The Houston Texans had a list of three possible team names: the Apollos, Stallions and Texans. Before selecting their name; the "Texans", owner Bob McNair asked Lamar Hunt for his permission to use the name. Hunt, owner of the Dallas Texans (now known as the Kansas City Chiefs), decided permission for the Houston franchise to use the Texan nickname.
Here is the history of the teams logo
Here is the history of the teams logo
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