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This attendance thing would have ti involve an analysis, comparing all 8 teams between Dallas and Pnilly, then to their population. Nobody has time for that here.
What analysis does one need? I "cherry picked" to show you that not all major sport teams are supported that well even in what you deem as the top 4. You doubted Dallas or Houston didn't support their teams like the East Coast and I simply disagree with it. If attendance is a good barometer here, even the Stars have as good support as the Flyers as of late. If you don't have the time, I do.
The University of Washington is having a moment. Among all universities, this one is among the most tied to its city and prominent in its city. Being huge and central is a part of that. Lacking a second huge university in the area is another part.
So:
--They're in today's CFP championship
--There's a current major movie about the time the rowing team went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics and won a gold medal.
Seattle won't be at the top of the "sports capitals" list, but these points are helping.
The University of Washington is having a moment. Among all universities, this one is among the most tied to its city and prominent in its city. Being huge and central is a part of that. Lacking a second huge university in the area is another part.
So:
--They're in today's CFP championship
--There's a current major movie about the time the rowing team went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics and won a gold medal.
Seattle won't be at the top of the "sports capitals" list, but these points are helping.
Seattle is an underrated football city. The metro has produced a lot of football talent over the years.
Nobody cared about the Sixers during the process area, that's a fact. Attendance was abysmal but mind you the Sixers were historically one of the worst teams in history at the time. In 2016 Sixers went 10-72, the 4th worst record in league history so people were missing games for a good reason.
The only team in Philly that can maintain strong attendance with a horrible record is the *Eagles. Philly is a football city first and foremost. 2nd is either Basketball (college big 4 + pro) or Baseball depending on who you ask, but it's still a big dropoff in terms of passion and loyalty.
*2012 Eagles went 4-12 and were still 3rd best in home attendance percentage.
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Seattle is an underrated football city. The metro has produced a lot of football talent over the years.
Basketball too.
They need to bring back the SuperSonics. Maybe they can do what the NFL did with the Cleveland Browns after Art Modell moved them to Baltimore to become the Ravens and just let them re-spawn again if they want to keep a franchise in OKC.
The NBA already did it, sort of, with the Hornets. Moved to NOLA, then the NOLA team became the Pelicans and the Charlotte Bobcats became the Hornets again.
Houston and Philly are the only two major cities (with at least 3 pro teams) that never had a sports dynasty. Phoenix could also be considered, but it only gained "big-city" status two decades ago, and its teams are fairly new.
I'm defining Dynasty as the most acceptable and lenient -- 3 or more championships within a decade since the first championship win)
Houston and Philly are the only two major cities (with at least 3 pro teams) that never had a sports dynasty. Phoenix could also be considered, but it only gained "big-city" status two decades ago, and its teams are fairly new.
I'm defining Dynasty as the most acceptable and lenient -- 3 or more championships within a decade since the first championship win)
Atlanta as well. I don’t think the braves, falcons, or hawks have met this definition.
Houston and Philly are the only two major cities (with at least 3 pro teams) that never had a sports dynasty. Phoenix could also be considered, but it only gained "big-city" status two decades ago, and its teams are fairly new.
I'm defining Dynasty as the most acceptable and lenient -- 3 or more championships within a decade since the first championship win)
I'd consider todays Astros as a dynasty-4 WS appearances in six years.
I'd consider todays Astros as a dynasty-4 WS appearances in six years.
For the AL maybe but not the entire MLB. The late 90s early 00s Yankees was a dynasty. This current Astros team isn't.
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