Wizards Want Your Input on Name Change Possibility
The process of selecting a new name for Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball team continues with the next phase of public feedback. After sifting through more than 2,500 team name suggestions over the last three weeks, the team again looks to the public to provide guidance.
“We were impressed with both the sheer number and the creativity of team name submissions,” stated General Manager, Mike Nutter. “That makes it that much more difficult to choose the new name for the team.”
The team is asking the public to help one more time in the decision-making process. “We could go in any number of directions with the names we’ve received,” said Nutter. “We’re hoping that the community will help. We’ve identified four primary themes into which many of the suggested names fall into and we want fans to let us know which direction they prefer.”
The four categories that the team has identified are:
- FORT WAYNE ICONS and/or PROMINENT HISTORICAL INDIVIDUALS
- FORT WAYNE GEOGRAPHY (THREE RIVERS, SUMMIT, ETC.)
- FORT WAYNE’S HISTORY AS A CENTER OF INNOVATION and INVENTION
- The “OLD FORT” or SIMILAR MILITARY THEME
While the public gives their feedback, the team will be busy narrowing down the considerable list of potential names. “We are hoping that with the names we have received and this additional public input we can zero in on the best name and begin the considerable work required from there to design and develop a logo and team identity,” said Nutter. “It has always been our goal to create a brand that Fort Wayne and the surrounding community can identify with and embrace as their own.”
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How about Fort Wayne Warriors?
Fort Wayne Triplets – Fort Wayne was founded at the confluence of THREE rivers, the St. Joseph, the St. Marys and the Maumee. Northeastern Indiana, Northwestern Ohio and Southern Michigan form a TRI-State area. Hitting, Fielding and Pitching are the THREE key facets of baseball.
My husband, daughter (my daughter Sasha is a loyal Wizards fan) & I were watching the Cubbies game tonight and somehow the conversation
Who wouldn’t fall in love with that team?
turned to the new name of the Wizards and the conversation just took on a life of its own. Fort Wayne Falcons, Fort Wayne River Otters, Fort Wayne Duesenbergs (know fondly as the Dooseys), but the best by far is ….The Fort Wayne Kits. How beloved would the baby fox be as mascot. Almost as good as a cub.
Thanks for commenting Elizabeth. Great suggestions. Hopefully we’ll get an official announcement soon.