best state for Pro-Sports

[pres2032]

not talking just teams, but players who come from those states.

My choice would be PA because of the wealth of NFL quarterbacks and a long history of consistantly successful teams.

[progressiveBadger]

1. Wisconsin

The Packers
The 80s Brewers + Henry Aaron

[Kota]

2. Chicago!

[HuckleB]

5. Yes, Chicago.

When it comes to supporting pro sports teams across the board, win or lose, I don't think any other area of the nation comes close.

[hijinx87]

9. Chicago isn't a state. n/t

[aldian159]

12. Everything south of the 95th St. Station might as well be another state..

[Sympleesmshn]

3. Virginia

We breed some of the best football players in the country, plus some basketball stars, and stars in other pro sports. We do not have that many great pro teams but we feed to the pro more then any other state.

[Poppyseedman]

4. Florida hands down.

Three NFL teams. Two NBA teams. Two MLB teams. Two NHL teams. Several MLB spring training facilities.

The NFL and MLB teams are filled with Florida players.

In the last three years what state has won more championships for major league teams than Florida?

Buc's, Lightning, Marlins.

[hijinx87]

10. I think the answer is probably florida.

even after deducting points for the d-rays.

I think that all of the Spring Training sites may be what puts them over the top; I go to Vero Beach nearly every spring, and it's simply heaven on earth.

[THUNDER HANDS]

6. New York

Based soely on the Yankees and their domination of the sport of baseball.

Throw in the Islanders and their 4 Stanley Cups...
The Rangers and their huge victory in 1994...
The Giants two Super Bowls...
The Jets and their sport-changing 1968 Championship...
The Knicks and their two championships...
Buffalo and their domination of the AFC in the 90s....
The Mets and their amazing run in 1969 and wild win in 1986...

We're up there, but we probably should win more. We would if our sports writers didn't scare players away from playing here.

[IronLionZion]

7. PA for consistent ass-kicking

There's a good chance the Superbowl will be Steelers-Eagles. That would be so Pennsylvanian!

[1gobluedem]

8. Don't forget Michigan

Detroit is consistently referred to as one of the best sports towns in the country. Where else do they routinely sell out the stadium for a lousy NFL team? Even the Tigers have maintained a loyal following despite their continued slump. The 2005 Baseball All Star game and 2006 Super Bowl will be played in Detroit.

The Pistons are the reigning NBA champs and the Wings (when we HAVE hockey) have three Stanley Cups in the last ten years and are a serious contender every year.

And look at all the NFL quarterbacks that came out of the University of Michigan too.

[DaveinMD]

11. New York hands down

the passion of fans is unmatched and the rich history of the teams is without parallel.

[iwantmycountryback]

13. New York of course

How many great baseball players were born in NYC? We have the Yankees, the Jets, the Rangers. Great hockey town. Illinois? C'mon. The Blackhawks haven't won a Stanley Cup in how many years? The Cubs and White Sox have even longer droughts. The Bulls were good with MJ but not anymore.

[chyjo]

14. I'm putting in NY because I live in Buffalo

and If they so much as announce that a new urinal was installed in Raplh Wilson Stadium the Bills sell out a game.