Category: Relocated Teams
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What Happened To The Montreal Expos First Home, Jarry Park?
In 1969, a small baseball field in Montreal was transformed into a near 30,000 seat major league ready stadium. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how the Montreal Expos’ desperate search for a temporary stadium, found them transforming an amateur baseball field into their home that lasted for eight seasons. The Breakthrough…
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What Happened To The NHL’S Pittsburgh Pirates?
In the early 1920’s the NHL expanded, bringing in new franchises to keep up with rival leagues. One such team was the formerly independent club, the Pittsburgh Pirates. In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the once promising team ended up folding after just five seasons in the NHL. The Formation The…
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What Happened To The Buffalo Braves?
In the early 1970’s, the Buffalo Braves were a part of an exciting time in Buffalo’s growing sports scene. So what exactly happened to the Braves that resulted in the team packing up and moving to the west coast after only eight seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back to how the Braves…
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Behind The Logo: Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a beloved professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Canada, known for their passionate fan base and rich history in the sport. Throughout their existence, the Nordiques wore distinctive blue and white uniforms adorned with a unique igloo-inspired logo, which became a symbol of Quebecois hockey pride. What’s In A…
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Behind The Logo: Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos logo holds a special place in the hearts of baseball fans, particularly those who fondly remember the team’s existence from 1969 to 2004. The logo, which underwent a few modifications over the years, is a symbol of the franchise’s identity and its connection to the vibrant city of Montreal. What’s In A…
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What Happened To The Minnesota North Stars?
For twenty six years Minnesota (widely known as one of the best places for hockey) was home to a NHL team, the North Stars. So what exactly led to the team leaving after so many seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the team’s struggles to stay relevant, and an owner’s…
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What Happened To The Original Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets were a model franchise of success, becoming instantly popular and a leader in attendance for several seasons . So what exactly led to the team moving away after fourteen years? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how one owner’s personal scandals led to a major rift between the city…
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What Happened To The Seattle Pilots?
After several years of trying to attract a Major League Baseball team to the city, Seattle finally got their team when the Pilots began play in 1969. So what exactly happened that led to the team moving away after only one season? In Today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the Pilots’ issues…
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What Happened To The Original Cleveland Browns?
After winning eight championships early on in their existence, The Cleveland Browns firmly established themselves as a beloved part of the Cleveland community. So what exactly led to the team leaving after nearly fifty years, and then returning just three years later? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how their meddling owner…
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What Happened To The Atlanta Thrashers?
The Atlanta Thrashers first began play in 1999, and were actually the second NHL team awarded to Atlanta in the city’s history. So what exactly led to the team leaving their home in Atlanta after only 11 seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how bitter in-fighting and legal battles within the…
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