Oklahoma's Thunderous New Identity

The worst-kept secret in the history of professional basketball is out the bag. Oklahoma City has been placed under a Thunderstorm Warning until further notice.   For you trivia-crazed maniacs, the date was Sept. 3, 2008. It was the day where Oklahoma City’s professional basketball franchise became the Thunder.   Oklahoma City’s primary color is sky blue, resembling the state flag. The sunset on its logo is red and orange. As Clay Bennett—the man responsible for gift-wrapping the state of Oklahoma a professional sports identity—said, “Not too red. Not too orange.”   His comment caused a small chuckle amongst the audience in downtown Oklahoma City and those watching at home in what was formerly known as the Sooner State. Those outside the Thunder State probably missed the joke entirely.   Oklahoma City is more than ready for its moment in the sun as a professional sports town. It has always been amongst the upper-echelon of ... (link)