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What was the team called before becoming the Detroit Red Wings in 1932?

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Before becoming the Detroit Red Wings in 1932, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars from 1926 to 1930. The name change was inspired by the famous "Winged Wheel" logo, which was designed to symbolize the city's growing automotive industry.
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