City of Champions
The term City of Champions may refer to the following cities, which have a sign:
- Brockton, Massachusetts, United States; so named after boxers who fought out of the city, e.g. Marvin Hagler, Rocky Marciano, and Goody Petronelli
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; so named in 1987 based on residents' response after a tornado devastated the city
- Tampa, Florida, United States; so named on the road sign Welcome TO Tampa
The following cities have also been labeled City of Champions on sports memorabilia, posters, magazine covers after winning numerous of titles:
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States; so named for its sporting success in the 21st century
- Detroit, Michigan, United States; so named during the 1930s for sporting success (see Champions Day)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; so named during the 1970s/early 1980s for seven titles in nine years and again during the late 2000s for three titles in four years
Other:
- Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park also known as City of Champions Stadium, currently under construction in Inglewood, California for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers
- City of Champions, a former name of a riverboat in Pittsburgh's Gateway Clipper Fleet, now known as the Countess
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