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the Indiana Pacers got their name when there was unowned land in Oklahoma and there where races to Oklahoma to claim land.

The Pacers were named after the famous Standerbred Pacers who were bred and raced in Indiana, such as Dan Patch.

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It was a combination of the Pace Car from the Indianapolis 500 and Harness Racing Pacers from horse racing. One of the original owners was a horse racing enthusiast.
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