Earlier in November, the franchise announced it would be called the Glo Riders, a nod to neon-lit car culture. The reaction from local fans was swift and largely negative.
"It was a lot of backlash. It was tough," added Corey Gales, the team's vice president of sales.
"We wanted something that was inclusive for the whole community, that everybody could embrace," Heller said.
"I like this name better," Modesto resident Jerry Thomas said. "Glo Riders, there was a lot of criticism."
"This is the people of Modesto and Stanislaus County. This is their team, and we want to make them happy," Snow said. "I think it's a total home run."
"Everything happens for a reason," he said. "We're ready to move forward with the new name and the new brand, and I hope everybody's excited about it."
The Roadsters are expected to take the field in the spring.
Hence then, the article about modesto s new baseball team adopts roadsters name after backlash to glo riders was published today ( ) and is available on CBS sacramento ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Modesto's new baseball team adopts "Roadsters" name after backlash to "Glo Riders" )
Also on site :