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TFD: One last bit of negative wallowing, and then we move on
Posted by: Michael Rand under Twins fans, Vikings Updated: February 8, 2010 - 5:14 PM
Former colleage Jeff drops in with this bit of knowledge. And yes, after this, we'll stop repeatedly punching people in the gut. Here we go:
In honor of the Saints victory, I bring you these lists:
Cities/markets that have won titles in MLB, NFL, NBA or NHL since the Twins 1991 World Series title
1. Toronto
2. Atlanta
3. New York (counting New Jersey as well)
4. Miami
5. Phoenix
6. Los Angeles
7. Boston
8. Chicago
9. St. Louis
10. Philadelphia
11. Washington
12. Dallas
13. Bay Area
14. Denver
15. Baltimore
16. Tampa
17. Pittsburgh
18. Indy
19. Green Bay
20. New Orleans
21. Houston
22. San Antonio
23. Detroit
24. Montreal
25. Raleigh
Cities that have played for a title since the last time a Minnesota team played for a title.
1. San Diego
2. Cleveland
3. Seattle
4. Charlotte
5. Nashville
6. Buffalo
7. Portland
8. Orlando
9. Salt Lake City
10. Vancouver
11. Ottawa
12. Edmonton
13. Calgary
Totals: 38 cities have either won a championship or played for a championship since the Twins won the 1991 World Series.
YARRRRRRRRRRRGH.
But this is totally going to be Minnesota's year. We can feel it.
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