EC Needs a New Nickname For a Team in My IPA League

Eugene Church · 04-26-2023, 01:25 PM

Please help me come up with a new nickname for a team in my Islandian Pro Alliance.

Team Name is Fort Benton.

I need everybody's help.

I will rebrand the Fort Benton Defenders.

I need a new nickname for them.
I like nicknames based on geography, culture and economy of a town... yes, this is a fictional town, but I will give you some background to help you.

And nope, it does not have to be based on geography, regions and culture, you could just come up with a gangbuster name for the team that is out of the blue, using baseball terminology like Ballhawks, Hot Shots, Sluggers, Dingers, Hustlers, Speedsters, Slammers, Homers, Bombers, Fireballers, Swingers, Big Sticks, Whoppers, Ringers, Cannons -- anything connected to baseball that is catchy (yep, pun intended).

I have another thread on the OOTP Mods Forum for graphics help for the rebranding... I just thought I would get much more help here on the main forum for help in getting a new nicknam.

I think it will be OK to do this here on the OOTP Mods Forum... I hope this is an acceptable topic for the moderators... eventually I will need new logos, jerseys and caps.

Here is the town history to help you in coming up with a new nickname.

FORT BENTON DEFENDERS (aka GENERALS 2066-2072)

Owner: General Paddy George
GM: Robbie Brooks
Manager: Augie Marquis

Fort Benton, a military town of 62,000, is located in the rugged west central part of Ruthlandia in the Silver Mountains, which forms the western border of the country. Situated on the only land route into the country, Frontier Pass, and just east of the Tycobbian border town, East Point, Fort Benton is named for the garrison and fort that has protected the nation from invaders from the west down through the years. It is still a military training base and site of the Army College, famed for its military research and tactical innovations.

It is also the home of the Fort Benton Defenders of the Ruthlandian Union West Division, named in honor of the soldiers that have so long defended the nation. The team plays at a quaint old ballpark, Old Fortress Park, where the outfield walls are formed from the original stone walls and watchtowers of the old fort. Every time the home team hits a homer, an honor guard of soldiers fires a cannon shot for every run scored on the home run.

The Defenders were originally owned, operated and commanded by the former general of the Ruthlandian Armed Forces and lifelong resident of Fort Benton, General Patty George. Defender players were never out of shape or pampered...the General makes certain of that.

The General had his own thoughts about pampering fans, too. He said his philosophy is you come to watch a ballgame, not to eat, drink and be merry. Therefore the concessions are still quite soldierly and Spartan at Old Fortress Stadium: hot dogs, cokes, hamburgers, peanuts, Crackerjacks, Baby Ruth candy bars and popcorn. Period. No alcoholic beverages were allowed by the teetotaling General. He didn’t allow the players to have beards or facial hair, either. Fort Benton ownership still enforces the General's policies.

The Ft. Benton Defenders are currently managed by Augie Marquis, who also serves as the General Manager. He succeeded long-time skipper and GM Robbie Brooks, who was the finest fielding third baseman ever produced in Ruthlandian company leagues. Marquis took over in 2052. He toiled years on the mound for a bad ballclub, but wound up 368-300 with a fine 3.22 ERA for 21 years, 2025 to 2045. He was a four-time All-Star and won the Ruthlandian Union Golden Arm in 2039. Marquis has not made the IPA Hall of Fame yet, but many think he should be there. It's been a rough go of it for Marquis as manager, but he has perked up Fort Benton franchise in recent years, even winning the pennant in 2057... the only other division title came in 2037... the Defenders are one of the worst franchises in IPA history.

Old Fortress Park

Capacity: 8,500

Dimensions:
LF Line 340
LF 360
LCF 385
CF 420
RCF 385
RF 360
RF Line 340

gregisawesome13 · 04-26-2023, 03:51 PM

I think if you want a military theme but also something that connects with baseball the Fort Benton Battery is the name that i like the most. Battery referring to the pitcher catcher combo and the artillery that might be found in an old fortress.

They could also be the batterymen if you want an more classicesque nickname

TrbldWiseman · 04-26-2023, 05:16 PM

Battery definitely has a nice ring to it given the double meaning.

Paragon, maybe?

koohead · 04-26-2023, 05:22 PM

Keeping with the military theme, I took a look at some "nicknames" that the US Army is using for their various divisions, and specifically the armored divisions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...Army_divisions)
So some suggestions that jumped out to me from the list:
- Thundering Herd, or just Herd (kind of goes with the frontier history of the town)
- Phantom
- Hurricane, Tornado, Thunder Lightening all could fit
- Spearhead, Spear
- Breakers

koohead · 04-26-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TrbldWiseman

Battery definitely has a nice ring to it given the double meaning.

Paragon, maybe?

Just make sure you don't have a "battery" promotion night...players won't appreciate getting C and D cell batteries thrown at them

poiuy · 04-26-2023, 06:03 PM

I like Battery.

Also like Cannons. Ties into the history of the town and the home run tradition at the ballpark.

TrbldWiseman · 04-26-2023, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by koohead

Just make sure you don't have a "battery" promotion night...players won't appreciate getting C and D cell batteries thrown at them

This reminds me of the unofficial "Battery Day" Mets' fans were planning for John Rocker in the late '90s

Eugene Church · 04-26-2023, 07:58 PM

Fort Benton Cannons is good one... military weapon and also great arm in baseball... as poiuy posted, it ties in with the cannon firing after home runs in the stadium.

Fort Benton Battery is really a good suggestion, too... military group and pitcher and catcher in baseball.

Keep in mind, you don't have to relate it to baseball and the military.
It could just relate to baseball by itself... or just relate to the military by itself.

You can also just pick a good sports name for no rhyme or reason other than it sounds good with Fort Benton or it is just a good nickname.

Maybe Bazookas might be a good one... it's military and it has alliteration (same sound)... the B on Benton coupled with the B on Bazookas sounds good together.

Dark Horse · 04-26-2023, 10:28 PM

Three late entries...
Silver Sluggers
Frontiersmen
Force (or Silver Force)

jg2977 · 04-26-2023, 11:06 PM

Fort Benton Cannons or Battery would be a good name. I still like the Defenders myself.

Eugene Church · 04-26-2023, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jg2977

Fort Benton Cannons or Battery would be a good name. I still like the Defenders myself.

Jeff, my problem with Defenders is it is just hard to find a mascot image that fits well in my opinion... you always have the right to use any new graphics I get or not use them... it is your league and as you know, I want you to play it your way.

Eugene Church · 04-26-2023, 11:30 PM

Thanks to everybody so far... I appreciate you helping me.

hurricanekevin · 04-27-2023, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

Jeff, my problem with Defenders is it is just hard to find a mascot image that fits well in my opinion... you always have the right to use any new graphics I get or not use them... it is your league and as you know, I want you to play it your way.

For the term "defender" I've used guard dogs, knights, and fortresses to represent that idea in the past. I'll go with whatever you decide, but if you wanted to keep defenders there are a few options.

jg2977 · 04-27-2023, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

Jeff, my problem with Defenders is it is just hard to find a mascot image that fits well in my opinion... you always have the right to use any new graphics I get or not use them... it is your league and as you know, I want you to play it your way.

There used to be a minor league baseball team called the Connecticut Defenders. This was their logo.

I really have no issue with the logo I'm using now. The Fort Benton Defenders have been one of the premier teams in my IPA's history, so I will keep their name as is.

Eugene Church · 04-27-2023, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hurricanekevin

For the term "defender" I've used guard dogs, knights, and fortresses to represent that idea in the past. I'll go with whatever you decide, but if you wanted to keep defenders there are a few options.

Kevin, do you mind doing a set using Defenders?

Knowing me, I might still want to consider a new name.

But that would mean you doing Fort Benton twice.

Do you really want to do that?

That's too much for me to ask.

Eugene Church · 04-27-2023, 09:47 AM

Kevin, I found a great image... it could be used for both the Defenders and Cannons.

Should you decide to use it, make the nickname one solid color, not two different colors as it is on the logo.

And if possible make Fort Benton larger than Belize City... Belize City will not show up well in the game... in my opinion, it needs to be larger and near the size of Defenders.

If you have a better idea for the mascot image, use it.

CH1MA3RA · 04-27-2023, 02:08 PM

perhaps something with alliteration would work.

Fort Benton Bombers (think Bronx Bombers)
-or-

Fort Benton Fireballers, Fort Benton Brigade, Fort Benton Flyers (can use a jet logo). but if you are okay with moving away from the military theme you could also consider something based on a color palette associated with the town, military, etc like Fort Benton Crimson Brigade (sounds more like a college team though), or Fort Benton Blues (calling reference to the military dress blues). there are a ton of other possibilities if you add context as to region/geographic based animals (state birds etc), the culture of the area, or specific geographic landmarks (like Rockies).

Here are some random mascots based on those ideas:

-Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Blackbirds, Hornets, Wolverines, Bulldogs (all have minor connections to military themes)
-Rangers, Frontiersmen, Colonels, Guardians, Stars, Fighters, Fury

but also what about Silver Mountain Sluggers? if you want a full rebrand...

txranger · 04-27-2023, 02:30 PM

Fort Benton Defenders

Eugene Church · 04-27-2023, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txranger

Fort Benton Defenders

Great job... done by one of the OOTP Mods Forum masters, txranger.

Thanks, tex.

Much appreciate it.

Eugene Church · 04-27-2023, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CH1MA3RA

perhaps something with alliteration would work.

Fort Benton Bombers (think Bronx Bombers)
-or-

Fort Benton Fireballers, Fort Benton Brigade, Fort Benton Flyers (can use a jet logo). but if you are okay with moving away from the military theme you could also consider something based on a color palette associated with the town, military, etc like Fort Benton Crimson Brigade (sounds more like a college team though), or Fort Benton Blues (calling reference to the military dress blues). there are a ton of other possibilities if you add context as to region/geographic based animals (state birds etc), the culture of the area, or specific geographic landmarks (like Rockies).

Here are some random mascots based on those ideas:

-Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Blackbirds, Hornets, Wolverines, Bulldogs (all have minor connections to military themes)
-Rangers, Frontiersmen, Colonels, Guardians, Stars, Fighters, Fury

but also what about Silver Mountain Sluggers? if you want a full rebrand...

Great suggestions, CH1MA3RA.

The regional name Silver Mountain Sluggers is intriguing... and I don't usually like regional names like Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies... would much prefer Phoenix Diamondbacks and Denver Rockies.

But this is a fine suggestion because Fort Benton is in the Silver Mountains in Ruthlandia... glad you read the town history.

This is a longshot heading into the home stretch of the nickname race.

04-26-2023, 01:25 PM	#1
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,983	EC Needs a New Nickname For a Team in My IPA League Please help me come up with a new nickname for a team in my Islandian Pro Alliance. Team Name is Fort Benton. I need everybody's help. I will rebrand the Fort Benton Defenders. I need a new nickname for them. I like nicknames based on geography, culture and economy of a town... yes, this is a fictional town, but I will give you some background to help you. And nope, it does not have to be based on geography, regions and culture, you could just come up with a gangbuster name for the team that is out of the blue, using baseball terminology like Ballhawks, Hot Shots, Sluggers, Dingers, Hustlers, Speedsters, Slammers, Homers, Bombers, Fireballers, Swingers, Big Sticks, Whoppers, Ringers, Cannons -- anything connected to baseball that is catchy (yep, pun intended). I have another thread on the OOTP Mods Forum for graphics help for the rebranding... I just thought I would get much more help here on the main forum for help in getting a new nicknam. I think it will be OK to do this here on the OOTP Mods Forum... I hope this is an acceptable topic for the moderators... eventually I will need new logos, jerseys and caps. Here is the town history to help you in coming up with a new nickname. FORT BENTON DEFENDERS (aka GENERALS 2066-2072) Owner: General Paddy George GM: Robbie Brooks Manager: Augie Marquis Fort Benton, a military town of 62,000, is located in the rugged west central part of Ruthlandia in the Silver Mountains, which forms the western border of the country. Situated on the only land route into the country, Frontier Pass, and just east of the Tycobbian border town, East Point, Fort Benton is named for the garrison and fort that has protected the nation from invaders from the west down through the years. It is still a military training base and site of the Army College, famed for its military research and tactical innovations. It is also the home of the Fort Benton Defenders of the Ruthlandian Union West Division, named in honor of the soldiers that have so long defended the nation. The team plays at a quaint old ballpark, Old Fortress Park, where the outfield walls are formed from the original stone walls and watchtowers of the old fort. Every time the home team hits a homer, an honor guard of soldiers fires a cannon shot for every run scored on the home run. The Defenders were originally owned, operated and commanded by the former general of the Ruthlandian Armed Forces and lifelong resident of Fort Benton, General Patty George. Defender players were never out of shape or pampered...the General makes certain of that. The General had his own thoughts about pampering fans, too. He said his philosophy is you come to watch a ballgame, not to eat, drink and be merry. Therefore the concessions are still quite soldierly and Spartan at Old Fortress Stadium: hot dogs, cokes, hamburgers, peanuts, Crackerjacks, Baby Ruth candy bars and popcorn. Period. No alcoholic beverages were allowed by the teetotaling General. He didn’t allow the players to have beards or facial hair, either. Fort Benton ownership still enforces the General's policies. The Ft. Benton Defenders are currently managed by Augie Marquis, who also serves as the General Manager. He succeeded long-time skipper and GM Robbie Brooks, who was the finest fielding third baseman ever produced in Ruthlandian company leagues. Marquis took over in 2052. He toiled years on the mound for a bad ballclub, but wound up 368-300 with a fine 3.22 ERA for 21 years, 2025 to 2045. He was a four-time All-Star and won the Ruthlandian Union Golden Arm in 2039. Marquis has not made the IPA Hall of Fame yet, but many think he should be there. It's been a rough go of it for Marquis as manager, but he has perked up Fort Benton franchise in recent years, even winning the pennant in 2057... the only other division title came in 2037... the Defenders are one of the worst franchises in IPA history. Old Fortress Park Capacity: 8,500 Dimensions: LF Line 340 LF 360 LCF 385 CF 420 RCF 385 RF 360 RF Line 340 Attached Images Last edited by Eugene Church; 04-26-2023 at 01:38 PM.

04-26-2023, 03:51 PM	#2
gregisawesome13 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 200	I think if you want a military theme but also something that connects with baseball the Fort Benton Battery is the name that i like the most. Battery referring to the pitcher catcher combo and the artillery that might be found in an old fortress. They could also be the batterymen if you want an more classicesque nickname __________________ Check Out my Australian Baseball Dynasty

04-26-2023, 05:16 PM	#3
TrbldWiseman Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 327	Battery definitely has a nice ring to it given the double meaning. Paragon, maybe? __________________ "Simple is good," Jim Henson

04-26-2023, 05:22 PM	#4
koohead Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,211	Keeping with the military theme, I took a look at some "nicknames" that the US Army is using for their various divisions, and specifically the armored divisions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...Army_divisions) So some suggestions that jumped out to me from the list: - Thundering Herd, or just Herd (kind of goes with the frontier history of the town) - Phantom - Hurricane, Tornado, Thunder Lightening all could fit - Spearhead, Spear - Breakers __________________ GM - New Jersey Bears of the NPBL;

04-26-2023, 07:58 PM	#8
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,983	Fort Benton Cannons is good one... military weapon and also great arm in baseball... as poiuy posted, it ties in with the cannon firing after home runs in the stadium. Fort Benton Battery is really a good suggestion, too... military group and pitcher and catcher in baseball. Keep in mind, you don't have to relate it to baseball and the military. It could just relate to baseball by itself... or just relate to the military by itself. You can also just pick a good sports name for no rhyme or reason other than it sounds good with Fort Benton or it is just a good nickname. Maybe Bazookas might be a good one... it's military and it has alliteration (same sound)... the B on Benton coupled with the B on Bazookas sounds good together. Last edited by Eugene Church; 04-26-2023 at 11:29 PM.

04-26-2023, 06:03 PM	#6
poiuy Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 347	I like Battery. Also like Cannons. Ties into the history of the town and the home run tradition at the ballpark.

04-26-2023, 10:28 PM	#9
Dark Horse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 2,633	Three late entries... Silver Sluggers Frontiersmen Force (or Silver Force) __________________ A Justafan Fan LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds fan of the ISLANDIAN PRO ALLIANCE

04-26-2023, 11:06 PM	#10
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25,001	Fort Benton Cannons or Battery would be a good name. I still like the Defenders myself. Last edited by jg2977; 04-26-2023 at 11:07 PM.

04-26-2023, 11:30 PM	#12
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,983	Thanks to everybody so far... I appreciate you helping me.

04-27-2023, 09:47 AM	#16
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,983	Kevin, I found a great image... it could be used for both the Defenders and Cannons. Should you decide to use it, make the nickname one solid color, not two different colors as it is on the logo. And if possible make Fort Benton larger than Belize City... Belize City will not show up well in the game... in my opinion, it needs to be larger and near the size of Defenders. If you have a better idea for the mascot image, use it. Attached Images Last edited by Eugene Church; 04-27-2023 at 09:53 AM.

04-27-2023, 02:08 PM	#17
CH1MA3RA Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 285	perhaps something with alliteration would work. Fort Benton Bombers (think Bronx Bombers) -or- Fort Benton Fireballers, Fort Benton Brigade, Fort Benton Flyers (can use a jet logo). but if you are okay with moving away from the military theme you could also consider something based on a color palette associated with the town, military, etc like Fort Benton Crimson Brigade (sounds more like a college team though), or Fort Benton Blues (calling reference to the military dress blues). there are a ton of other possibilities if you add context as to region/geographic based animals (state birds etc), the culture of the area, or specific geographic landmarks (like Rockies). Here are some random mascots based on those ideas: -Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Blackbirds, Hornets, Wolverines, Bulldogs (all have minor connections to military themes) -Rangers, Frontiersmen, Colonels, Guardians, Stars, Fighters, Fury but also what about Silver Mountain Sluggers? if you want a full rebrand...

04-27-2023, 02:30 PM	#18
txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,329	Fort Benton Cannons and Defenders Fort Benton Defenders Attached Images __________________ Last edited by txranger; 04-27-2023 at 05:10 PM.