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09-30-2004, 11:23 AM
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Uncle Phil
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What exactly does Grays mean? I'm not too crazy about that name. True, it was a very successful team in DC, but they're not originally from DC. They were relocated from Pittsburgh. Would rather have the name of a team that orginiated in DC. I'd prefer a brand new name entirely
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09-30-2004, 11:28 AM
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Fight for old DC!
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Not sure exactly what it means, but it does have a great history.
Check this out... http://www.negroleaguebaseball.com/t...ead_Grays.html |
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10-04-2004, 10:33 PM
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I totally agree on this one, I'm all for history, but the name Grays is boring and more importantly, the Homestead Grays were based in Pittsburgh, and only used DC as their home away from home when the Pirates were using Forbes Field. I don't like this choice at all. I would go with Senators or Nationals or even Federals. Something to connect the team with the city. I prefer Senators with the history though. |
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10-04-2004, 10:50 PM
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Uncle Phil
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Exactly, DC for the Grays is like what Puerto Rico was for the Expos. Just a home away from home
I like Federals. And go with the same colors and logo they used in the USFL
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10-04-2004, 11:47 PM
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[QUOTE=smootsmack]Exactly, DC for the Grays is like what Puerto Rico was for the Expos. Just a home away from home
I like Federals. And go with the same colors and logo they used in the USFL[/QUOTE I don't see your point. Elaborate for me.
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10-04-2004, 11:58 PM
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One thing that makes the Redskins one of the most successful and unique franchises in the league is because of the racial make-up of it's fans. If you've looked at old films of the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys fans you see very few Black or Hispanic people at the games. But check out the films of the Washington Redskins and you see the people who reflect the nations capitol. The baseball team must reflect the people they want to represent. The Redskins have laid the foundation for outreach programs for the youth and the baseball team will have to follow.
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