The first pro sports team in NY were the Yankees
Cornhuskers
Indianapolis colts (Football team)
What do you suppose a pro sports team is? It's a corporation. Corporate sponsorship whether it be a pro sports team or McDonalds is looking to promote something about themselves or something they will benefit from.
Mets
the seattle metropolitans
Indians (Cleveland)
no
The University of Vermont does not have a baseball team. Though Centennial Field in Burlington, VT is home to the Vermont LakeMonsters. A single-A affiliate to the Washington Nationals.
yes
Netball or badminton
Pitsburg Steelers