The Gipper Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Now that the NBA and NHL Finals have been played , here is the last year that each of the now 49 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: 2019 Toronto (Raptors NBA 2019 St. Louis (Blues NHL) 2018 Boston/New England (Patriots NFL) 2018 San Fran/Oak/San Jose (Warriors NBA 2018 Washington DC (Capitals NHL) 2017 Philadelphia (Eagles NFL) 2017 Houston (Astros MLB) 2017 Las Vegas (no titles, first year "Golden Knights" began play) 2017 Pittsburgh (Penguins NHL) 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 NFL 2011 New York/New Jersey (Giants NFL) 2011 Dallas/Ft. Worth (Mavericks NBA) 2010 Green Bay (Packers NFL) 2009 New Orleans (Saints NFL) 2008 Oklahoma City, no titles, year the Seattle Supersonics moved to become the "Thunder" 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 play 1997 Nashville, no titles, first year "Titans" played there 1995 Jacksonville, no titles, first year "Jaguars" began play 1995 Atlanta (Braves MLB) 1993 Montreal (Canadiennes NHL) 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 there 1988 Charlotte, no titles, first year "Hornets" played there 1985 Sacramento, no titles, first year "Kings" played there 1979 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 The following are the cities are those where the last title won in that town was by a franchise that is no longer there, or which is defunct: Vancouver (Millionaires) defunct Ottawa (Senators...previous franchise defunct) San Diego...Chargers...now in LA Salt Lake City...Stars ABA defunct Winnipeg (Jets....previous franchise now in Phoenix) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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