My 1st OOTP Fictional League - The creation - Page 13

Manny42 · 08-20-2015, 06:16 PM

Springfield

Springfield Royals - City nickname is the Queen City of the Ozarks
Springfield Whiskey Jacks - a rumor about the origin of the name Springfield comes from a man named James Wilson who offered anyone free whiskey if they would vote to name it after his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield Generals - In August of 1861 a battle during the civil war occurred just outside Springfield and Gen. Nathaniel Lyon was killed making him the first Union General to die in battle
Springfield Shooters - July 21, 1865 a shootout occurred between Wild Bill Hickok and David Tutt, there are 2 brass plaques inlaid in the pavement of the city where this happened
Springfield 66's - This is the birthplace of Route 66

Padreman · 08-20-2015, 06:50 PM

Springfield isotopes

Hockey13Playa · 08-20-2015, 06:52 PM

Thanks Manny, you're on a roll! Love all these options coming in!

Hockey13Playa · 08-20-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Padreman

Springfield isotopes

"Isotopes" is always good; just curious on why you suggested that for Springfield; any specific reason?

Manny42 · 08-20-2015, 07:05 PM

It's a Simpsons reference

Manny42 · 08-20-2015, 07:17 PM

Saint Paul

Saint Paul Saints - Pretty straight forward but it is called the "Saintly City"
Saint Paul Blue Wings - Their city flag has 2 blue wings on it
Saint Paul Literates - The twin cities are known for their high literacy rate
Saint Paul Pig Eyes - During settlement of the area a local man opened a very popular tavern, his name was Pierre "Pig's Eye" Perrent. "Pig's Eye" is also another nickname for Saint Paul
Saint Paul White Rocks - In the early 17th century the local Native americans called the area l-mni-za ska dan which translates to little white rock referring to the exposed sandstone cliffs
Saint Paul Steamboats - It was a popular landing spot in the 1800's being on the mississippi river

Hockey13Playa · 08-20-2015, 09:13 PM

SPRINGFIELD GENERALS

Springfield's team is named from an August of 1861 battle during the civil war occurred just outside Springfield and Gen. Nathaniel Lyon was killed making him the first Union General to die in battle.

Manny42 · 08-21-2015, 12:39 PM

Madison

Madison Lakers - City is called the City of Four Lakes
Madison Presidents - Madison is named after the 4th president, James Madison
Madison Americans - Named after a president and city founder James Doty also named the streets after the 39 other people who signed the U.S. Constitution
Madison Madmen - City is called Madtown and they also hold an annual "Freakfest on State Street"
Madison Capitols - Capital of Wisconsin

Manny42 · 08-21-2015, 12:56 PM

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Rivermen - located along the Grand River
Grand Rapids Hops - City is knowns as Beer City, USA
Grand Rapids Manufacturers - Known as Furniture City as it hosts 5 of the worlds leading office furniture companies
Grand Rapids Boxers - Home to many boxers including the Mayweather family
Grand Rapids Miners - There used to be Gypsum mining in the area
Grand Rapids Snowstorm - Due to the lake effect snow the city gets almost 2m of snow each year
Grand Rapids Polar Express - The author of the book and the main character are both from Grand Rapids

Hockey13Playa · 08-21-2015, 02:36 PM

Saint Paul Steamboats

Saint Paul is giving a nod back to the city's and state's history as did their parent club; It was a popular landing spot in the 1800's being on the mississippi river which lands them the name Steamboats.

Manny42 · 08-21-2015, 04:21 PM

Fresno

Fresno Gold Miners - City was formed because of the Gold Rush
Fresno Railhawks - The Central Pacific Railroad put a station in Fresno in 1872 which really expanded the town
Fresno Fire - There were two big fires in the late 1800's one destroyed a whole city block
Fresno Sun Sox - Playing on the California Sun
Fresno Force - Fresno is home to many of the US Armed Forces

Hockey13Playa · 08-21-2015, 06:31 PM

MADISON LAKERS

Named after the Four Lakes Madison has decided on the nickname Lakers. Adopting the color scheme of their parent club the Green Bay Warriors. Many fans are wondering how they came up with their logo which features a giraffe and baseball. The Laker's logo has already gained many rumors on its origin and will surely become a legend as time progresses.

Manny42 · 08-21-2015, 06:41 PM

The one thing with the Madison logo, the ball behind the giraffe resembles a basketball more than a baseball, maybe add a little stitching?

Hockey13Playa · 08-21-2015, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny42

The one thing with the Madison logo, the ball behind the giraffe resembles a basketball more than a baseball, maybe add a little stitching?

I can try to incorporate some stitching!

Hockey13Playa · 08-21-2015, 07:16 PM

SACRAMENTO MINERS

Originally slated to join the ABA's AAA as the 49er's the management team has decided on a name change to the "Miners". This nickname refers to people who came here during the Gold rush in 1849.

Manny42 · 08-21-2015, 07:32 PM

I have to say I've really enjoyed you allowing me to be a part of this collaboration Hock, I've enjoyed doing the research and trying to find names you may like and then seeing your designs is such a joy. Looks like a LOT of my cities in my fictional world will be getting a rebrand.

I think we've finished AAA or did I miss anyone? Let me know if I have and I'l get to work on it. Otherwise I'll start AA next week for you.

Hockey13Playa · 08-21-2015, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny42

I have to say I've really enjoyed you allowing me to be a part of this collaboration Hock, I've enjoyed doing the research and trying to find names you may like and then seeing your designs is such a joy. Looks like a LOT of my cities in my fictional world will be getting a rebrand.

I think we've finished AAA or did I miss anyone? Let me know if I have and I'l get to work on it. Otherwise I'll start AA next week for you.

Thanks for all the help! Its greatly appreciated. Now I can wait to get these all loaded up and create the league and play

I already have some expansion teams in the works too that will be posted after all minors are posted!

The only one I think we missed in AAA is Toledo, unless I missed your post on it

jpeters1734 · 08-21-2015, 09:33 PM

i like the miners name a lot more than the 49ers! As for toledo, I like the Toledo Tigers for no reason other than it rings very nicely

Hockey13Playa · 08-21-2015, 10:40 PM

TUCSON AZTECS

As a minor league affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, Tucson comes into play as the "Aztecs". Giving a nod to the Aztec culture can be found across the southern US.

Mr. Marlin · 08-22-2015, 11:07 AM

I have to say the level of detail and quality of work you've put into these is absolutely amazing. These really are outstanding

08-20-2015, 06:50 PM	#242
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,131	Springfield isotopes __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

08-20-2015, 06:52 PM	#243
Hockey13Playa Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,677	Thanks Manny, you're on a roll! Love all these options coming in! __________________ FHM NHL Complete Historical Jerseys & Logos

08-20-2015, 09:13 PM	#247
Hockey13Playa Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,677	SPRINGFIELD GENERALS Springfield's team is named from an August of 1861 battle during the civil war occurred just outside Springfield and Gen. Nathaniel Lyon was killed making him the first Union General to die in battle. Attached Images __________________ FHM NHL Complete Historical Jerseys & Logos Last edited by Hockey13Playa; 08-20-2015 at 09:47 PM.

08-21-2015, 02:36 PM	#250
Hockey13Playa Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,677	Saint Paul Steamboats Saint Paul is giving a nod back to the city's and state's history as did their parent club; It was a popular landing spot in the 1800's being on the mississippi river which lands them the name Steamboats. Attached Images __________________ FHM NHL Complete Historical Jerseys & Logos

08-21-2015, 06:31 PM	#252
Hockey13Playa Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,677	MADISON LAKERS Named after the Four Lakes Madison has decided on the nickname Lakers. Adopting the color scheme of their parent club the Green Bay Warriors. Many fans are wondering how they came up with their logo which features a giraffe and baseball. The Laker's logo has already gained many rumors on its origin and will surely become a legend as time progresses. Attached Images __________________ FHM NHL Complete Historical Jerseys & Logos

08-20-2015, 06:16 PM	#241
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Springfield Springfield Royals - City nickname is the Queen City of the Ozarks Springfield Whiskey Jacks - a rumor about the origin of the name Springfield comes from a man named James Wilson who offered anyone free whiskey if they would vote to name it after his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield Generals - In August of 1861 a battle during the civil war occurred just outside Springfield and Gen. Nathaniel Lyon was killed making him the first Union General to die in battle Springfield Shooters - July 21, 1865 a shootout occurred between Wild Bill Hickok and David Tutt, there are 2 brass plaques inlaid in the pavement of the city where this happened Springfield 66's - This is the birthplace of Route 66

08-20-2015, 07:05 PM	#245
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	It's a Simpsons reference

08-20-2015, 07:17 PM	#246
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Saint Paul Saint Paul Saints - Pretty straight forward but it is called the "Saintly City" Saint Paul Blue Wings - Their city flag has 2 blue wings on it Saint Paul Literates - The twin cities are known for their high literacy rate Saint Paul Pig Eyes - During settlement of the area a local man opened a very popular tavern, his name was Pierre "Pig's Eye" Perrent. "Pig's Eye" is also another nickname for Saint Paul Saint Paul White Rocks - In the early 17th century the local Native americans called the area l-mni-za ska dan which translates to little white rock referring to the exposed sandstone cliffs Saint Paul Steamboats - It was a popular landing spot in the 1800's being on the mississippi river

08-21-2015, 12:39 PM	#248
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Madison Madison Lakers - City is called the City of Four Lakes Madison Presidents - Madison is named after the 4th president, James Madison Madison Americans - Named after a president and city founder James Doty also named the streets after the 39 other people who signed the U.S. Constitution Madison Madmen - City is called Madtown and they also hold an annual "Freakfest on State Street" Madison Capitols - Capital of Wisconsin

08-21-2015, 12:56 PM	#249
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Rivermen - located along the Grand River Grand Rapids Hops - City is knowns as Beer City, USA Grand Rapids Manufacturers - Known as Furniture City as it hosts 5 of the worlds leading office furniture companies Grand Rapids Boxers - Home to many boxers including the Mayweather family Grand Rapids Miners - There used to be Gypsum mining in the area Grand Rapids Snowstorm - Due to the lake effect snow the city gets almost 2m of snow each year Grand Rapids Polar Express - The author of the book and the main character are both from Grand Rapids

08-21-2015, 04:21 PM	#251
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Fresno Fresno Gold Miners - City was formed because of the Gold Rush Fresno Railhawks - The Central Pacific Railroad put a station in Fresno in 1872 which really expanded the town Fresno Fire - There were two big fires in the late 1800's one destroyed a whole city block Fresno Sun Sox - Playing on the California Sun Fresno Force - Fresno is home to many of the US Armed Forces

08-21-2015, 06:41 PM	#253
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	The one thing with the Madison logo, the ball behind the giraffe resembles a basketball more than a baseball, maybe add a little stitching?

08-21-2015, 07:16 PM	#255
Hockey13Playa Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,677	SACRAMENTO MINERS Originally slated to join the ABA's AAA as the 49er's the management team has decided on a name change to the "Miners". This nickname refers to people who came here during the Gold rush in 1849. Attached Images __________________ FHM NHL Complete Historical Jerseys & Logos

08-21-2015, 07:32 PM	#256
Manny42 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 417	I have to say I've really enjoyed you allowing me to be a part of this collaboration Hock, I've enjoyed doing the research and trying to find names you may like and then seeing your designs is such a joy. Looks like a LOT of my cities in my fictional world will be getting a rebrand. I think we've finished AAA or did I miss anyone? Let me know if I have and I'l get to work on it. Otherwise I'll start AA next week for you.

08-21-2015, 09:33 PM	#258
jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 6,289	i like the miners name a lot more than the 49ers! As for toledo, I like the Toledo Tigers for no reason other than it rings very nicely __________________ "Cannonball Coming!" Go Bucs!! Founder and League Caretaker of the Professional Baseball Circuit, www.probaseballcircuit.com An Un-Official Guide to Minor League Management in OOTP 21 Ratings Scale Conversion Cross-Reference Cheat Sheet

08-21-2015, 10:40 PM	#259
Hockey13Playa Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,677	TUCSON AZTECS As a minor league affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, Tucson comes into play as the "Aztecs". Giving a nod to the Aztec culture can be found across the southern US. Attached Images __________________ FHM NHL Complete Historical Jerseys & Logos

08-22-2015, 11:07 AM	#260
Mr. Marlin All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,278	I have to say the level of detail and quality of work you've put into these is absolutely amazing. These really are outstanding Last edited by Mr. Marlin; 08-22-2015 at 11:08 AM.