The Gipper Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Now that the NBA and NHL Finals have been played , here is the last year that each of the 48 major league cities (or market areas) in the US and Canada won a professional sports championship, or for those markets with no titles, the year they first had a major sports franchise there. In other words, it tells how long each area has been waiting for a title. This includes NHL/WHA, NBA/ABA, NFL/AFL/AAFC, and MLB: 2017 San Fran/Oak/SJ (Warriors NBA 2017 Pittsburgh (Penguins NHL) 2016 Boston (NE) (Patriots NFL 2016 Chicago (Cubs MLB) 2016 Cleveland (Cavaliers NBA) 2015 Denver (Broncos NFL) 2015 Kansas City (Royals MLB) 2014 San Antonio (Spurs NBA) 2014 Los Angeles (Kings NHL) 2013 Seattle (Seahawks NFL) 2013 Miami (Heat NBA)2012 Baltimore (Ravens NFL2011 New York/New Jersey (Giants NFL)2011 St. Louis (Cardinals MLB)2011 Dallas/Ft. Worth (Mavericks NBA)2010 Green Bay (Packers NFL)2009 New Orleans (Saints NFL)2008 Oklahoma City, no titles, year the "Thunder" began play.2008 Philadelphia (Phillies MLB)2008 Detroit (Redwings NHL)2006 Indianapolis (Colts NFL)2006 Raleigh (Hurricane NHL)2004 Tampa/St. Pete (Lightning NHL)2001 Phoenix (Diamondbacks MLB)2001 Memphis, no titles, first year "Grizzlies" played there 2000 Columbus, no titles, first year "Bluejackets" began play1997 Nashville, no titles, first year "Titans" played there1995 Houston (Rockets NBA)1995 Jacksonville, no titles, first year "Jaguars" began play1995 Atlanta (Braves MLB)1993 Toronto (Blue Jays MLB)1993 Montreal (Canadiennes NHL)1992 Washington D.C. (Redskins NFL)1991 Minneapolis/St. Paul (Twins MLB)1990 Cincinnati (Reds MLB)1990 Edmonton (Oilers NHL)1989 Calgary (Flames NHL)1989 Orlando, no titles, first year "Magic" played there1988 Charlotte, no titles, first year "Hornets" played there1985 Sacramento, no titles, first year "Kings" played there1979 Winnipeg (Jets, WHA)1977 Portland (Blazers NBA)1971 Milwaukee (Bucks NBA)1971 Salt Lake City (Stars ABA)1965 Buffalo (Bills AFL)1963 San Diego (Chargers AFL)1927 Ottawa (Senators NHL)1915 Vancouver (Millionaires, Stanley Cup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 By next year another "market area" will have to be added with the expansion of the NHL into Las Vegas, and the move of the Raiders there. The NHL held the expansion draft for the Las Vegas Golden Knights last night. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_NHL_Expansion_Draft This will give the NHL 31 teams...but that is an unwieldly number, ergo, the NHL is bound to add another team soon. Potential markets could include "new markets" : Quebec City, Hamilton, and Saskatoon in Canada. Potential US cities for NHL expansion include Seattle, Houston, Milwaukee., but these all currently have teams in the other major sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Another interesting thing I look at here is the "parity" matter. I look back 32 years (because that is the number of teams in the league with the most teams...the NFL)...and I see how many different teams have won championships over the last 32 years. Thus, for now, I go back to 1985...and come up with this: The NFL has had 15 different teams win titles in those 32 years (Bears sneak in with last title in 1985) The NHL also has had 15 different teams win titles in those 32 years. The MLB has had the most different champions: 18 teams have won titles (and the Cleveland Indians lost 3 WS...two in extra innings of the 7th game....fuck me) The NBA has had the least "parity" In 32 years, only 10 teams have won titles. (But yes, Cavs were one of them). Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Bulls have dominated. In fact, only two teams have won just one title in that time: Cavs, Mavs. Otherwise all other teams to win a title have won multiple titles (including Golden State) The Lakers have won 8 titles since 1985, Bulls 6, Spurs 5, Pistons 3 In the NHL, the Penguins have won the most titles since 1985 period with 5. Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers won 4. Blackhawks 3. Seven teams only won one title. In the NFL, The Pats 5 is the most in that time, followed by the Giants 4, the Cowboys, 49ers and Broncos won 3. Six teams won a single title since 1985. In the MLB, the Yankees have won 5 titles since 1985. The Giants won 3. Five teams won 2, and 9 teams won just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StinkHole Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 In the NFL, The Pats 5 is the most in that time, followed by the Giants 4, the Cowboys, 49ers and Broncos won 3. Six teams won a single title since 1985. And what team won 2 since 1985 hmmmmmm? lol. Number sequence complete! 5,4,3,2,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 And what team won 2 since 1985 hmmmmmm? lol. Number sequence complete! 5,4,3,2,1 Several teams have won 2 since 1985. Redskins, Steelers, Ravens, Packers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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