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Wonder State [14] California: El Dorado State [16] The Golden State [17] [18] (previously used on license plates) Colorado: Buffalo Plains State [19] (no longer used) Centennial State [20] (previously used on license plates. Colorado was admitted to the Union one hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.)
California: The Golden State There are mixed opinions on the origin of the Golden State nickname, and in truth, it's probably a combination of inspiration. For starters, there's the iconic Golden ...
Arkansas State University: Red Wolves: Jonesboro, Arkansas ... Nickname Location California Polytechnic State University, ... California Golden State Baptist College:
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After changing their name from the San Francisco Warriors, the Warriors became (and remain) the only NBA team that does not include the name of their state or their city in their name (although "Golden State" is a well-known California nickname). After four seasons in the ABA, Barry rejoined the Warriors in 1972.
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City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. [1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" [2] are also believed to have economic value. [1]
The franchise adopted its brand name Golden State Warriors prior to the 1971–72 season, to suggest that the team represented the entire state of California. [17] [a] Almost all home games were played in Oakland that season; six were played in San Diego, but none in San Francisco or Daly City. Oakland Arena became the team's exclusive home ...