OKC Sonics! (Tulsa, Okay, Francis: land, sports, people)

[Synopsis]

I LOVE the 89ers and always have. I hated it when they changed the name of the AAA ball club to the Redhawks. The 89ers is what OkC is all about, and it's a cool name for a team as well.

Originally Posted by happytown

Well it looks to be finally official. OKC is getting a NBA team as soon as Bennett gives seattle enough money to buy out the lease.
The improvements for the Ford Center should still happen though. So vote yes on March 4th.

"Lawyers also indicated a willingness to work with the city and NBA in order to allow Seattle to retain the "Sonics" name for future use".

Time to come up with some names for the new team!!
My choice is OKC 89ers. Doubt it will happen though.

Council leaves door open to buyout

[Synopsis]

How about The OkC Boomers.. It kind of goes hand in hand with the sonic boom that OkC was known for during the experiments and of course, Boomer Sooner!

[Nameless]

Originally Posted by Synopsis

I LOVE the 89ers and always have. I hated it when they changed the name of the AAA ball club to the Redhawks. The 89ers is what OkC is all about, and it's a cool name for a team as well.

What is the significance of 89ers? On a side note: I remember going to their games at the ballpark by the state fair a good 12 years ago. Way back in the day for my time

[techienomad]

OKC Bricktown Ballers

[happytown]

I would hope that people on the Oklahoma forum would know the significance of 1889. The landrun obviously involves all of Oklahoma. Wouldnt that be hilarious if the landrun only involved OKC. I cant imagine the thunder of thousands upon thousands of people just to get to the middle of the state. lol
Its a great name, but there are many others.

[peggydavis]

The 1889 land run was the first land run in Oklahoma.

From Oklahoma Gen Web: Oklahoma's First Land Run opened all or part of the present Oklahoma counties of Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Logan, Oklahoma, and Payne.

Oklahoma Land Openings 1889-1907 - OkGenWeb

[colleeng47]

Originally Posted by Nameless

What is the significance of 89ers? On a side note: I remember going to their games at the ballpark by the state fair a good 12 years ago. Way back in the day for my time

Hey, Nameless, I thought Oklahoma History was a requirement in order to graduate? Did you sleep through that class? Even in NJ I know the significance of 89ers.

[colleeng47]

Originally Posted by peggydavis

I like the name Thunderbirds.

If they do come, I will be getting one of those mini packs. The ones where you buy the same seats for like 8 games. My son and grandson would enjoy going to the games together.

At least basketball is a game I understand. I always have a problem with football. As soon as I think I know what's going on, they always start running in the opposite direction

[Nameless]

Originally Posted by colleeng47

Hey, Nameless, I thought Oklahoma History was a requirement in order to graduate? Did you sleep through that class? Even in NJ I know the significance of 89ers.

I knew that happened in 1889 I just didn't associate the name with that. I always thought of it like the 49ers in football (which I have no clue about either.)

[happytown]

Originally Posted by Nameless

I knew that happened in 1889 I just didn't associate the name with that. I always thought of it like the 49ers in football (which I have no clue about either.)

Good grief you dont know the 49ers.
I hope you at least know the 76ers!!