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== == There have been multiple Cleveland Hockey teams that have gone by the nickname of the "Barons." The 1937-1973 AHL Cleveland Barons (nee Cleveland Indians, nee Cleveland Falcons) moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1973 to become the Jacksonville Barons due to increased competition from the WHA Cleveland Crusaders. The organization folded shortly after in Jacksonville. This is the Barons franchise most Cleveland Hockey fans and historians association with the Barons name, and was the most successful incarnation of the franchises.

In 1978, the NHL Cleveland Barons (nee California Golden Seals) merged their roster with that of the Minnesota North Stars. They remained in Cleveland a total of 2 years and played their games at the Richfield Colosseum. Click on the 'Cleveland Barons' link on this page to see the history of the Barons.

in 2006, the AHL Cleveland Barons (nee Kentucky Thoroughblades) were moved to Worcester, MA to become the Worcester Sharks. They remained in Cleveland a total of 5 years and played their home games at Gund Arena (now Quicken Loans Arena.)

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