- Source: List of defunct Texas sports teams
This is a list of former sports teams from the US state of Texas:
Baseball
= Major leagues
=Negro leagues
Austin Black Senators (early 1910s)
Abilene Eagles
Cleburne Yellow Jackets
Dallas Black Giants
Dallas Brown Bombers
Dallas Green Monarchs
Fort Worth Black Cats
Fort Worth Black Panthers
Fort Worth Giants
Fort Worth Wonders
Galveston Flyaways
Houston Black Buffaloes
Houston Eagles
Jasper Steers
Mineola Black Spiders
Paris Giants
San Angelo Black Sheep Herders
San Antonio Black Bronchos
San Antonio Black Indians
San Antonio Bombers
Waco Black Cardinals
Waco Black Navigators
Waco Yellowjackets
Waco Tigers
Wichita Falls Black Spudders
= Minor leagues
=American Association (20th century)
Houston Buffaloes (1959–1961)
American Association of Independent Professional Baseball
Coastal Bend Aviators (2003–2007)
Big State League
Abilene Blue Sox (1956–1957), moved from West Texas–New Mexico League
Austin Pioneers (1947–1955)
Beaumont Exporters or Beaumont Shippers (1956); Beaumont Pirates (1957)
Bryan Majors (1953); Bryan Indians (1954)
Corpus Christi Clippers (1954–1957)
Del Rio Indians (1954)
Gainesville Owls (1947–1951)
Galveston White Caps (1954–1955), moved from Gulf Coast League
Greenville Majors (1947–1950), moved from East Texas League (1946); Greenville Majors (1953)
Harlingen Capitals (1954–1955), moved from Gulf Coast League (1951–1953) and Rio Grande Valley League (1950)
Longview Cherokees (1952–1953)
Lubbock Hubbers (1956), moved from West Texas–New Mexico League
Paris Red Peppers (1947), moved from East Texas League (1946); Paris Panthers (1948); Paris Indians (1952–1953)
Port Arthur Sea Hawks (1955–1956), moved from Evangeline League (1954) and Gulf Coast League (1950–1953); Port Arthur Redlegs (1957)
Sherman-Denison Twins (1947–1951)
Temple Eagles (1949–1954); Temple Redlegs (1957)
Texarkana Bears (1947–1953), moved from East Texas League (1946)
Texas City Hubbers (1955); Texas City Exporters (1956)
Tyler East Texans (1951–1953); Tyler Tigers (1954–1955)
Victoria Eagles (1956); Victoria Rosebuds (1957), moved to Texas League (1958–1961)
Waco Dons (1947); Waco Pirates (1948–1953), (1954–1956)
Wichita Falls Spudders 1947–1953, moved to Longhorn League (1954); Wichita Falls Spudders (1956–1957)
Central Baseball League
Abilene Prairie Dogs (1995–1999)
Coastal Bend Aviators (2003–2007)
Corpus Christi Barracudas
Lubbock Crickets (?-1995)
Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings (1994–2003, 2006–2007) now Harlingen WhiteWings (2008–present)
San Antonio Tejanos (1995)
Tyler Wildcatters (1994–1997)
Continental Baseball League
Texas Heat (2007)
Mexican League
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (Owls of the Two Laredos) (1940–1984); renamed Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo (1985–present)
Texas Association (Class-C)
First stage: 1896/second stage:1923–1926
Teams/years
Texas League
Alexandria Aces
Amarillo Giants
Amarillo Gold Sox (1939–1982)
Amarillo Sonics
Ardmore Rosebuds
Ardmore Territorians
Austin Braves
Austin Senators
Beaumont Exporters (1920–49) and (1953–55)
Beaumont Golden Gators (1983–1986)
Beaumont Millionaires
Beaumont Oil Gushers
Beaumont Oilers
Brenham Orphans
Cleburne Railroaders (1906–1907)
Corpus Christi Giants
Corsicana Oil Citys
Corsicana Oilers
Dallas Eagles (1958–1964)
Dallas Giants (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers
Dallas Griffins
Dallas Marines
Dallas Rangers (1958–1964)
Dallas Rebels (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers
Dallas Steers (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers
Dallas Submarines
Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs (1965–1971)
El Paso Dodgers
El Paso Sun Kings
Fort Worth Cats (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers
Fort Worth Panthers (1958–1964), under name Dallas Rangers
Galveston Buccaneers
Galveston Crabs
Galveston Pirates
Galveston Sand Crabs
Houston Buffaloes (1907–1958)
Houston Wanderers
Longview Cannibals
Midland Angels (1985–1998), now Midland RockHounds
Midland Cubs (1972–1984), now Midland RockHounds
Paris Eisenfelder's Homeseekers
Paris Parisites
Rio Grande Valley Giants (1960–1961)
San Antonio Bears
San Antonio Brewers
San Antonio Bronchos
San Antonio Bullets
San Antonio Dodgers (1977–1987), now San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Indians
The San Antonio Missions were AA Team that moved to Amarillo in 2018 and renamed Sod Poodles
Sherman-Denison Students
Texarkana Casketmakers
Tyler Sports
Victoria Rosebuds (1959–1961)
Victoria Toros
Waco Cubs
Waco Navigators
Waco Steers
Waco Tigers
Wichita Falls Spudders (1920–1957)
Wichita Pilots (1989–2007), became Wichita Wranglers in 1989
Wichita Wranglers (1989–2007)
Texas–Louisiana League
Laredo Apaches (1940–1995)
Beaumont Bullfrogs (1994)
West Texas–New Mexico League
Abilene Apaches (1939); became Abilene Blue Sox (1946–1955)
Amarillo Gold Sox (1939–1942); Amarillo Gold Sox (1946–1955), moved to Western League 1956–1958
Big Spring Barons 1938–1940; Big Spring Bombers (1941); Big Spring Pirates (1942)
Borger Gassers (1939–1942, 1946–1954)
El Paso Texans (1955), moved to Southwestern League 1956–1957, moved from Arizona–Texas League 1952–1954
Lamesa Lobos (1939–1941); Lamesa Dodgers (1942); Lamesa Lobos (1946–1952)
Lubbock Hubbers (1938–1942), (1946–1955), moved to Big State League (1956–1958)
Midland Cardinals (1937–1938); Midland Cowboys (1939–1940)
Monahans Trojans (1937)
Odessa Oilers (1937); Odessa Oilers (1940)
Pampa Oilers (1939–1942), (1946–1955), moved to Southwestern League (1956–1957)
Plainview Ponies (1953–1955), moved to Southwestern League (1956–1957)
Wichita Falls Spudders (1941–1942)
Wink Spudders (1937–1938)
Basketball
= Men's
=American Basketball Association
Dallas Chaparrals (1967–1973), became the San Antonio Spurs
Houston Mavericks (1967–1969)
Continental Basketball Association
Wichita Falls Texans (1988–1994)
= Women's
=National Women's Basketball League
Houston Stealth (2002–2004)
Women's National Basketball Association
San Antonio Stars (2003−2017)
Houston Comets (1997–2008)
Cricket
= Pro Cricket
=Texas Arrow Heads (2004)
Football
= Major football leagues
=American Football League–National Football League
Houston Oilers (1960–1996), became the Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998), then renamed the Tennessee Titans
Dallas Texans (1952)
Dallas Texans (1960–1962), became the Kansas City Chiefs
Canadian Football League
San Antonio Texans (1995)
Spring Football League
Houston Marshals (2000)
San Antonio Matadors (2000)
United States Football League
Houston Gamblers (1984–1985)
San Antonio Gunslingers (1984–1985)
World Football League
San Antonio Wings (1975)
Houston Texans (1974–1975)
World League of American Football
San Antonio Riders (1991–1992)
= Arena-indoor football
=American Professional Football League
Conroe Storm (2007-2008)
Texas Thunder (2004)
Wichita Falls Diablos (2008)
Arena Football League
Austin Wranglers (2004–2007)
Dallas Desperados (2002-2008)
Dallas Texans (1990–1993)
Fort Worth Cavalry (1994)
Houston Thunderbears (1996–2001)
San Antonio Force (1992)
San Antonio Talons (2012–2014)
Texas Terror (1996–1997)
Alliance of American Football AFL
San Antonio Commanders (2019)
AF2
Laredo Law
Champions Indoor Football
San Angelo Bandits (2015–2016)
Indoor Professional Football League
Texas Terminators (1999)
Intense Football League
El Paso Rumble (2004)
Laredo Lobos (2006–2007)
Lubbock Lone Stars (2004–2005)
National Indoor Football League
Beaumont Drillers (2003–2008)
Fort Worth Sixers (2007)
Houston Wild Riders (2007)
Lubbock Gunslingers (2004–2005)
San Antonio Steers (2007)
Waco Marshals (2004)
Wichita Falls Thunder (2004)
Professional Indoor Football League
Texas Bullets (1998)
Women's Professional Football League
Austin Rage (2003)
Tulsa Black Widows (2006)
Hockey
= Ice hockey
=American Hockey League
Houston Aeros (1994–2013)
San Antonio Rampage 2002-2020 - Team moved to Las Vegas for the 2020-2021 season
American Hockey Association (1926–1942)
Dallas Texans (1941–1945)
Fort Worth Rangers (1941–1945)
Central Hockey League
Includes teams that began in the WPHL before the merger in 2001.
Amarillo Gorillas/Rattlers (1996–2010)
Austin Ice Bats (1996–2008)
Border City Bandits (Texarkana, Texas, 2000–2001)
Corpus Christi IceRays (1998–2010)
Dallas Freeze (1992–1995)
El Paso Buzzards (1996–2003)
Fort Worth Brahmas (1997–2013)
Fort Worth Fire (1992–1999)
Laredo Bucks (2002–2012)
Lubbock Cotton Kings (1999–2007)
Odessa Jackalopes (1997–2011)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (2003–2012)
San Angelo Saints/Outlaws (1997–2005)
San Antonio Iguanas (1994–1997, 1998–2002)
Central Hockey League (1963–1984)
Amarillo Wranglers (1968–1969, 1970–1971)
Dallas Black Hawks (1967–1981)
Fort Worth Texans (1974–1982)
Fort Worth Wings (1967–1974)
Houston Apollos (1965–1969)
Southwest Hockey League (1975–1977)
Amarillo Wranglers (1975–1977)
United States Hockey League
Dallas Texans (1945–46, 1948–49)
Fort Worth Rangers (1945–49)
Houston Huskies (1947–1949)
Houston Skippers (1946–47)
Western Professional Hockey League
Teams that did not join the CHL in 2001:
Central Texas Stampede (1996–2001)
Lake Charles Ice Pirates (1997–2001)
Waco Wizards (1996–2000)
World Hockey Association
Houston Aeros (1972–1978)
= Roller hockey
=Roller Hockey International
Austin Chiles (1999)
Dallas Stallions (1999)
Soccer
= Men's
=Continental Indoor Soccer League
Dallas Sidekicks (1983–2004)
Houston Hotshots (1993–2000)
Lone Star Soccer Alliance
Austin Thunder (1987–92)
Dallas Inter (1987–92), as Dallas Express in 1987, as Dallas Mean Green in 1988, as F.C. Dallas in 1989–91
Houston Alianza (1988–91)
Houston Dynamos–Houston International (1987–1991)
Houston Summit (1978–1980)
San Antonio Alamo (1987–90, as San Antonio International in 1987–89)
San Antonio XLR8 (1992)
Wichita Falls Fever (1989–92)
North American Soccer League
Dallas Tornado (1967–1981)
Houston Hurricane (1978–1980)
Houston Stars (1968)
United Soccer Leagues
Amarillo Challengers
Austin Lightning (2002–2007)
Austin Lone Stars (1987–2000)
Dallas Americans (1984–85)
Dallas Lightning (1993–1996); originally Tyler Lightning, then Texas Lightning
Dallas Rockets (1991–1992)
El Paso/Juarez Gamecocks (1985)
Houston Dynamos (1984)
Houston Express (1988–1990)
Houston Force (1995)
San Antonio Scorpions (2011–2015)
= Women's
=Women's Premier Soccer League
Houston Stars
Team tennis
= World TeamTennis
=Austin Aces (2014–2015; relocated to become the Orange County Breakers)
Houston E-Z Riders (1974)
Houston Astro-Knots (1982–1983)
Houston Wranglers (2005–2007)
Texas Wild (2013–2014; relocated to become the California Dream and then folded after the 2015 season)
Dallas Stars (1982–1983)
San Antonio Racquets (1985-1994)
Lacrosse
= Major League Lacrosse
=Dallas Rattlers (2017-2020)
See also
List of defunct Florida sports teams
List of defunct Georgia sports teams
List of defunct Idaho sports teams
List of defunct Mississippi sports teams
List of defunct Ohio sports teams
List of defunct Pennsylvania sports teams
Sports in San Antonio
Sources
"Texas Almanac 2008–2009", The Dallas Morning News, c.2008
References
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- List of defunct college basketball teams
- Sports in Texas
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- Sports in San Antonio
