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Which franchise has been through the most formal name changes? Total was 12.

Dodgers?

Correct! Here's the history:

Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1957)
Brooklyn Robins (1914–1931)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1913)
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911–1912)
Brooklyn Superbas (1899–1910)
Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896–1898)
Brooklyn Grooms (1891–1895)
Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888–1890)
Brooklyn Grays (1885–1887)
Brooklyn Atlantics (1884)
Brooklyn Grays (1883)

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I believe Ty Cobb also never had a number to retire.  Is he honored with a named disk as the Giants honor Mathewson?

Unclear. The original article didn't list Tigers players as being so honored, while they listed other MLB teams (e.g., Giants) as being so honored:

Every MLB team's retired numbers

However, this article, linked from the above article, claims that the Tigers honor pre-jersey number players like Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Sam Crawford, Mickey Cochrane, Hughie Jennings and Heinie Manush. I've been to Comerica ballpark and I've seen various exhibits listing their exploits, but I don't recall seeing it on the wall like the other players...but I didn't pay attention, tbh.

I found a photo.  Cobb’s name is on the CF wall among all of the numbered retired Tiger greats between Horton (23) and Greenberg (5).  

Speaking of nicknames, among the four major North America sports, which current team has had the same nickname for the longest consecutive period of time?

Good find. For some reason, the two articles conflicted, and my source article didn't list Cobb as having that honor.

My guess would be the Reds -- weren't the Reds the first professional sports team, or the first professional baseball team in America?

[Mick]

1714578241[/url]']

1714565898[/url]']

1714537293[/url]']
Which franchise has been through the most formal name changes? Total was 12.

Dodgers?

Correct! Here's the history:

Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1957)
Brooklyn Robins (1914–1931)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1913)
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911–1912)
Brooklyn Superbas (1899–1910)
Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896–1898)
Brooklyn Grooms (1891–1895)
Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888–1890)
Brooklyn Grays (1885–1887)
Brooklyn Atlantics (1884)
Brooklyn Grays (1883)

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1714538692[/url]']
I believe Ty Cobb also never had a number to retire.  Is he honored with a named disk as the Giants honor Mathewson?

Unclear. The original article didn't list Tigers players as being so honored, while they listed other MLB teams (e.g., Giants) as being so honored:

Every MLB team's retired numbers

However, this article, linked from the above article, claims that the Tigers honor pre-jersey number players like Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Sam Crawford, Mickey Cochrane, Hughie Jennings and Heinie Manush. I've been to Comerica ballpark and I've seen various exhibits listing their exploits, but I don't recall seeing it on the wall like the other players...but I didn't pay attention, tbh.

I found a photo.  Cobb’s name is on the CF wall among all of the numbered retired Tiger greats between Horton (23) and Greenberg (5).  

Speaking of nicknames, among the four major North America sports, which current team has had the same nickname for the longest consecutive period of time?

Good find. For some reason, the two articles conflicted, and my source article didn't list Cobb as having that honor.

My guess would be the Reds -- weren't the Reds the first professional sports team, or the first professional baseball team in America?