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After a tumultuous few years, during which the team was known as the Tennessee Oilers, they finally rebranded as the Tennessee Titans in 1999. While Tennessee fans may have embraced the connection to the Oilers' legacy, many Houston residents were left with a sense of loss. NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue officially retired the Oilers name, ensuring that Houston would not reclaim its storied past when the Texans were established in 2002.