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Report: New Orleans Hornets to become “Pelicans” next season
The New Orleans Hornets will officially switch their nickname to the “Pelicans” in an announcement Thursday, reports Yahoo! Sports’ Marc Spears on Twitter. The team plans to use the new name starting next season.
Hornets to announce new nickname of Pelicans, new logo tomorrow,source told Y! Sports.Pelicans is state bird, environmental symbol for state
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) January 23, 2013
Pelicans name and logo go used next season. Merchandise availability to be determined. Pelicans also old name of Nawlins minor league teams.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) January 23, 2013
The move had been expected since Yahoo! reported in early December that the team wanted to change its mascot to the Pelicans. Owner Tom Benson had previously said he wanted a new nickname that was more tied to the region. The Hornets nickname followed the franchise when it moved from Charlotte.
Spears reports the team’s colors will be blue, gold and red.
everytime i see a pelican..i think of the part in scarface..tony..in the tub..smoking a stogie watching nature channels...
fly pelican..fly!!
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LikeI suppose too soon to suggest that Hurricanes might be more intimidating?
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LikeWell they certainly picked out a threatening mascot. I know that whenever I see a pelican my first thought is that of a sleek and fast bird..
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LikeIt is good to see a team developing a more appropriate name after a franchise move. Some of the team monikers have no relationship to the team's current location. The Utah Jazz? What's "jazzy" about Salt Lake City? And the Los Angeles Lakers? Lakers was OK for Minnesota, but LA? Ad what about the Los Angeles (Trolley)Dodgers? Don't get me going about the Cardinals. That's a St. Louis name, how can they be in Phoenix?
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Like"Alright, give us back the Hornets' name, logo, and all other associated rights." – Charlotte and NC residents.
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