What are some pro teams named after fictional writing?
There are several pro teams named after fictional writing. Here are a few examples:
- San Diego Padres (Major League Baseball): Named after the fictional character "Father" Junipero Serra, a Franciscan friar who founded several missions in California.
- Orlando Apollos (Alliance of American Football): Named after the astronauts who worked on the Apollo space program.
- Springfield Lasers (National Lacrosse League): Named after the fictional town of Springfield from "The Simpsons" TV show.
- Los Angeles Avengers (Arena Football League): Named after the superhero team from the Marvel Comics universe.
- Nashville Predators (National Hockey League): Named after the alien hunters from the "Predator" movie franchise.
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