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Is RubberDucks the best we can do, Akron? We don't think so. Here are some better alternatives to the new team name in town.

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Another concept for the "Vulcans" based off Vulcan, Roman God of Fire. Bet that giant hammer could hit some homers!

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Did you know Akron was the first place rubber was ever vulcanized? Good news, Trekies! We present the Akron Vulcans!

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Because any press is good press!!! (actually, I think that same reasoning was how they landed on "RubberDucks")

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If it must involve rubber, let's focus on the tire industry. Taking the field...YOUR 2013 AKRON STEEL-BELTED RADIALS!

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Our first alternative: The first half of the name isn't so bad. Ladies and gentlemen, the Akron Rubbers!