Major Professional Team Sorted by Locale

From “A Game With No Rules”

(For individual sports listings, go to Professional Sports Team Names)

See also Teams Sorted by Nickame

This table shows most major professional teams for baseball, football, basketball and hockey for the following leagues, sorted by locale.  There are numerous other professional leagues not included here; but including them is beyond the scope of this site.

Abbreviations are as follows:  

AAFC - All-American Football Conference; 1946-1949

AAU - Amateur Athletic Union, basketball; 1888-now

ABA* - old Amereican Basketball Association; 1967-1976

ABA - Amereican Basketball Association; 2000, 2002-now

AFL I - American Football League; 1926

AFL II - American Football League; 1936-1937

AFL III - American Football League; 1940-1941

AFL IV - American Football League; 1960-1967

AHL - American Hockey League; 1936-now

AL - American League, baseball; 1903-now

APFA - American Professional Football Assoc. (becomes NFL); 1921

BAA - Basketball Association of America; 1946-1948

CFL - Continental Football League; 1965-1969

DBA - District Basketball Association

DBL - District Basketball League

IHL - International Hockey League; 1929-1936

Ind B- Independent basketball team

Ind F - Independent football team

NBA - National Basketball Association; 1946-now

NBL - National Basketball League; 1927-1949

NFL - National Football League (former APFA); 1922-now

NHA - National Hockey Association; 1909-1918

NHL - National Hockey League; 1917-now

NL - National League, baseball; 1903-now

NPBL - National Professional Basketball League; 1950-1951

PCHA - The Pacific Coast Hockey Association played 1911-1924

USFL - United States Football League; 1983-1985

WCHL - Western Canada Hockey League; 1921-1926

WHA - The World Hockey Association; 1972-1979

WHL - The World Hockey League; 1925-1926

WFL - World Football League; 1974-1975

Locale Nickname Dates League
Adirondack Red Wings 1979-1999 AHL
Akron Burkhardts 1916-1916 Ind F
Akron Indians 1926-1926 NFL
Akron Pros 1918-1919 Ind F
Akron Pros 1918-1919 Ind F
Akron Pros 1920-1921 APFA
Akron Pros 1920-1921 APFA
Akron Pros 1920-1925 NFL
Akron Vulcans 1967-1967 CFL
Alabama Hawks 1968-1969 CFL
Albany River Rats 1993- now AHL
Alberta Oilers 1972-1972 WHA
Alexandria-Mongolia United 2005- now ABA
Allegheny Innocents 1882-1890 NL
Anaheim Amegos 1967-1968 ABA*
Anaheim Angels 1997- now AL
Anaheim Ducks 1992-1999 NHL
Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2000- now NHL
Anderson Chiefs 1945-1946 Ind B
Anderson Duffey Packers 1947-1948 NBL
Anderson Packers 1949-1949 NBA
Anderson Packers 1950-1951 NPBL
Arizona Cardinals 1994- now NFL
Arizona Diamond Backs 1998- now NL
Arizona Outlaws 1985-1985 USFL
Arizona Wranglers 1983-1984 USFL
Arkansas Diamonds 1968-1969 CFL
Arkansas Rim Rockers 2004-2005 ABA
Atlanta Braves 1966- now NL
Atlanta Falcons 1966- now NFL
Atlanta Flames 1972-1979 NHL
Atlanta Hawks 1968- now NBA
Atlanta Knights 1996-1996 IHL
Atlanta Mustangs 2004-2004 ABA
Atlanta Thrashers 1997- now NHL
Atlanta Vision 2004- now ABA
Baltimore Bandits 1995-1997 AHL
Baltimore Blades 1975-1975 WHA
Baltimore Blades 1975-1975 WHA
Baltimore Bullets 1944-1947 ABL
Baltimore Bullets 1948-1949 BAA
Baltimore Bullets 1950-1954 NBA
Baltimore Bullets 1963-1972 NBA
Baltimore Claws 1975-1975 ABA*
Baltimore Clippers 1962-1975 AHL
Baltimore Colts 1947-1949 AAFC
Baltimore Colts 1947-1950 NFL
Baltimore Colts 1953-1983 NFL
Baltimore Hustlers 1975-1975 ABA*
Baltimore Orioles 1901-1902 AL
Baltimore Orioles 1954- now AL
Baltimore Pearls 2005- now ABA
Baltimore Ravens 1996- now NFL
Baltimore Skipjacks 1982-1993 AHL
Baltimore Stars 1985-1985 USFL
Baton Rouge Cajun Pelicans 2004-2005 ABA
Beijing Aoshen Olympian 2005- now ABA
Bellevue Blackhawks 2004- now ABA
Bellingham Slam 2005- now ABA
Big Valley Shockwave 2005- now ABA
Binghamton Rangers 1990-1997 AHL
Binghamton Senators 2002- now AHL
Binghamton Whalers 1977-1990 AHL
Birmingham Americans 1974-1974 WFL
Birmingham Bulls 1976-1978 WHA
Birmingham Magicians 2005- now ABA
Birmingham Stallions 1983-1985 USFL
Birmingham Vulcans 1975-1975 WFL
Boston Americans 1900-1900 AL
Boston Beaneaters 1883-1906 NL
Boston Bears 1940-1940 AFL III
Boston Bees 1936-1940 NL
Boston Braves 1912-1935 NL
Boston Braves 1932-1932 NFL
Boston Braves 1941-1952 NL
Boston Braves 1971-1974 AHL
Boston Breakers 1983-1983 USFL
Boston Bruins 1924- now NHL
Boston Bulldogs 1926-1926 AFL I
Boston Bulldogs 1929-1929 NFL
Boston Celtics 1946-1949 BAA
Boston Celtics 1950- now NBA
Boston Doves 1907-1910 NL
Boston Frenzy 2004-2006 ABA
Boston Patriots 1960-1969 AFL
Boston Patriots 1970-1970 NFL
Boston Pilgrims 1903-1904 AL
Boston Plymouth Rocks 1900-1900 AL
Boston Puritans 1905-1906 AL
Boston Red Caps 1876-1882 NL
Boston Red Sox 1907- now AL
Boston Red Stockings 1871-1875 NL
Boston Redskins 1933-1936 NFL
Boston Rustlers 1911-1911 NL
Boston Shamrocks 1936-1937 AFL II
Boston Somersets 1901-1902 AL
Boston Yanks 1944-1948 NFL
Bridgeport Sound Tigers 2001- now AHL
Brooklyn Americans 1941-1942 NHL
Brooklyn Bridegrooms 1884-1898 NL
Brooklyn Dodgers 1913-1913 NL
Brooklyn Dodgers 1930-1943 NFL
Brooklyn Dodgers 1931-1957 NL
Brooklyn Dodgers 1946-1948 AAFC
Brooklyn Dodgers 1966-1966 CFL
Brooklyn Horseman 1926-1926 AFL I
Brooklyn Lions 1926-1926 NFL
Brooklyn Robins 1914-1930 NL
Brooklyn Superbas 1899-1912 NL
Brooklyn Tigers 1936-1936 AFL II
Brooklyn Tigers 1944-1944 NFL
Brooklyn Wonders 2005- now ABA
Brooklyn-New York Yankees 1949-1949 AAFC
Buffalo All-Americans 1920-1921 APFA
Buffalo All-Americans 1922-1923 NFL
Buffalo Bills 1947-1949 AAFC
Buffalo Bills 1960-1969 APFA
Buffalo Bills 1970- now NFL
Buffalo Bisons 1924-1925 NFL
Buffalo Bisons 1929-1929 NFL
Buffalo Bisons 1936-1936 AHL
Buffalo Bisons 1940-1970 AHL
Buffalo Bisons 1946-1946 AAFC
Buffalo Bisons 1946-1946 NBL
Buffalo Braves 1970-1977 NBA
Buffalo Indians 1940-1941 AFL III
Buffalo Rangers 1926-1927 NFL
Buffalo Sabres 1970- now NHL
Buffalo Silverbacks 2005- now ABA
Calgary Cowboys 1975-1976 NFL
Calgary Drillers 2004- now NFL
Calgary Drillers 2004-2004 ABA
Calgary Flames 1980- now NHL
California Angels 1965-1996 AL
California Golden Seals 1967-1967 AHL
California Golden Seals 1970-1975 AHL
Canton Bulldogs 1915-1921 AHL
Canton Bulldogs 1915-1921 Ind F
Canton Bulldogs 1920-1921 AHL
Canton Bulldogs 1920-1921 APFA
Canton Bulldogs 1922-1926 APFA
Canton Bulldogs 1922-1926 NFL
Canton Pros 1911-1914 Ind F
Cape Breton Oilers 1988-1996 NFL
Cape Cod Frenzy 2006- now ABA
Capital Bullets 1973-1973 NBA
Capitol District Islanders 1990-1993 AHL
Carolina Cougars 1969-1973 ABA*
Carolina Hurricanes 1997- now NHL
Carolina Monarchs 1995-1997 AHL
Carolina Panthers 1995- now NFL
Carolina Thunder 2004-2004 ABA
Carolina Thunder 2004-2005 ABA
Carson Buzz 2005- now ABA
Cedar Rapids Running Guns 2005- now ABA
Central Valley Dawgs 2004-2004 ABA
Charleston Rockets 1965-1968 CFL
Charlotte Bobcats 2004- now NBA
Charlotte Hornets 1974-1975 WFL
Charlotte Hornets 1988-2002 NBA
Chicago Bears 1922- now NFL
Chicago Blackhawks 1926- now NHL
Chicago Blitz 1983-1984 USFL
Chicago Bulls 1926-1926 AFL I
Chicago Bulls 1966- now NBA
Chicago Cardinals 1901-1920 Ind F
Chicago Cardinals 1921-1921 APFA
Chicago Cardinals 1922-1943 NFL
Chicago Cardinals 1945-1959 NFL
Chicago Colts 1890-1897 NL
Chicago Cougars 1972-1974 WHA
Chicago Cubs 1903- now NL
Chicago Fire 1974-1974 WFL
Chicago Hornets 1949-1949 AAFC
Chicago Orphans 1898-1902 NL
Chicago Owls 1968-1969 CFL
Chicago Packers 1961-1961 NBA
Chicago Rockets 1946-1948 AAFC
Chicago Rockstars 2005- now ABA
Chicago Skyliners 2000-2001 ABA
Chicago Soldiers 2004-2005 ABA
Chicago Stags 1946-1948 BAA
Chicago Stags 1949-1950 NBA
Chicago Staleys 1921-1921 APFA
Chicago Tigers 1920-1920 APFA
Chicago White Sox 1904- now AL
Chicago White Stockings 1876-1889 NL
Chicago White Stockings 1900-1903 AL
Chicago Winds 1975-1975 WFL
Chicago Wolves 1994-2001 IHL
Chicago Wolves 2002- now AHL
Chicago Zephyrs 1962-1962 NBA
Cincinnati Bengals 1937-1937 AFL II
Cincinnati Bengals 1940-1941 AFL III
Cincinnati Bengals 1968-1969 AFL
Cincinnati Bengals 1970- now NFL
Cincinnati Blaze 2004-2005 ABA
Cincinnati Celts 1921-1921 APFA
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks 1993- now AHL
Cincinnati Mohawks 1949-1952 AHL
Cincinnati Red Stockings 1869-1933 NL
Cincinnati Redlegs 1953-1958 NL
Cincinnati Reds 1933-1934 NFL
Cincinnati Reds 1934-1952 NL
Cincinnati Reds 1959- now NL
Cincinnati Royals 1957-1971 NBA
Cincinnati Stingers 1975-1978 WHA
Cincinnati Swords 1971-1974 AHL
Cleveand Rebels 1946-1946 BAA
Cleveland Barons 1936-1972 AHL
Cleveland Barons 1976-1978 AHL
Cleveland Barons 2001- now AHL
Cleveland Bluebirds 1901-1901 AL
Cleveland Blues 1901-1901 AL
Cleveland Broncos 1902-1904 AL
Cleveland Browns 1946-1949 AAFC
Cleveland Browns 1950-1995 NFL
Cleveland Browns 1999- now NFL
Cleveland Bulldogs 1924-1925 NFL
Cleveland Bulldogs 1927-1927 NFL
Cleveland Cavaliers 1970- now NBA
Cleveland Crusaders 1972-1975 WHA
Cleveland Falcons 1923-1936 AHL
Cleveland Indians 1915- now AL
Cleveland Indians 1921-1921 APFA
Cleveland Indians 1923-1923 NFL
Cleveland Indians 1931-1931 NFL
Cleveland Naps 1905-1914 AL
Cleveland Panthers 1926-1926 AFL I
Cleveland Rams 1936-1936 AFL II
Cleveland Rams 1937-1945 NFL
Cleveland Spiders 1899-1900 NL
Cleveland Tigers 1920-1921 APFA
Cobalt Silver Kings 1909-1910 NHA
Colorado Avalanche 1995- now NHL
Colorado Rockies 1976-1981 NHL
Colorado Rockies 1991- now NL
Colorado Storm 2004-2005 ABA
Columbia Rottweilers 2005- now ABA
Columbus Blue Jackets 2000- now NHL
Columbus Bullies 1940-1941 AFL III
Columbus Panhandles 1907-1919 Ind F
Columbus Panhandles 1920-1923 APFA
Columbus Panhandles 1920-1923 NFL
Columbus Tigers 1924-1926 NFL
Congerville Flyers 1910-1915 Ind F
Cornwall Aces 1993-1996 AHL
Dallas Chaparrals 1967-1969 ABA*
Dallas Chaparrals 1971-1972 ABA*
Dallas Cowboys 1960- now NFL
Dallas Mavericks 1980- now NBA
Dallas Rockets 1969-1969 CFL
Dallas Stars 1994- now NHL
Dallas Texans 1952-1952 NFL
Dallas Texans 1960-1962 AFL
Dayton Triangles 1920-1921 APFA
Dayton Triangles 1922-1929 NFL
Decatur Staleys 1920-1920 APFA
Denver Ambrose Jellymakers 1945-1946 AAU
Denver American Legion 1941-1944 AAU
Denver Broncos 1960-1969 AFL
Denver Broncos 1970- now NFL
Denver Frontier Refiners 1950-1951 NPBL
Denver Gold 1983-1985 USFL
Denver Nuggets 1939-1940 AAU
Denver Nuggets 1947-1947 AAU
Denver Nuggets 1948-1948 NBL
Denver Nuggets 1949-1949 NBA
Denver Nuggets 1974-1975 ABA*
Denver Nuggets 1976- now NBA
Denver Rockets{Larks} 1967-1974 ABA*
Denver Safeway Stores 1936-1938 AAU
Denver Safeway-Piggly Wigglys 1935-1935 AAU
Denver Spurs 1975-1975 WHA
Detroit Cougars 1926-1929 NHL
Detroit Dogs 2000-2001 ABA
Detroit Falcons 1930-1931 NHL
Detroit Falcons 1947-1947 BAA
Detroit Gems 1946-1946 NBL
Detroit Heralds 1911-1919 Ind F
Detroit Heralds 1920-1920 APFA
Detroit Heralds 1921-1921 NFL
Detroit Lions 1934- now NFL
Detroit Panthers 1925-1926 NFL
Detroit Pistons 1957- now NBA
Detroit Red Wings 1932- now NHL
Detroit Tigers 1894-1895 AL
Detroit Tigers 1901- now AL
Detroit Wheels 1974-1974 WFL
Detroit Wheels 2004- now ABA
Detroit Wolverines 1928-1928 NFL
Duluth Eskimos 1926-1927 NFL
Duluth Kelleys 1923-1925 NFL
Edmonton Oilers 1973-1978 WHA
Edmonton Oilers 1979- now NHL
Edmonton Roadrunners 2003- now AHL
Erie Blades 1981-1982 AHL
Eugene Bombers 1967-1967 CFL
Evansville Agogans 1951-1951 NPBL
Evansville Crimson Giants 1921-1921 NFL
Evansville Crimson Giants 1922-1922 APFA
Florida Blazers 1974-1974 WFL
Florida Marlins 1993- now NL
Florida Panthers 1993- now NHL
FortWayne Pistons 1948-1949 BAA
FortWayne Pistons 1950-1956 NBA
FortWayne Zollner Pistons 1939-1940 Ind B
FortWayne Zollner Pistons 1941-1947 NBL
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1924-1931 NFL
Fredericton Canadiens 1990-1999 AHL
Fredericton Express 1981-1987 AHL
Fresno Heat Wave 2003- now ABA
Ft. Wayne Warriors 1965-1965 CFL
Ft. Worth Braves 1969-1969 CFL
Gallup Outlaws 2005- now ABA
Georgia Reigning Knights 2004-2004 ABA
GoldenState Warriors 1971- now NBA
Grand Rapids Griffins 1996-2000 IHL
Grand Rapids Griffins 2001- now AHL
Green Bay Packers 1920-1921 APFA
Green Bay Packers 1922- now NFL
Gwinnett Gwizzlies 2004-2005 ABA
Haileybury Aeros 1909-1910 NHA
Halifax Citadels 1988-1993 AHL
Hamilton Bulldogs 1996- now AHL
Hamilton Canucks 1992-1994 AHL
Hamilton Tigers 1920-1925 NHL
Hammond Pros 1920-1921 APFA
Hammond Pros 1922-1926 NFL
Hammond Rollers 2005- now ABA
Hampton Gulls 1977-1978 AHL
Harlem Revivals 2004-2005 ABA
Harlem Strong Dogs 2004-2004 ABA
Hartford Blues 1926-1926 NFL
Hartford Charter Oaks 1965-1967 CFL
Hartford Whalers 1979-1996 NHL
Hartford Wolf Pack 1997- now AHL
Hawaii Warriors 1969-1969 CFL
Hermosillo Seris 2004-2005 ABA
Hershey Bears 1938- now AHL
Honolulu Hawaiians The 1974-1975 WFL
Horlick/Racine Legion 1918-1921 Ind F
Houston Aeros 1972-1978 WHA
Houston Aeros 1994-2000 IHL
Houston Aeros 2001- now AHL
Houston Astros 1965- now NL
Houston Colt .45s 1962-1964 NL
Houston Gamblers 1984-1985 USFL
Houston Havoc 2005- now ABA
Houston Mavericks 1967-1968 ABA
Houston Oilers 1960-1969 AFL
Houston Oilers 1970-1996 NFL
Houston Rockets 1971- now NBA
Houston Texans 1974-1974 WFL
Houston Texans 2002- now NFL
Indiana Alley Cats 2005- now ABA
Indiana Legends 2000-2001 ABA
Indiana Legends 2002-2004 ABA
Indiana Pacers 1967-1975 ABA*
Indiana Pacers 1976- now NBA
Indianapolis Capitals 1939-1952 AHL
Indianapolis Capitals 1968-1969 CFL
Indianapolis Colts 1984- now NFL
Indianapolis Jets 1948-1949 NBL
Indianapolis KauskyACs 1931-1931 Ind B
Indianapolis Kautskys 1932-1932 NBL
Indianapolis Kautskys 1933-1935 Ind B
Indianapolis Kautskys 1935-1936 MBC
Indianapolis Kautskys 1937-1938 NBL
Indianapolis Kautskys 1940-1940 Ind F
Indianapolis Kautskys 1941-1942 NBL
Indianapolis Kautskys 1945-1947 NBL
Indianapolis Kautskys 1946-1946 BAA
Indianapolis Olympians 1949-1953 NBA
Indianapolis Racers 1974-1978 WHA
Iowa Stars 2005- now AHL
Jacksonville Barons 1972-1974 AHL
Jacksonville Bulls 1984-1985 USFL
Jacksonville Express 1975-1975 WFL
Jacksonville Jaguars 1995- now NFL
Jacksonville Jam 2005- now ABA
Jacksonville Sharks 1974-1974 WFL
Jacksonville Wave 2004-2004 ABA
Jersey Jays 1969-1969 CFL
Jersey Squires 2004-2004 ABA
Juarez Gallos 2004-2004 ABA
Kansas City A's 1962-1967 AL
Kansas City Athletics 1955-1961 AL
Kansas City Blues 1924-1925 NFL
Kansas City Chiefs 1963-1969 AFL
Kansas City Chiefs 1970- now NFL
Kansas City Cowboys 1926-1926 NFL
Kansas City Kings 1975-1984 NBA
Kansas City Knights 2000-2004 ABA
Kansas City Royals 1968- now AL
Kansas City Royals 1999- now NL
Kansas City Scouts 1974-1975 NHL
Kansas City-Omaha Kings 1972-1974 NBA
Kenosha Maroons 1924-1924 NFL
Kentucky Colonels 1967-1975 ABA*
Kentucky Colonels 2004-2005 ABA
Kentucky Pro Cats 2000-2001 ABA
Kentucky Pro Cats 2000-2001 ABA
Kentucky Thoroughblades 1996-2001 AHL
Knoxville Noise 2005- now ABA
Las Vegas Cowboys 1968-1969 CFL
Las Vegas Rattlers 2003-2003 ABA
Las Vegas Rattlers 2004-2005 ABA
Las Vegas Slam 2001-2001 ABA
Las Vegas Slam 2002-2002 ABA
Las Vegas Venom 2005- now ABA
Lincoln Thunder 2005- now ABA
Long Beach Admirals 1967-1967 CFL
Long Beach Jam 2004-2004 ABA
Los Angeles Aftershock 2005- now ABA
Los Angeles Angels 1961-1964 AL
Los Angeles Buccaneers 1926-1926 NFL
Los Angeles Bulldogs 1937-1937 AFL II
Los Angeles Chargers 1960-1962 AFL
Los Angeles Clippers 1984- now NBA
Los Angeles Dodgers 1958- now NL
Los Angeles Dons 1946-1949 AAFC
Los Angeles Express 1983-1985 USFL
Los Angeles Kings 1967- now NHL
Los Angeles Lakers 1960- now NBA
Los Angeles Raiders 1982-1994 NFL
Los Angeles Rams 1946-1994 NFL
Los Angeles Sharks 1972-1973 WHA
Los Angeles Stars 1968-1970 ABA*
Los Angeles Stars 2000-2004 ABA
Los Angeles Wildcats 1926-1926 AFL I
Louisiana Cajun Pelicans 2004-2004 ABA
Louisville Brecks 1921-1921 APFA
Louisville Brecks 1922-1923 NFL
Louisville Colonels 1926-1926 NFL
Louisville Panthers 1999-2001 AHL
Lowell Lock Monsters 1998- now AHL
Maine Mariners 1977-1991 AHL
Manchester Monarchs 2001- now AHL
Manitoba Moose 1996-2000 IHL
Manitoba Moose 2001- now AHL
Maryland Nighthawks 2004- now ABA
Memphis Grizzlies 1975-1975 WFL
Memphis Grizzlies 2002- now NBA
Memphis Houn'Dawgs 2000-2002 ABA
Memphis Pros 1970-1971 ABA*
Memphis Showboats 1984-1985 USFL
Memphis Sounds 1974-1974 ABA*
Memphis Southmen 1974-1974 WFL
Memphis Tams 1972-1973 ABA*
Mexicali Sentinels 2006- now ABA
Mexico Golden (Monterrey) Aztecs 1969-1969 CFL
Miami Dolphins 1966-1969 AFL
Miami Dolphins 1970- now NFL
Miami Floridians 1968-1970 ABA*
Miami Heat 1988- now NBA
Miami Seahawks 1946-1946 AAFC
Miami Seahawks 1946-1946 AFL
Miami The Floridians 1970-1972 ABA*
Michigan Panthers 1983-1984 USFL
Michigan Stags 1974-1974 WHA
Michigan (Detroit) Arrows 1968-1968 CFL
Milwaukee Admirals 1977-2000 IHL
Milwaukee Admirals 2001- now IHL
Milwaukee Badgers 1922-1926 NFL
Milwaukee Braves 1953-1965 NL
Milwaukee Brewers 1894-1901 AL
Milwaukee Brewers 1970-1998 AL
Milwaukee Brewers 1999- now NL
Milwaukee Bucks 1968- now NBA
Milwaukee Chiefs 1940-1941 AFL III
Milwaukee Hawks 1951-1954 NBA
Minneapolis Lakers 1947-1947 NBL
Minneapolis Lakers 1948-1948 BAA
Minneapolis Lakers 1949-1959 NBA
Minneapolis Marines 1921-1921 APFA
Minneapolis Marines 1922-1924 NFL
Minneapolis Redjackets 1929-1930 NFL
Minneapolis/St. Paul Slamma Jammas 2005- now ABA
Minnesota Fighting Saints 1976-1976 WHA
Minnesota Muskies 1967-1968 ABA*
Minnesota North Stars 1967-1993 NHL
Minnesota Pipers 1968-1968 ABA*
Minnesota Timberwolves 1989- now NBA
Minnesota Twins 1961- now AL
Minnesota Vikings 1961- now NFL
Minnesota Wild 2000- now NHL
Mississauga Red Wolves 2005- now ABA
Mississippi Miracles 2005- now ABA
Mississippi Stingers 2004-2004 ABA
Moncton Alpines 1982-1984 AHL
Moncton Golden Flames 1984-1987 AHL
Moncton Hawks 1987-1994 AHL
Monterrey Poison 2005- now ABA
Montreal Beavers 1966-1967 CFL
Montreal Canadiens 1910-1916 Ind F
Montreal Canadiens 1917- now NHL
Montreal Expos 1969-2004 NL
Montreal Maroons 1924-1938 NHL
Montreal Matrix 2005- now ABA
Montreal Shamrocks 1908-1910 NHA
Montreal Voyageurs 1969-1970 AHL
Montreal Wanderers 1909-1917 NHA
Moose Jaw Sheiks 1921-1922 WCHL
Muncie Flyer 1920-1921 APFA
Muncie Flyers 1916-1919 Ind F
Nashville Predators 1998- now NHL
Nashville Rhythm 2004-2004 ABA
New Brunswick Hawks 1978-1982 AHL
New England Patriots 1971- now NFL
New England Whalers 1972-1978 WHA
New Haven Beast 1997-1999 AHL
New Haven Eagles 1936-1943 AHL
New Haven Eagles 1945-1945 AHL
New Haven Nighthawks 1972-1993 AHL
New Haven Ramblers 1956-1950 AHL
New Jersey Americans 1967-1968 ABA*
New Jersey Devils 1982- now NHL
New Jersey Generals 1983-1985 USFL
New Jersey Knights 1973-1973 WHA
New Jersey Nets 1977- now NBA
New Jersey Sky Cats 2004-2004 ABA
New Mexico Style 2005- now ABA
New Orleans Blues 2005- now ABA
New Orleans Breakers 1984-1984 USFL
New Orleans Buccaneers 1967-1969 ABA*
New Orleans Hornets 2003- now NBA
New Orleans Jazz 1974-1978 NBA
New Orleans Saints 1967- now NFL
New York Americans 1925-1940 NHL
New York Americans 1941-1941 AFL III
New York Brickley's Giants 1921-1921 APFA
New York Bulldogs 1949-1949 NFL
New York Giants 1885-1957 NL
New York Giants 1925- now NFL
New York Golden Blades 1973-1973 WHA
New York Gothams 1882-1884 NL
New York Highlanders 1903-1912 AL
New York Islanders 1972- now NHL
New York Jets 1963-1969 AFL
New York Jets 1970- now NFL
New York Knickerbockers 1946- now NBA
New York Knickerbockers 1946-1949 BAA
New York Mets 1962- now NL
New York Nets 1968-1975 ABA*
New York Nets 1976-1977 NBA
New York Raiders 1972-1972 WHA
New York Rangers 1926- now NHL
New York Stars 1974-1974 WFL
New York Titans 1960-1962 AFL
New York Yankees 1913- now AL
New York Yankees 1926-1926 AFL I
New York Yankees 1927-1928 NFL
New York Yankees 1936-1937 AFL II
New York Yankees 1940-1940 AFL III
New York Yankees 1946-1948 AAFC
New York Yanks 1950-1951 NFL
Newark Bears 1926-1926 AFL I
Newark Bears 1965-1965 CFL
Newark Express 2005- now ABA
Newark Tornadoes 1930-1930 NFL
Newmarket Saints 1986-1991 AHL
Norfolk Admirals 2000- now AHL
Norfolk Neptunes 1965-1965 CFL
Norfolk Neptunes 1966-1969 CFL
Nova Scotia Oilers 1984-1987 AHL
Nova Scotia Voyageurs 1971-1983 AHL
Oakland Athletics 1968- now AL
Oakland Invaders 1983-1985 USFL
Oakland Oaks 1967-1968 ABA*
Oakland Raiders 1960-1969 AFL
Oakland Raiders 1970-1981 NFL
Oakland Raiders 1995- now NFL
Oakland Seals 1968-1969 AHL
Ohio Aviators 2005- now ABA
Ohio Valley (Wheeling) Ironmen 1968-1969 CFL
Oklahoma Outlaws 1984-1984 USFL
Oklahoma (Tulsa) Thunderbirds 1969-1969 CFL
Oklahoma City Ballhawgs 2004-2005 ABA
Oklahoma City Plainsmen 1968-1968 CFL
Omaha Mustangs 1968-1969 CFL
Ontario Warriors 2004-2004 ABA
Oorang Indians 1922-1923 NFL
Orange Tornadoes 1929-1929 NFL
Orange County Buzz 2004-2004 ABA
Orange County Ramblers 1967-1968 CFL
Oregon Riptide 2005- now ABA
Orlando Aces 2006- now ABA
Orlando Magic 1989- now NBA
Orlando Panthers 1966-1969 CFL
Orlando Renegades 1985-1985 USFL
Ottawa Civics 1976-1976 WHA
Ottawa Nationals 1972-1972 WHA
Ottawa Senators 1917-1933 NHL
Ottawa Senators 1992- now NHL
Palm Beach Imperials 2005- now ABA
Pennsylvania Pit Bulls 2004-2004 ABA
Peoria Kings 2006- now ABA
Philadelphia 76ers 1963- now NBA
Philadelphia Athletics 1901-1954 AL
Philadelphia Bell 1974-1975 WFL
Philadelphia Blazers 1972-1973 WHA
Philadelphia Blue Jays 1944-1945 NL
Philadelphia Bulldogs 1965-1967 CFL
Philadelphia Eagles 1933-1942 NFL
Philadelphia Eagles 1944- now NFL
Philadelphia Firebird 1975-1978 AHL
Philadelphia Flyers 1967- now NHL
Philadelphia Fusion 2004-2004 ABA
Philadelphia Phantoms 1996- now AHL
Philadelphia Phillies 1890-1943 NL
Philadelphia Phillies 1946- now NL
Philadelphia Quakers 1880-1889 NL
Philadelphia Quakers 1926-1926 AFL I
Philadelphia Quakers 1930-1931 NHL
Philadelphia Ramblers 1936-1949 AHL
Philadelphia Rockets 1940-1942 AHL
Philadelphia Stars 1983-1984 USFL
Philadelphia Warriors 1946-1949 BAA
Philadelphia Warriors 1950-1961 NBA
Philadelphia/Pittsburgh Steagles 1943-1943 NFL
Phoenix Cardinals 1988-1993 NFL
Phoenix Coyotes 1997- now NHL
Phoenix Eclipse 2000-2002 ABA
Phoenix Roadrunners 1974-1976 WHA
Phoenix Suns 1968- now NBA
Pittsburgh Americans 1936-1937 AFL II
Pittsburgh Condors 1970-1971 ABA*
Pittsburgh Hornets 1936-1955 AHL
Pittsburgh Ironmen 1946-1947 BAA
Pittsburgh Maulers 1984-1984 USFL
Pittsburgh Penguins 1967- now NHL
Pittsburgh Pipers 1966-1969 ABA*
Pittsburgh Pirates 1891- now NL
Pittsburgh Pirates 1925-1930 NHL
Pittsburgh Pirates 1933-1940 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers 1941-1942 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers 1945- now NFL
Pittsburgh Xplosion 2005- now ABA
Portland Breakers 1985-1985 USFL
Portland Loggers 1969-1969 CFL
Portland Pirates 1993- now AHL
Portland Reign 2004-2004 ABA
Portland Rosebuds 1925-1925 WHL
Portland Storm 1974-1974 WFL
Portland Thunder 1975-1975 WFL
Portland Trail Blazers 1970- now NBA
Portsmouth Spartans 1930-1933 NFL
Pottsville Maroons 1925-1928 NFL
Prince Edward Island Senators 1993-1996 AHL
Providence Bruins 1992- now AHL
Providence Indians 1965-1965 CFL
Providence Reds 1936-1975 AHL
Providence Steam Roller 1916-1924 Ind F
Providence Steam Roller 1925-1931 NFL
Providence Steam Roller 1946-1948 BAA
Quad Cities (Moline) Raiders 1968-1968 CFL
Quebec Bulldogs 1909-1917 NHA
Quebec Bulldogs 1919-1920 NHL
Quebec Citadelles 1999-2002 AHL
Quebec Jumping Frogs 2005- now ABA
Quebec Nordiques 1972-1978 WHA
Quebec Nordiques 1972-1993 WHA
Quebec Nordiques 1979-1994 NHL
Quebec Nordiques 1979-1994 NHL
Quebec Rafales 1997-1999 IHL
Racine Legion 1922-1924 NFL
Racine Tornadoes 1926-1926 NFL
Regina Capitals 1921-1926 WCHL
Rhode Island Reds 1976-1976 AHL
Richmond Rebels 1965-1967 CFL
Richmond Robins 1971-1976 AHL
Rochester Americans 1956- now AHL
Rochester Eber Seagrams 1942-1942 Ind B
Rochester Jeffersons 1910-1919 Ind F
Rochester Jeffersons 1920-1921 APFA
Rochester Jeffersons 1922-1925 NFL
Rochester Pros 1943-1944 Ind B
Rochester Razorsharks 2005- now ABA
Rochester Royals 1945-1947 NBL
Rochester Royals 1948-1949 BAA
Rochester Royals 1950-1956 NBA
Rochester Seagrams 1923-1931 Ind B
Rochester Seagrams 1932-1932 DBA
Rochester Seagrams 1933-1935 DBL
Rochester Seagrams 1936-1941 Ind B
Rochester Tigers 1936-1937 AFL II
Rock Island Independents 1912-1919 Ind F
Rock Island Independents 1920-1921 APFA
Rock Island Independents 1922-1925 NFL
Rock Island Independents 1926-1926 AFL I
Sacramento Buccaneers 1967-1969 CFL
Sacramento Kings 1985- now NBA
Saint John Flames 1993-2003 AHL
Salt Lake Dream 2005- now ABA
San Antonio Gunslingers 1973-1973 ABA*
San Antonio Gunslingers 1984-1985 USFL
San Antonio Rampage 2002- now AHL
San Antonio Spurs 1974-1975 ABA*
San Antonio Spurs 1976- now NBA
San Antonio Toros 1969-1969 CFL
San Antonio Wings 1975-1975 WFL
San Diego Chargers 1963-1969 AFL
San Diego Chargers 1970- now NFL
San Diego Clippers 1978-1984 NBA
San Diego Conquistadors 1972-1974 ABA*
San Diego Mariners 1974-1976 WHA
San Diego Padres 1969- now NL
San Diego Rockets 1967-1970 NBA
San Diego Sails 1975-1975 ABA*
San Diego Wildcats 2005- now ABA
San Diego Wildfire 2000-2000 ABA
San Diego Wildfire 2000-2002 ABA
San Francisco 49ers 1946-1949 AAFC
San Francisco 49ers 1950- now NFL
San Francisco Giants 1958- now NL
San Francisco Warriors 1962-1966 NBA
San Francisco Warriors 1967-1970 ABA*
San Jose Apaches 1967-1967 CFL
San Jose Sharks 1991- now NHL
Saskatoon Crescents 1923-1928 WCHL
Saskatoon Skeiks 1922-1923 WCHL
Seattle Mariners 1977- now AL
Seattle Metropolitans 1915-1924 WCHL
Seattle Pilots 1969-1969 AL
Seattle Rangers 1967-1969 CFL
Seattle Seahawks 1976- now NFL
Seattle Supersonics 1967- now NBA
Sheboygan Red Skins 1938-1948 NBL
Sheboygan Red Skins 1949-1949 NBA
Sheboygan Red Skins 1950-1951 NPBL
Sherbrooke Canadiens 1984-1989 AHL
Sherbrooke Jets 1982-1983 AHL
Shreveport Steamer 1974-1975 WFL
Southern California Surf 2001-2001 ABA
Southern California Sun 1974-1975 WFL
Southern California Surf 2002-2002 ABA
Spokane Canaries 1916-1917 PCHA
Spokane Shockers 1968-1969 CFL
Springfield Acorns 1965-1965 CFL
Springfield Falcons 1994- now AHL
Springfield Indians 1936-1942 AHL
Springfield Indians 1954-1966 AHL
Springfield Indians 1974-1993 AHL
Springfield Kings 1967-1973 AHL
St. Catharines Saints 1982-1985 AHL
St. John's Maple Leafs 1996- now AHL
St. Louis All-Stars 1923-1923 NFL
St. Louis Blues 1967- now NHL
St. Louis Bombers 1946-1949 BAA
St. Louis Bombers 1950-1950 NBA
St. Louis Brown Stockings 1881-1898 NL
St. Louis Browns 1902-1953 AL
St. Louis Cardinals 1900- now NL
St. Louis Cardinals 1960-1987 NFL
St. Louis Eagles 1934-1934 NHL
St. Louis Flight 2004-2004 ABA
St. Louis Flyers 1944-1953 AHL
St. Louis Gunners 1934-1934 NFL
St. Louis Gunners 1935-1941 Ind F
St. Louis Hawks 1955-1967 NBA
St. Louis Perfectos 1899-1899 NL
St. Louis Rams 1994- now NFL
St. Louis Rottweilers 2004-2004 ABA
St. Louis Spirits of St. Louis 1974-1975 ABA*
St. Louis Stunners 2005- now ABA
St. Louis/Pittsburgh Card/Pitt 1944-1944 NFL
Staten Island Stapes 1931-1932 NFL
Staten Island Stapletons 1915-1925 Ind F
Staten Island Stapletons 1929-1930 NFL
Staten Island Stapletons 1929-1930 NFL
Strong Island Sound 2005- now ABA
Syracuse Crunch 1996- now AHL
Syracuse Eagles 1974-1974 AHL
Syracuse Firebirds 1979-1979 AHL
Syracuse Nationals 1946-1949 NBL
Syracuse Nationals 1950-1962 NBA
Syracuse Stars 1936-1939 AHL
Syracuse Warriors 1951-1954 AHL
Tacoma Navigators 2005- now ABA
Tampa Bay Bandits 1983-1985 USFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976- now NFL
Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1998- now AL
Tampa Bay Lightning 1992- now NHL
Tampa Bay Strong Dogs 2005- now ABA
Tampa Bay Thunder Dawgs 2000-2001 ABA
Tennessee Oilers 1997-1998 NFL
Tennessee Titans 1999- now NFL
Texarkana Titans 1969-1969 CFL
Texas Chaparrals 1970-1970 ABA*
Texas Rangers 1972- now AL
Texas Tycoons 2004- now ABA
Tidewater Wings 1971-1972 AHL
Tijuana Dragons 2004- now ABA
Tijuano Diablos 2004-2004 ABA
Toledo Ice 2005- now ABA
Toledo Maroons 1906-1921 Ind F
Toledo Maroons 1922-1923 NFL
Tonawanda Lumbermen 1921-1921 APFA
Toronto 228th Battalion 1916-1917 NHA
Toronto Arenas 1917-1919 NHL
Toronto Blue Jays 1977- now AL
Toronto Huskies 1946-1947 BAA
Toronto Les Canadiens 1909-1911 NHA
Toronto Maple Leafs 1926- now NHL
Toronto Ontarios 1913-1914 NHA
Toronto Raptors 1995- now NBA
Toronto Rifles 1965-1967 CFL
Toronto Shamrocks 1914-1915 NHA
Toronto St. Patricks 1919-1926 NHL
Toronto Tecumsehs 1912-1913 NHA
Toronto Toros 1973-1975 WHA
Tri-City (Midland MI) Apollos 1969-1969 CFL
Tri-City (Moline-Rock Island-Davenport) Blackhawks 1947-1949 NBL
Tri-City (Moline-Rock Island-Davenport) Blackhawks 1949-1951 NBA
Twin City Ballers 2005- now ABA
Utah Grizzlies 1995-2000 IHL
Utah Grizzlies 2001- now AHL
Utah Jazz 1979- now NBA
Utah Snowbears 2004-2004 ABA
Utah Stars 1970-1975 ABA*
Utica Devils 1987-1993 AHL
Vancouver Blazers 1973-1974 WHA
Vancouver Canucks 1970- now NHL
Vancouver Grizzlies 1995-2001 NBA
Vancouver Maroons 1922-1925 WCHL
Vancouver Millionaires 1911-1921 WCHL
Vermont Frost Heaves 2005- now ABA
Victoria Aristocrats 1913-1912 PCHA
Victoria Aristocrats 1918-1920 PCHA
Victoria Cougars 1922-1923 PCHL
Victoria Cougars 1924-1926 WHL
Victoria Senators 1911-1912 PCHA
Victoria Steelers 1967-1967 CFL
Virginia Squires 1970-1975 ABA*
Virginia Wings 1973-1975 AHL
Visalia Dawgs 2004-2004 ABA
Waco Wranglers2005- now ABA
Washington Bullets 1974-1996 NBA
Washington Capitals 1946-1950 BAA
Washington Capitals 1974- now NHL
Washington Caps 1969-1969 ABA*
Washington Federals 1983-1984 USFL
Washington Lions 1941-1943 AHL
Washington Lions 1947-1948 AHL
Washington Nationals 1901-1955 AL
Washington Nationals 2005- now NL
Washington Redskins 1937- now NFL
Washington Senators 1921-1921 APFA
Washington Senators 1956-1960 AL
Washington Senators 1961-1972 AL
Washington Wizards 1997- now NBA
Waterloo Hawks 1948-1948 NBL
Waterloo Hawks 1949-1949 NBA
Waterloo Hawks 1950-1951 NPBL
West Texas (Odessa-Midland) Rufneks 1969-1969 CFL
Wheeling Ironmen 1965-1967 CFL
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 1999- now AHL
Winnipeg Jets 1972-1978 WHA
Winnipeg Jets 1979-1996 NHL
Worcester Ice Cats 1994- now AHL

See also Baseball Team Names, Football Team Names, Basketball Team Names, and Hockey Team Names.

See also Major Professional Teams Sorted by Locale.