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The NFL has a long and storied history, and over the years, the league has seen some truly unique team names. From the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Oorang Indians, here are some of the funniest team names in NFL history.
While these team names may seem odd by today’s standards, they all have a unique place in NFL history. And who knows, maybe someday we’ll look back on the current crop of team names and wonder what we were thinking. One thing’s for sure, though – the NFL will never be short on quirky and entertaining team names.
Jim Thorpe, one of the most iconic athletes in American history, had a unique connection to the Oorang Indians, a short-lived NFL team from the 1920s. Thorpe, who was of Native American descent himself, played for the Oorang Indians during their inaugural season in 1922.
Although the team was only in existence for one season, it had a profound impact on the league and on Native American representation in sports. The Oorang Indians were made up entirely of Native American players, and their games were often accompanied by tribal dances and drumming, as well as promotional material that played up the “exotic” nature of the team.
For Jim Thorpe, who had faced discrimination and prejudice throughout his career, playing for the Oorang Indians was a way to connect with his heritage and showcase the skills of Native American athletes. And despite the team’s short lifespan, the legacy of the Oorang Indians lives on in the annals of NFL history, thanks in no small part to Jim Thorpe’s involvement.