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Revision as of 05:13, 6 October 2014
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The following is a list of professional sports teams in California as of 2014.
Major professional sports teams
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- based in Anaheim, California (Main Article)
- 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 Stadium (1961-1965)
- World Championships1: 2002
Los Angeles Dodgers
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
- 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
Oakland Athletics
- based in Oakland, California (Main Article)
- 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
San Diego Padres
- based in San Diego, California (Main Article)
- Expansion team in 1969
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at PETCO Park (2004-present)
- Previously played at Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003)
- World Championships: None
San Francisco Giants
- based in San Francisco, California (Main Article)
- 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: 2010, 2012
1 World Championships won while playing in California
National Football League
Oakland Raiders
- based in Oakland, California (Main Article)
- 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)
San Diego Chargers
- based in San Diego, California (Main Article)
- 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
San Francisco 49ers
- based in Santa Clara, California (Main Article)
- Currently play at Levi's Stadium (2014-present)
- Previously played at Candlestick Park (1971-2013), and Kezar Stadium (1946-1970)
- World Championships1: 1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)
National Basketball Association
Golden State Warriors
- based in Oakland, California (Main Article)
- 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)
- NBA Championships1: 1975
Los Angeles Clippers
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
- 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)
- NBA Championships: None
Los Angeles Lakers
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
- 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)
- NBA Championships: 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010
Sacramento Kings
- based in Sacramento, California (Main Article)
- 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 Sleep Train 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)
- NBA Championships1: None
National Hockey League
Anaheim Ducks
- based in Anaheim, California (Main Article)
- 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)
- Stanley Cup Championships: 2007
Los Angeles Kings
- based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)
- 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)
- Stanley Cup Championships: 2012, 2014
San Jose Sharks
- based in San Jose, California (Main Article)
- Expansion team in 1991
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at SAP Center at San Jose (1991-present)
- Previously played at Cow Palace (1991-1993)
- Stanley Cup Championships: None
Major League Soccer
Chivas USA
- based in Carson, California (Main Article)
- Expansion team in 2004
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at Home Depot Center (2003-present)
- No Previous Arenas
- Championships: None
Los Angeles Galaxy
- based in Carson, California (Main Article)
- Original team in league's 1996 inaugural season
- No previous monikers
- Currently play at StubHub Center (2003-present)
- Previously played at Rose Bowl (1996-2002)
- Championships: MLS Cup (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012), Supporters' Shield (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011), Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (2001, 2005), CONCACAF Champions Cup (2000)
San Jose Earthquakes
- based in Santa Clara, California (Main Article)
- Original team in league's 1996 inaugural season
- Previously known as the San Jose Clash (1996-1999)
- Currently play at Buck Shaw Stadium (2008-present)
- Previously played at Spartan Stadium (1996-2006)
- Championships: MLS Cup (2001, 2003), Supporters' Shield (2005, 2012)
Other professional sports teams