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I'm not very familiar with the WNBA, but how did they get the name grizzlies? Are there any in Tennessee? Just curious, I guess. True story, about 9 years ago I was driving across country somewhere up along the northern part of the U.S. and there was a sign "Bear crossing next 9 miles" which I thought was rather curious and then about 2 or 3 miles later they had a rest area. Sure wish I could remember where it was.
The Grizzlies are an NBA team, not WNBA.I'm not very familiar with the WNBA, but how did they get the name grizzlies? Are there any in Tennessee? Just curious, I guess. True story, about 9 years ago I was driving across country somewhere up along the northern part of the U.S. and there was a sign "Bear crossing next 9 miles" which I thought was rather curious and then about 2 or 3 miles later they had a rest area. Sure wish I could remember where it was.
Right! that's the best one. Also the L.A. Lakers (from the land of 10,000 lakes--MN): there are no lakes in L.A.! It's called linguistic archaeology, when you can trace things back to their origins by names/languages.It is a laughable name but not nearly as off the mark as the Utah Jazz.
Then I'm walking in Memphis
Yep Grizzlies originated in Vancouver. The Jazz originated in New Orleans.I'm pretty sure the team began life elsewhere where there may have been a few grizz before we moved in. Vancouver? That seems right. It is a laughable name but not nearly as off the mark as the Utah Jazz.
I'm not very familiar with the NBA either.... obviously.The Grizzlies are an NBA team, not WNBA.
Also I believe the Astros at one time were called the Houston Colt 45'sWorst name (taken out of circulation for historical reasons): Washington (then Baltimore) Bullets.
right!Also I believe the Astros at one time were called the Houston Colt 45's