Team Name
The name "Thieves" was chosen for the team for two reasons. Firstly, it is to signify the city of Nottingham's connections with the legendary Robin Hood, famous for his attempts at stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Secondly, it is a tongue in cheek reference to the baseball practice of stealing bases.
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Famous quotes containing the word team:
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—Ron Taffel (20th century)
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That I was used to drive
And hear the harness jingle
When I was man alive?”
—A.E. (Alfred Edward)