One subject that many, including myself, have done for so long is give top ten lists of pretty much everything under the sun. Sports fans really like to make these lists. But what many readers don’t realize, unfortunately, is that 99% of top ten lists are nothing more than an opinion. Some of the writers don't realize it either though.
Some of the more popular lists I have done would include the top ten baseball players of all time, top ten hottest WNBA players, and the big one, the top ten most overrated sports moments which I wrote earlier this year.
A marketing firm compiled data and fan feedback from all 122 pro sports franchises. With this list it is based on many items. This list is not my list. This list was done by two companies as well.
The list is called the "Ultimate Standings" by Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon and Markitecture INC. The list was published in the May issue of ESPN the Magazine.
The data used to figure all this out was put together with these factors included. Most of these factors included: Ownership, Coaching, Players, Fan Relations, Affordability Stadium Experience, and ####-for-the-Buck.
So who are the Top Ten Franchises and who are the Bottom Feeders? Here are the lists.
Top Ten Sports Franchises:
10. Arizona Diamondbacks
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
8. Detroit Pistons
7.Detroit Tigers
6.Los Angeles Angels
5. Anaheim Ducks
4. Green Bay Packers
3.New Orleans Hornets
2. San Antonio Spurs
1. Indianapolis Colts
The Bottom Feeders:
113. Memphis Grizzlies
114. Baltimore Orioles
115. Cincinnati Bengals
116. Seattle Supersonics
117. Oakland Raiders
118. Minnesota Timberwolves
119. Atlanta Falcons
120. Detroit Lions
121. Toronto Maple Leafs
122. New York Knicks
Notables and other numbers:
The city of Detroit had three teams in the top 12 and one in the bottom. The Detroit Red Wings came in at 12th.
No New York team ranked higher than the Giants at number 48. New York has seven pro sports franchises which is more than any other city.
The New England Patriots were ranked as the 11th best franchise.
The Chicago Cubs were ranked 95th. I guess without any living fans from the last World Series it is hard to rank higher. The Cubs have only won two World Series’ and they were back-toback in 1907-08.
The number 100 team is the New Jersey Nets.
The Indiana Pacers just missed the Bottom Feeder list at number 112
In MLB the Boston Red Sox ranked 89th while the New York Yankees ranked 65th. The Tampa Bay Rays ranked 75th while the Toronto Blue Jays ranked 67th and the Baltimore Orioles were ranked 114th. The AL East is not a good franchise division apparently.
Surprises on the list were the Milwaukee Brewers who were 13th and the St. Louis Blues were 14th.
All I can say is that it's lucky for the Tigers this list was published before the season began; that BFYB rating must be getting lower! I read the magazine that you cited, and for the most part, I agree with the list. But any list (and I should know; my regular feature is called "My List") is subject to opinion, and even with these stats, it's still mainly an opinion. But most can agree the Knicks earned last place, huh?
bob' I'm surprised that you've not got the Pats amongst the top ranked best ran franshises within the top 10 featured ?
But then one can understand where you're coming from on this. Given the criticism that has surroiunded the franchise over the past few months.
I've a two new posts up within the site.
They're titled Under The Radar No More !
That's on Greg Maddux of the San Diego Padres.
The second is an NBA piece titled It's Like Riding A Bike Once You Fall Off You Get Back On And Start Pedalling !
I'll look forward to reading your comments.
Chimin' out.
So let me get this straight (since I'm not too intelligent)...the Colts made number one because of for example, the cheapest tickets, cheapest beer, and the most liked team combined?? Over the Cowboys and the Patriots?
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The only problem with this poll is that it leaves out the most important factor. The fan base!!! Seriously, I know the DBACKS have been a great team over the last 7 years but look a an Arizona game and look at a Cubs game!!
An!d the Jaguars # 2? I live in Jacksonville now, from Chicago. And I wouldnt trade a Bears game for a Jags game for all the gold in Fort Knox!! What a horrible list
I agree with the comment at the top about the Tigers. Although I'm a Tigers fan, their recent history (past 20 yrs) is quite suspect but they do have a strong long term history. On the other hand, I'm curious why the Red Wings aren't in on the top ten? Four Stanley Cups in the past 11 years? A charter member of the Original Six? Third most Stanley Cups behind Montreal and Toronto? Someone explain THAT one to me...
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The Bottom Feeders: 
119. Atlanta Falcons
