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A #quiz based on #pro #professional #sports #teams and their #nicknames #MLB #NBA #NBA #NHL
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1
When the Grizzlies moved from Vancouver to this city , they almost became known as the Express...
Charlotte
Memphis
Portland
Toronto
2
What is the origin of the nickname "Dodgers"?
Named after Brooklyn fans who would "dodge" trolleys outside the stadium
The new Brooklyn team got into the league in a very "dodgy" manner
Refers to draft "dodgers" who would rather play baseball than fight
They were the only letters available to make their first uniforms
3
The Lakers originally came from "The Land of 10 000 Lakes". What state is that?
Missouri
Washington
Minnesota
Ohio
4
This 1994 expansion team's nickname was largely influenced by a blockbuster movie released the year before.
Nashville Predators
Jacksonville Jaguars
Toronto Raptors
Arizona Diamondbacks
5
The Seattle Pilots moved and renamed themselves after a local industry.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Milwaukee Brewers
Green Bay Packers
Detroit Pistons
6
There is no logo on this team's helmet.
The Falcons
The Jets
The Browns
The Colts
7
This team first called San Diego home but kept the nickname because it fit the region so well.
The Atlanta Braves
The St. Louis Blues
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Houston Rockets
8
These cities have teams which have monarchy-related themes, except...
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Kansas City
Atlanta
9
These cities all have teams named after things worn on your feet, except...
San Antonio
Chicago
Denver
Boston
10
This team has horns on its helmet.
The Rams
The Raiders
The Vikings
The Patriots
11
What is the origin of the Pittsburgh Pirates name?
They were first sponsored by Captain Morgan rum
They "pirated" players off of a rival team
Their first player was an actual pirate from the Caribbean
It was named after pirates who sailed on the Allegheny River
12
This team changed its name because too many Christians were offended.
The New Jersey Devils
The Boston Celtics
The Anaheim Angels
The Tampa Bay Rays
13
This bird represents a pro team from both St. Louis and Arizona.
Blue Jay
Eagle
Goldfinch
Cardinal
14
These NHL franchises have nicknames which are alliterative to their cities, except...
Pittsburgh
Edmonton
San Jose
Boston
15
This team was originally an NHL team but later became the name of an expansion MLB team.
Oakland Athletics
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox
Colorado Rockies
16
Which one of these cities does not have a Lion, a Tiger, or a Bear... oh my!?
Cincinnati
Detroit
Green Bay
Chicago
17
The Washington Wizards changed their name from this, due to the association it had with violence.
The Rifles
The Bullets
The Arrows
The Colt .45s
18
When the Seattle Supersonics moved cities, they changed their name to this...
Lightning
Storm
Thunder
Hurricanes
19
This city has two pro teams with birds are mascots. One is the state bird, another named after a poem.
Philadelphia
Detroit
Toronto
Baltimore
20
One of the main influences in naming this team is that it rhymed with other pro teams in the area.
The Blues
The Colts
The Reds
The Nets
