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METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — The New Orleans Zephyrs announced Friday morning that the team will have a new name in 2017. And the team wants your ideas. From April 26 through May6, the team will conduct an online campaign to select a name.
The Zs are also enlisting help from a professional sports marketing team that has helped more than 50 other teams with rebranding.
Beginning on Monday, you can submit your suggested new name along with an explanation on why your idea embodies New Orleans on the team’s website.
Whoever wins the contest gets 2-4 season tickets for the 2017 season, a game in a luxury box, and a ceremonial first pitch.
“We are thrilled with the enthusiasm the entire New Orleans community has shown as we strive to bring a new energy and electricity to the ballpark every single day,” said team president Lou Schwechheimer in a written statement announcing the contest. “By giving our great fans a voice through the name-the-team contest, we expect to create magic for generations to come.”
