Many sports franchises have changed names over the years, often in connection with a location move or ownership change. See how many of these you know and contact us with information on any we have missed, especially in the major leagues.
Original Team Name
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Current Name
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Sports League
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| Brooklyn Dodgers | LA Dodgers | Major League Baseball |
| New Orleans Jazz | Utah Jazz | National Basketball Assoc |
| Buffalo Braves / San Diego Clippers | LA Clippers | National Basketball Assoc. |
| Clash | SJ Earthquakes | Major League Soccer |
| New York Giants | San Francisco Giants | Major League Baseball |
| Rochester Royals / Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City Kings | Sacramento Kings | National Basketball Assoc. |
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