Washington Nationals selected as name of D.C. Major League Baseball team

Washington, DC -- At a ceremony held today in the historical Main Hall at Union Station, team president Tony Tavares announced the new Washington Major League Baseball franchise will be named the Washington Nationals. The team's color scheme will consist of red, white and blue.

"This is a thrilling and important step in returning the National Pastime to the Nation's Capital," said Tavares. "The team name and colors not only represent our new home, but symbolize the joining together of Washington's baseball past and its future."

The Nationals moniker has served two other Washington baseball franchises. A team called the Nationals first played in the District during the 1870s and 1880s, and second team played at Griffith Stadium from 1901 until 1956. Owner Calvin Griffith changed Washington's name to Senators for the 1957 season.

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Posted by Ron at November 22, 2004 08:26 PM