Ask the Memphian: Why is the Memphis NBA team named the Grizzlies? (There’s more to it than you think.)
Grizz, the Memphis Grizzlies mascot, waves a flag before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Why is the Memphis NBA team named the Grizzlies?
Because it moved here from Vancouver, of course.
And if we stopped there, that would make this the shortest “Ask the Memphian” in the history of this regular feature.
This is an excerpt of this story. To read more, please click here and subscribe.
Topics
Memphis Grizzlies Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz team names Elvis Presley Geoff Calkins Subscriber Only Ask the MemphianAre you enjoying your subscription?
Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of The Daily Memphian’s news, written by nearly 40 local journalists and more than 20 regular freelancers. We work around the clock to cover the issues that impact your life and our community.
You can help us reach more Memphians.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide free news access at K-12 schools, public libraries and many community organizations. We also reach tens of thousands of people through our podcasts, and through our radio and television partnerships – all completely free to everyone who cares about Memphis.
When you subscribe, you get full access to our news. But when you donate, you help us reach all Memphians.
Pay it forward. Make a fully tax-deductible donation to The Daily Memphian today.
Thank you for reading the local news. Thank you for investing in our community.
Geoff Calkins on demand
Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Geoff Calkins' stories as they’re published.
Enter your e-mail address
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.