Sunday, May 29, 2005
Philly sports fans
Philadelphia sports fans have a reputation for being the most surly in the country. They certainly have reason to be unhappy this season, as the Phillies are underperforming. They've done well in their last ten games (6-4), but still find themselves in last place. I know the expectations for this season were much higher.
However, back in 2003, Phillies fans were harsh, and their team was actually in the playoff hunt. I attended one of the last games to be played at Veterans Stadium. Philly fan was telling Met fan to go back to New York. Being one of those Mets fans, I wasn't at all amused. I was amused, however, when the Phils missed the playoffs.
Perhaps the hostility comes from watching teams just up the road succeeding, while the Philadelphia teams miss out on the glory. Since the Sixers won the NBA title in 1983, the Mets, Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and Devils have all won world titles. On top of that, the Knicks and Nets have both been to the NBA Finals. The Eagles, on the other hand, have disappointed several times. Jealousy is ugly.
However, back in 2003, Phillies fans were harsh, and their team was actually in the playoff hunt. I attended one of the last games to be played at Veterans Stadium. Philly fan was telling Met fan to go back to New York. Being one of those Mets fans, I wasn't at all amused. I was amused, however, when the Phils missed the playoffs.
Perhaps the hostility comes from watching teams just up the road succeeding, while the Philadelphia teams miss out on the glory. Since the Sixers won the NBA title in 1983, the Mets, Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and Devils have all won world titles. On top of that, the Knicks and Nets have both been to the NBA Finals. The Eagles, on the other hand, have disappointed several times. Jealousy is ugly.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 2:55 PM
