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  2. Here's how every state got its nickname - AOL

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    The "Hawkeye State" was first recorded as a nickname for Iowa in 1859. Caitlin Clark famously played basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team. Steph Chambers/Staff/Getty Images

  3. List of college team nicknames in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Nickname Location Athens State University: Bears: Athens, Alabama ... Brigham Young University–Hawaii: Seasiders: Lāʻie, Hawaii ... Iowa: J.F. Drake State ...

  4. List of U.S. state and territory nicknames - Wikipedia

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    Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.

  5. List of college nickname changes in the United States

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    Iowa State Cyclones, changed from "Cardinals" in 1895 [67] Jacksonville State Gamecocks – When the school was known as Jacksonville State Normal School, the nickname was Eagle Owls. In 1946, by which time the school had become Jacksonville State Teachers College, a group of fans wanted a mascot more emblematic of Southern American culture.

  6. How Every State Got Its Nickname - AOL

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    New York: The Empire State. The nickname "Empire State" is believed to have origins dating back to a letter written by George Washington in 1785, where he praised New York's resilience and ...

  7. Iowa State basketball's Keshon Gilbert lifts Cyclones over ...

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    Nov 26, 2024; Lahaina, Hawaii, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Keshon Gilbert (10) shoots against Dayton Flyers guard Enoch Cheeks (6) in the first half at Lahaina Civic Center.

  8. List of nicknames in basketball - Wikipedia

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    United States men's national basketball team, 1992 – "The Dream Team" [248] United States men's national basketball team, 2008 – "The Redeem Team" [249] Canada men's national basketball team – "The Road Warriors" [250] Spain national basketball team – La ÑBA [251] Turkey national basketball team – Oniki Dev Adam ("12 Giant Men") [252]

  9. Iowa State basketball: 2024 Maui Invitational team previews ...

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    Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) goes for a layup against IU Indianapolis Jaguars during the second half in the NCAA men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Ames ...