Why did the Florida Marlins change their name to the Miami Marlins?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

When 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!

Answer 3

Originally, 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

Answer 4

the name florida marlins was apart of the lease of sun life stadium with the move they had to change their name.

Answer 5

After the end of the 2011 MLB season.