EQ: How does where you live influence how you live?
Below you will find a list of professional sports teams and their nicknames. Your objective will be to
explain how the name is representative of the culture and/or history of the region. You will choose THREE teams from different cities from the list below and ONE college or university that you will research on your own. You will Create a Google Slide Presentation demonstrating understanding of...
1. The origins of the nickname
● How did each team come up with their name?
2. How the nickname ties into the history of the region
● Actual events that took place that shaped that region
3. Visuals of the logo and how the people of that region have embraced their team
* FOR EACH TEAM
NFL Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Redskins
MLB NBA Arizona Diamondbacks Boston Celtics Baltimore Orioles Charlotte Hornets
Texas Rangers
Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs Utah Jazz
Houston Astros Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners
NHL Toronto Maple Leafs Ottawa Senators Carolina Hurricanes Washington Capitals Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Colorado Avalanche Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks San Jose Sharks
1. Denver Broncos
- The nickname "Broncos" was chosen through a fan contest in 1960, as the team wanted a name that would represent strength and power.
- The nickname ties into the history of the region as it pays homage to the rich history of the American West, particularly the wild horses that roam the area.
- The logo features a powerful and majestic bronco, which represents the spirit of the region. The people of Denver have embraced their team, with a strong fan base that includes enthusiastic tailgating and support at games.
2. Green Bay Packers
- The nickname "Packers" originated from the Indian Packing Company, which was the sponsor of the team when it was founded in 1919.
- The nickname ties into the history of the region as it reflects the strong tradition of the meat packing industry in Green Bay at that time.
- The logo features the letters "G" and "B" intertwined, which stands for Green Bay. The people of Green Bay have embraced their team, with the Packers being the only publicly-owned team in the NFL. The community takes great pride in their team and the support for the Packers runs deep.
3. New Orleans Saints
- The nickname "Saints" was chosen through a fan contest in 1967, as the team wanted a name that would represent the spirit and resilience of the city.
- The nickname ties into the history of the region as it reflects the strong religious and cultural heritage of New Orleans.
- The logo features a fleur-de-lis symbol, which is a widely recognized symbol of New Orleans. The people of New Orleans have embraced their team, especially after the team's Super Bowl victory in 2010. The Saints have become a symbol of hope and unity for the city, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Research: University of Texas Longhorns
- The nickname "Longhorns" originated from the long, curved horns of cattle, which was a prominent industry in Texas during the late 1800s.
- The nickname ties into the history of the region as it reflects the importance of the ranching and cowboy culture in Texas.
- The logo features the head of a longhorn steer, which is a powerful and iconic symbol of Texas. The people of Texas have embraced their university's team, with the Longhorns having a strong and passionate fan base. The team's success and pride in their heritage make the Longhorns a beloved and respected institution in Texas.