I called our local police department and checked with their gang expert to see if this was true.

Were gangs walking around with the logos of our favorite sports teams - using them to represent something criminal? Turns out it is true. Something for people to be aware of if you already suspect possible gang activity in your neighborhood.

As I worked on the story at my desk people came over and asked me "what does this team mean, what does that team mean?" So here is a short list of some of the most popular team logos sometimes used by gangs.

SPORTS TEAM-----GANG NAME------WHY ITS USED
Boston Celtics--------Spanish Cobras-----Colors: green and black
Chicago Cubs--------Spanish Cobras-----Initial "C"
Dallas Cowboys------Crip Gangs
Denver Broncos----- Black Disciples------Initials
Detroit Tigers---------Davie Boys----------Initial "D"
Duke Blue Devils---- Folk Nation Gangs--"Disciples Utilizing Knowledge Everyday"
Georgetown Hoyas--Gangster Disciples--"G" on Dog's hat for Gangsters
Dodgers---------------Latin Aspects---------Initials "LA"
Yankees---------------Gangster Disciples--Colors:Black,Blue, White