Jacksonville Jaguars Football Team
The Jacksonville Jaguars is a Florida-based American football franchise. They compete in the National Football League. Their local games are played at TIAA Bank Field.
History
In 1989, Touchdown Jacksonville's probable ownership was structured. The team originally included Jeb Bush, future Florida governor and Tom Petty, Jacksonville's property developer. Wayne Weaver, the shoe mogul, headed the team. The National Football League made known to the public its desire to have two more host teams. The first plan was to add the teams in 1995, but they postponed it until 1995. Jacksonville was elected as a finalist when Touchdown Jacksonville! made its bid. The other teams who made it to the cut were St. Louis, Baltimore, Charlotte, and Memphis.
Jacksonville was said to be the least favored team for the expansion because of a number of reasons. One is that its television market was smaller compared to other teams in the league. The first franchise was given to the Carolina Panthers in October 1993. The awarding of the second franchise was postponed for a month allowing St. Louis to support its bid as it was then, a top choice to be the second franchise. Surprisingly, the NFL owners chose Jacksonville as the 30th franchise.
Jacksonville was said to be the least favored team for the expansion because of a number of reasons. One is that its television market was smaller compared to other teams in the league. The first franchise was given to the Carolina Panthers in October 1993. The awarding of the second franchise was postponed for a month allowing St. Louis to support its bid as it was then, a top choice to be the second franchise. Surprisingly, the NFL owners chose Jacksonville as the 30th franchise.
TIAA Bank Field
In the past, TIAA Bank Field was named the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. It is located in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The present-day stadium opened in 1995 where the old Gator Bowl Stadium was located. It had a total capacity of 73,000 during its opening. Over the past ten years, its capacity has increased to 76,000. TIAA Bank Field organized the Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005. It also hosted numerous college events such as football games and concerts.
Nickname
The name "Jaguars" was decided through a fan contest. Some of the names they chose from include the Sharks, Stingrays, and Panthers. On December 6, 1991 the name Jaguars was finally selected.
Team Colors and Logos
Wayne Weaver decided on the team's proposed jersey and helmet at the franchise owner's assembly in Chicago, soon after Jacksonville was awarded the NFL' new host team. The main colors of the team were teal, silver, and gold with a touch of black as an accent. But the gold leaping jaguar design generated controversy because it resembled that of the automaker's logo. The Jaguars and Ford Motor Company eventually decided that Jaguar will serve as the team's official car and the former will change the design of their uniforms.
Mascot
Jaxson de Ville is the official mascot of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The name is spelled "Jaxon" because Jacksonville, Florida is often called "Jax." Jaxson de Ville is a yellow jaguar with teal spots. He wears sunglasses, a jersey, shorts, and black and teal sneakers. His jersey number is 00 and the front portion has a paw print. Jaxson interacts with the crowd even with the Jaguars, if they are not too caught up in the game.
Rivals
If you want to have fun while learning about history, then visit Fort Caroline National Memorial. Aside from the beautiful wonders of nature, the park also offers curriculum materials and educational trips to students of Florida.
Relive the Old South at Kingsley Plantation
Some of the team's notable opponents were Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans. They also give head-to-head with Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins. They also have an exciting rivalry with the Carolina Panthers, their expansion colleagues in 1995. One of their most challenging competitions is the one they have with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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