Category: team history
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The Rise and Fall of the Luv Ya Blue Oilers: How Houston Fell in Love and Lost Its Team
In the late 1970s, Houston wasn’t just a football town—it was Oilers country. Led by the larger-than-life Bum Phillips and the unstoppable Earl Campbell, the “Luv Ya Blue” era turned the Astrodome into a madhouse and gave Houston fans hope like never before. But just as quickly as the magic arrived, it was gone, undone…
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Why Did the NBA Let the Worst Owner in Sports Keep the Clippers?
Long before his lifetime ban in 2014, Donald Sterling nearly got kicked out of the NBA in the 1980’s due to unpaid debts, missed payroll, and overall mismanagement. But how did he even end up with an NBA team in the first place? To answer that, we need to go back to the Buffalo Braves,…
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Was The Dany Heatley Car Accident the Beginning of the End for the Atlanta Thrashers?
When the Atlanta Thrashers drafted Dany Heatley, it felt like their fortunes were finally turning. He won Rookie of the Year and looked like the franchise player they desperately needed—until a tragic car crash changed everything. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how Heatley’s rise and the heartbreaking accident that took teammate…
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Did the Red Sox Really Try to Build a New Ballpark Across the Street from Fenway Park?
Fenway Park is one of baseball’s most iconic cathedrals—but in the late 1990s, the Red Sox came dangerously close to tearing it down. Amid a wave of retro-style ballparks and rising salaries, team executives argued that Fenway was outdated and needed replacing. Their plan? Build a larger, modern replica across the street and demolish most…
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Did the NFL Really Ban the Packers in 1921?
In 1921, the Green Bay Packers were nearly erased from professional football history. Just two years after being founded by Curly Lambeau, the team was kicked out of the league for using ineligible college players under fake names. But the even crazier part? There were conflicting stories about who exposed the scandal—was it legendary Bears…
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What Makes This Logo Great? How A $2,000 NHL Logo Became a Cultural Icon For The Hartford Whalers
In 1979, the Hartford Whalers joined the NHL as part of the WHA-NHL merger, and as a result of that merger they introduced one of the greatest sports logos of all time. The “Whale Tail” logo became an instant classic, with its striking design featuring a stylized “W” intertwined with a whale’s tail. Unfortunately for…
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What Led to the Rise and Fall of the Seattle Rainiers Baseball Team?
Long before Major League Baseball arrived in Seattle, the city was home to one of the most iconic minor league teams in baseball history: the Seattle Rainiers. The history of the Seattle Rainiers is a fascinating tale of resilience, success, and eventual decline. Originally formed in 1903 as the Seattle Clamdiggers, the team played in…
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What Makes This Logo Great? The Milwaukee Brewers “Ball-In-Glove” Logo
Nearly 50 years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers introduced one of the greatest sports logos of all time, the iconic “Ball-In-Glove” logo. The design quickly became a modern classic and a symbol for the Brewers, the community around Milwaukee, and baseball fans alike. So why after almost two decades was the logo replaced, and why did…
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Why Is Houston Oilers Owner Bud Adams NOT In The Pro-Football Hall of Fame?
In the late 1950’s, Bud Adams partnered with Lamar Hunt to establish the American Football League, which would challenge the rival NFL’s dominance and eventually spawn a merger between the two leagues. With that, Bud Adams legacy was cemented as an early founder who helped shape the NFL as we know it today. So why…
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What Happened To The California Golden Seals?
In 1967 the California Golden Seals were included as part of a legendary expansion to the National Hockey League, placing NHL teams on the west coast for the first time. So why after nine seasons did the Seals leave the San Francisco Bay Area and move to Cleveland? In today’s video we’ll take a look…
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