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Fantasy Skipper · 07-29-2025, 10:35 PM

MLB's Landmark Announcement: Colorado and South Florida Join the National League!

New York, NY-- June 10, 1991 -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Frank Harding made the long-anticipated announcement today: Denver, Colorado, and Miami, Florida, have been officially selected as the two new National League expansion franchises, set be begin play in the 1993 season. This landmark decision marks the first MLB expansion since 1977 and ushers in a new era for baseball in two vibrant, growing markets.

"This was an incredibly rigorous process, with many deserving cities presenting compelling cases, " stated Commissioner Harding. "However, after extensive review, site visits, and deep consideration, the Expansion Committee unanimously recommended Denver and Miami. Both cities demonstrated exceptional passion, robust financial backing, and a clear vision for integrating Major League Baseball into their communities. We are confident these two franchises will be tremendous additions to the National League."

The Colorado Rockies: A Name, A Logo, A Legacy

With the franchise secured, Arthur "Art" Sterling III, the principal owner of the Colorado franchise, wasted no time unveiling the team's identity, a process heavily influenced by enthusiastic fan input gathered over the past year.

"The name was clear from the start," Art Sterling announced at a jubilant press conference in downtown Denver. "Our team will be known as the Colorado Rockies. It's a name that embodies the spirit, the strength, and the majestic beauty of our state. It's a name that belongs to every Coloradan."

Team Identity Details
--Nickname: Colorado Rockies
--Primary Colors: Purple, Black, and Silver. Sterling explained, "Purple represents the majesty and the mystery of our mountains at dusk, black signifies their rugged strength, and silver reflects the rich mining heritage and the gleaming snowcaps."
--Primary Logo: A stylized, jagged mountain peak in purple and black, with a baseball subtly incorporated into it's base, symbolizing the team's deep connection to the Colorado landscape.
--Uniforms:
--Home: Classic white uniform with "Rockies" scripted across the chest in purple with black and silver trim. Player numbers will be in purple.
--Away: Gray uniforms featuring "Colorado" across the chest in purple with black and silver trim. Player numbers will also be in purple.
--Caps: Black caps with the primary mountain/logo in purple and silver.

"Every element of this identity," Sterling affirmed, "from the name to the colors, was chosen to reflect the heart and soul of Colorado. This is our team, built by our community."

Local Voices Roar with Excitement
"Mile High Mike" O'Connell (Denver Sports Radio):
"WE DID IT! WE BLOODY DID IT! The Rockies! Purple, black, silver! It's perfect! Art Sterling, you magnificent man! This is not a dream, folks, this is REAL! We're getting Major League Baseball! Get ready, New York, get ready, National League, because the Mile High City is about to rock your world! This is the greatest day in Colorado sports history, mark my words!"

Isabelle "Izzy" Garcia (Denver Post):
"The news has sent shockwaves of jubilation across Denver and the front range. After years of tireless effort, the dream of Major League Baseball in Colorado is now a reality. Arthur Sterling III's immediate unveiling of the 'Colorado Rockies' identity, with its strong local ties in name and colors, has already cemented a powerful connection with the fanbase. The energy here is absolutely electric. This isn't just about a team; it's about a new chapter for our city."

Elias "Eli" Vance (Baseball Historian)
"And so, the canvas began to take shape. The naming of a team, the selection of its colors -- these are not mere formalities; they are the first brushstrokes of identity, the initial threads woven into the tapestry of a franchise. In 'Rockies,' Denver found a name that resonated with its very essence, a powerful symbol of its landscape and its people. The purple, black, and silver were more than just hues; they were declaration of purpose, a visual promise of the unique brand of baseball that would soon emerge from the shadow of the mountains. The dream, once a distant whisper, had found its voice, its colors, and its home."

07-29-2025, 10:35 PM	#10
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	A Decision Has Been Made MLB's Landmark Announcement: Colorado and South Florida Join the National League! New York, NY-- June 10, 1991 -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Frank Harding made the long-anticipated announcement today: Denver, Colorado, and Miami, Florida, have been officially selected as the two new National League expansion franchises, set be begin play in the 1993 season. This landmark decision marks the first MLB expansion since 1977 and ushers in a new era for baseball in two vibrant, growing markets. "This was an incredibly rigorous process, with many deserving cities presenting compelling cases, " stated Commissioner Harding. "However, after extensive review, site visits, and deep consideration, the Expansion Committee unanimously recommended Denver and Miami. Both cities demonstrated exceptional passion, robust financial backing, and a clear vision for integrating Major League Baseball into their communities. We are confident these two franchises will be tremendous additions to the National League." The Colorado Rockies: A Name, A Logo, A Legacy With the franchise secured, Arthur "Art" Sterling III, the principal owner of the Colorado franchise, wasted no time unveiling the team's identity, a process heavily influenced by enthusiastic fan input gathered over the past year. "The name was clear from the start," Art Sterling announced at a jubilant press conference in downtown Denver. "Our team will be known as the Colorado Rockies. It's a name that embodies the spirit, the strength, and the majestic beauty of our state. It's a name that belongs to every Coloradan." Team Identity Details --Nickname: Colorado Rockies --Primary Colors: Purple, Black, and Silver. Sterling explained, "Purple represents the majesty and the mystery of our mountains at dusk, black signifies their rugged strength, and silver reflects the rich mining heritage and the gleaming snowcaps." --Primary Logo: A stylized, jagged mountain peak in purple and black, with a baseball subtly incorporated into it's base, symbolizing the team's deep connection to the Colorado landscape. --Uniforms: --Home: Classic white uniform with "Rockies" scripted across the chest in purple with black and silver trim. Player numbers will be in purple. --Away: Gray uniforms featuring "Colorado" across the chest in purple with black and silver trim. Player numbers will also be in purple. --Caps: Black caps with the primary mountain/logo in purple and silver. "Every element of this identity," Sterling affirmed, "from the name to the colors, was chosen to reflect the heart and soul of Colorado. This is our team, built by our community." Local Voices Roar with Excitement "Mile High Mike" O'Connell (Denver Sports Radio): "WE DID IT! WE BLOODY DID IT! The Rockies! Purple, black, silver! It's perfect! Art Sterling, you magnificent man! This is not a dream, folks, this is REAL! We're getting Major League Baseball! Get ready, New York, get ready, National League, because the Mile High City is about to rock your world! This is the greatest day in Colorado sports history, mark my words!" *Isabelle "Izzy" Garcia (Denver Post):* "The news has sent shockwaves of jubilation across Denver and the front range. After years of tireless effort, the dream of Major League Baseball in Colorado is now a reality. Arthur Sterling III's immediate unveiling of the 'Colorado Rockies' identity, with its strong local ties in name and colors, has already cemented a powerful connection with the fanbase. The energy here is absolutely electric. This isn't just about a team; it's about a new chapter for our city." Elias "Eli" Vance (Baseball Historian) "And so, the canvas began to take shape. The naming of a team, the selection of its colors -- these are not mere formalities; they are the first brushstrokes of identity, the initial threads woven into the tapestry of a franchise. In 'Rockies,' Denver found a name that resonated with its very essence, a powerful symbol of its landscape and its people. The purple, black, and silver were more than just hues; they were declaration of purpose, a visual promise of the unique brand of baseball that would soon emerge from the shadow of the mountains. The dream, once a distant whisper, had found its voice, its colors, and its home."