Sports in Denver

The sports world has always been huge part in Denverites’ lives, and the love for their hometown teams has always been strong. Few people, however, know the true history, progression, and the number of teams that have come and gone over the years. Here is a brief overview of some of the teams that have played in the beautiful Mile High City.
Team:                                    Sport                                 League                                  Existence              Where They Went

Denver Broncos                Football                           NFL                                       1960-Present            Nowhere!

Denver Nuggets:               Basketball                       NBA                                       1967-Present            Nowhere!

Colorado Rockies             Baseball                           MLB                                       1993-Present            Nowhere!

Colorado Avalanche       Hockey                            NHL                                       1995-Present            Nowhere!

Colorado Rapids               Soccer                              MLS                                       1996-Present            Nowhere!

Denver Dynamite             Soccer (Indoor)           PASL-Pro                            2008-Present           Nowhere!

Colorado Mammoth        Lacrosse (Indoor)      NLL                                        2003-Present           Nowhere!

Denver Outlaws                 Lacrosse (Outdoor)    MLL                                       2006-Present           Nowhere!

Denver Bulldogs               Australian Football     USAFL                                 1999-Present             Nowhere!

Denver Bears                      Baseball                            Minor League (AAA)    1948-1992                  Became Denver Zephyrs

Denver Zephyrs                Baseball                            Minor League (AAA)    1992                              Moved to New Orleans

Denver Spurs                     Hockey                              WHA                                    1975-1976                 Suspended Operations

Colorado Rockies             Hockey                              NHL                                     1976-1982                 Now New Jersey Devils

Denver Avalanche           Soccer (Indoor)             MISL                                   1980-1982                 Suspended Operations

Colorado Flames              Hockey                               CHL                                     1983-1984                 Associated to the Calgary Flames

Denver Gold                       Football                             USFL                                   1983-1985                 Suspended Operations

Denver Dynamite             Football (Indoor)          AFL                                     1987, 1989-1991    Suspended Operations

Denver Grizzlies                Hockey                              IHL                                      1994-1995                 Now Utah Grizzlies

Colorado Crush                 Football (Indoor)        AFL                                       2003-2009              AFL Suspended Operations