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Meet the Springfield Armor
Meet the Springfield Armor
That's right, the Springfield Armor.  The name was selected by a poll, and beat out Colonials, Founders, Spirit, and "write-in."  Why Armor?  According to the press release , The name "Armor" pays tribute to the historic Springfield Armory, which has served as a symbol ...
You Know Who Loves The Springfield Armor? Ron Chimelis, That's Who
You Know Who Loves The Springfield Armor? Ron Chimelis, That's Who
ridiculousupside.com — In an article published today on Masslive.com, Western Massachusetts beat writer Ron Chimelis let it be known... that The Armor was the best possible name for a Springfield D-League franchise.   Ron felt so strongly he even put his name in the title of a story written by him.  And I ... (more) You Know Who Loves The Springfield Armor? Ron Chimelis, ...

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Posting and Toasting — ... Pat Jr.'s a riveting athlete and a hilarious guy, so it'll be great to have him back in Vegas, and hopefully at training camp. Word has it he beasted on kids in Reno, so look out for an improved (if slightly gimpy) Ewing. Speaking of his stint in Reno, it's come to my attention that the Bighorns are no longer the Knicks' D-League affiliate. It's mentioned in the previous article, and fleshed out in this post at the majestic Ridiculous Upside. It'll be the Springfield Armor from now on, which means some Knicks-to-be will don this logo: ...

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