickname/mascot. Any Given Sunday aside, the Miami Sharks sounds way better, just incorporate the Dolphins color scheme and there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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