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They have always been the Houston Texans.
There were teams in Houston prior to the Texans, in the NFL (and AFL) the Houston Oiler (now the Tenneessee Titans). And in the USFL the Houston Gamblers.
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Are the Houston's Texans and the Houston Oilers the same team?
No, The Houston Oilers relocated and changed their name to the Tennessee Titans. The Houston Texans are an expansion franchise awarded to Houston to replace the Oilers leaving town.
Where did the name Houston Rockets originate?
Houston is in TexasANSWER:Bob McNair wanted to honor fellow Texans:"I'm proud to be a Houstonian, and I'm proud to be a Texan. When I think of a Texan, I think of someone who's powerful, independent, courageous and hard-working. When people came to this part of the country, they had it tough, but they overcame a lot of obstacles to make Texas what it is today."Although never confirmed, there may have also been a nod to the AFL's old Dallas Texans, a team that later became the Kansas City Chiefs.
What is the Houston Texans' logo?
Clutch the Bear is the mascot of the Houston Rockets.
What is the birth name of Marques Houston?
Marques Houston's birth name is Marques Barrett Houston.
What is the baseball name in Houston?
That would be the Houston Astros.
