(KTTS) – Springfield’s Arena League football team now has a name.
Owner Mark Burgess says the team will be called the Ozarks Lunkers.
The Lunker name, referring to a large fish, was chosen after officials received nearly 5,000 entries in a name-the-team contest that started in March.
Fans will also get to name the mascot.
The Arena League is set to launch in June 2024 locally at the $25 million Wilson Logistics Arena under construction at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
“The City is excited for the Lunkers to be one of four teams that will debut for the league’s inaugural season in 2024,” Mayor McClure said. “Having an arena football team is just another step in Springfield securing a reputation as a sports town. The growth of sports tourism is presenting unprecedented economic and community opportunities with continued facility enhancements.”
