Jump to content

Kannapolis now has a new name


knightni

Recommended Posts

  • knightni changed the title to Kannapolis now has a new name

You guys have to understand that when a team does this, it’s because they’re not making ends meet. “Should have stuck with” isn’t really a great option, because it wasn’t working. 

Granted, the name isn’t what made them fail in the first place, but short a new ballpark, there aren’t really any better ways to sell a bunch of new merchandise and get your brand to the forefront of the local news cycle for a while. 

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 3 weeks later...
19 hours ago, Chisox378 said:

They went from tough to wimpy. I do like wimpy names too, but there was no reason for that change, silly.

Well, the reason was because now they don't have to pay the Earnhardt estate to use the name and they can actually own the name they market.

But you know, go ahead and say there was no reason.

If you need sourcing,

http://www.cabarrusmagazine.com/2019/02/14/189011/intimidators-post-open-letter-to-fans-regarding-name-change

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/kannapolis-intimidators-rebrand-as-the-cannon-ballers/c-311239580 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, Quin said:

Well, the reason was because now they don't have to pay the Earnhardt estate to use the name and they can actually own the name they market.

But you know, go ahead and say there was no reason.

If you need sourcing,

http://www.cabarrusmagazine.com/2019/02/14/189011/intimidators-post-open-letter-to-fans-regarding-name-change

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/kannapolis-intimidators-rebrand-as-the-cannon-ballers/c-311239580 

There is a fan-made documentary on youtube regarding Teresa Earnhardt and her impact on all things DEI and #3 etc ... IIRC it touches on Kanny and the team name. 

As a diehard Earnhardt fan that grew up in the southeast during the 80s, I'm sad for the name change. But I get it. Teresa Earnhardt is a monster. 

EDIT: here ya go: 

 

Edited by Charlie Haeger's Knuckles
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...