List of professional sports teams in California
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The following is a list of professional sports teams in California as of 2008.
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[edit] Major Professional Sports Teams
[edit] Major League Baseball
[edit] Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- based in Anaheim, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1961
- Previously known as the Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965), California Angels (1965-1996), and Anaheim Angels (1997-2004)
- Currently play at Angel Stadium of Anaheim (1966-present)
- Previously played at Wrigley Field (1961) and Chávez Ravine (1962-1965)
- World Championships: 2002
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[edit] Los Angeles Dodgers
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Brooklyn in 1958
- Previously known as the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) and others (1883-1931)
- Currently play at Dodger Stadium (1962-present)
- Previously played at Ebbets Field (1913-1957), Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1958-1961), and others (1883-1912)
- World Championships1: 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, 1988
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[edit] Oakland Athletics
- based in Oakland, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Kansas City in 1968
- Previously known as the Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) and Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967)
- Currently play at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1968-present)
- Previously played at Columbia Park (1901-1908), Shibe Park (1909-1954), and Municipal Stadium (1955-1967)
- World Championships1: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1989
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[edit] San Diego Padres
- based in San Diego, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1969
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at PETCO Park (2004-present)
- Previously played at Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003)
- World Championships: None
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[edit] San Francisco Giants
- based in San Francisco, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from New York in 1958
- Previously known as the New York Gothams (1883-1885) and New York Giants (1885 -1958)
- Currently play at AT&T Park (2000-present)
- Previously played at Polo Grounds (1911-1957), Seals Stadium (1958-1959), Candlestick Park (1960-1999), and others (1883-1910)
- World Championships1: None
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1 World Championships won while playing in California
[edit] National Football League
[edit] Oakland Raiders
- based in Oakland, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1960, played in Los Angeles from 1982-1994
- Previously known as the Los Angeles Raiders (1982-1994)
- Currently play at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1966-1981, 1994-present)
- Previously played at Kezar Stadium (1960), Candlestick Park (1960-1961), Frank Youell Field (1962-1965), and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1982-1994)
- World Championships: 1976 (XI), 1980 (XV), 1983 (XVIII)
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[edit] San Diego Chargers
- based in San Diego, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1960, played in Los Angeles in 1960
- Previously known as the Los Angeles Chargers (1960)
- Currently play at Qualcomm Stadium (1967-present)
- Previously played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1960) and Balboa Stadium (1961-1966)
- World Championships: None
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[edit] San Francisco 49ers
- based in San Francisco, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1946 (AAFC), joined NFL in 1950
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at Candlestick Park (1971-present)
- Previously played at Kezar Stadium (1946-1970)
- World Championships1: 1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)
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[edit] Los Angeles Rams (St. Louis Rams since 1994)
- previously based in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Cleveland in 1946, relocated to St. Louis in 1994
- Previously known as the Cleveland Rams (1936-1945)
- Last stadium was Anaheim Stadium (1981-1994)
- Previously played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1946-1980), and others.
- World Championships1: 1951
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1 World Championships won while playing in California
[edit] National Basketball Association
[edit] Golden State Warriors
- based in Oakland, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Philadelphia in 1962
- Previously known as the Philadelphia Warriors (1946-1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962-1971)
- Currently play at the Oracle Arena (1966–1967, 1971–1996 and 1997–present)
- Previously played at Cow Palace (1962–64, 1966–71), San Francisco Civic Auditorium (1964–67), USF War Memorial Gymnasium (1964–66), HP Pavilion at San Jose (1996-1997), and others (1946-1962)
- World Championships1: 1975
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[edit] Los Angeles Clippers
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Buffalo in 1978, relocated to Los Angeles in 1984
- Previously known as the Buffalo Braves (1970-1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978-1984)
- Currently play at Staples Center (1999-present)
- Previously played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (1970-1978), San Diego Sports Arena (1978-1984), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1984-1999), and Arrowhead Pond (1994-1999)
- World Championships: None
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[edit] Los Angeles Lakers
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Minneapolis in 1960
- Previously known as the Detroit Gems (1946-1947) and Minneapolis Lakers (1947-1960)
- Currently play at Staples Center (1999-present)
- Previously played at Minneapolis Auditorium (1947-1960), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1960-1967), The Forum (1967-1999)
- World Championships1: 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009
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[edit] Sacramento Kings
- based in Sacramento, California (Main Article)
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- Relocated from Kansas City in 1985
- Previously known as the Rochester Royals (1945-1957), Cincinnati Royals(1957-1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972-1975), Kansas City Kings (1975-1985)
- Currently play at ARCO Arena (1988-present)
- Previously played at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium (1972-1974) Omaha Civic Auditorium (1972-1978), Kemper Arena (1974-1985), ARCO Arena I (1985-1988), and others (1945-1972)
- World Championships1: None
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1 World Championships won while playing in California
[edit] National Hockey League
[edit] Anaheim Ducks
- based in Anaheim, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1993
- Previously known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993-2006)
- Currently play at Honda Center (1993-present)
- No Previous Arenas (Honda Center was formerly known as Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim)
- World Championships: 2007
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[edit] Los Angeles Kings
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1967
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at Staples Center (1999-present)
- Previously played at Long Beach Arena (1967), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1967), The Forum (1967-1999)
- World Championships: None
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[edit] San Jose Sharks
- based in San Jose, California (Main Article)
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- Expansion team in 1987
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at HP Pavilion at San Jose (1988-present)
- Previously played at Cow Palace (1991-1993)
- World Championships: None
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[edit] Other Professional Sports Franchises
[edit] See also
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