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Why did the Florida Marlins change their name to the Miami Marlins?
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Major League Baseball decided to add to new teams to the National League in 1985. In 1991 renovations began to transform Joe Robbie Stadium into a Baseball stadium. On April 5, 1993, they had their first official game, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Click on the 'Florida Marlins' link on this page to read about the history of the Marlins.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoWhen the Dolphins Franchise was founded they made a contest where everyone could suggest a name... Dolphins won over Sharks, Suns and Mariners. The Woman who suggested Dolphins won a lifelong seasonticket!
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∙ 11y agoOriginally, in 1992, team owner Wayne Huizenga had two choices for his team Florida/Miami Marlins/Flamingos. He first tackled the location part, the reason Huizenga used Florida (at first) for the team name was because he believed it would attract a broader fan-base from people all over Florida (only baseball in Florida at time). Then the actually name was taken care of. Support was growing for the name of Marlins since old minor league clubs were called the Miami Marlins after Florida's most popular deep water fish. Huizenga decided to keep the name Marlins again to create a fan-base
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∙ 11y agothe name florida marlins was apart of the lease of sun life stadium with the move they had to change their name.
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∙ 11y agoAfter the end of the 2011 MLB season.
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What league do the Florida Marlins play in?
The name of the Major League Baseball team that plays in Miami, Florida is the Miami Marlins.
What is the name of Florida Marlins Baseball park?
The Florida Marlins baseball park is named Sun Life Stadium. It is located in Miami, Florida.
Why did they choose Florida Marlins for the name of their team?
The Florida Marlins are a Miami, Florida based team. The name Marlin originates from the fish species, which is a very popular fish in Florida.
What city does the marlins play in?
The Marlins' home city is Miami. They play at the hideously-unsuitable-for-baseball Dolphin Stadium, but they're seeking state financing help for a new ballpark to be built within the city limits of Miami.
What is the name of the stadium that the Florida Marlins play at?
The Florida Marlins play at Marlin Park. Marlin Park is located in Miami, Florida. It is the home of Miami's only Major League Baseball team. It can hold over 36,000 people.
What is the name of the 2012 baseball team in Miami?
Miami Marlins
Where did the Florida Marlins get their name from?
The Marlins name originates from the fish species.
Did the Florida Gators baseball team win yesterday?
yes they are still playing today but by the name of mimi marlins not florida marlins
Do the Miami marlins have any mascots?
yes they do their mascot's name is billy the marlin.
What is the name of the Miami desert?
There are no deserts in Miami or in any other part of Florida.
What is a name of a town in Oklahoma that is also in Florida?
Miami.
Is Miami a name of a country?
No. Miami is a large urban city within Miami-Dade County, in southern Florida (US).
