Oklahoma City baseball team becomes Comets, honors Mickey Mantle

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City baseball team was renamed the Oklahoma City Comets.

The name change was revealed Saturday afternoon during a ceremony at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

According to the Oklahoma City Comets, the name harkens back to Oklahoma legend Mickey Mantle.

Mickey Mantle was also known as “The Comet of Commerce”.

“We wanted our new name and brand to be something that reflects Oklahoma’s rich baseball history and our affiliation with the Dodgers, but is also uniquely ours and embraces the future of our city and state,” said Michael Byrnes , president/general manager of the Oklahoma City Comets. .

The team will remain affiliated with the Triple-A Los Angeles Dodgers until 2030.

“Mickey Mantle – the Comet of Commerce – is an iconic baseball figure for our state, our city, our team and our ballpark. Additionally, the OKC Comets name and various signs that display images of space suggest a glimpse into the future and allow us to have a little fun bringing our new identity to life for our fans,” Byrnes said.

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