I have been wondering this for years and have not received a convincing answer. The only logical reason I see for supporting a team is due to it being located where you currently live or where you grew up. But that is obviously not the only reason because I see people walking around with jerseys of every team out there, and they didn't all live in the city of that team.
Do people like them because they have success (winning championships)?What happens when they start losing?
Do people like them because they have a player that they admire? What happens when that player retires or is traded?
I was once a redskins fan but I find difficulty in supporting them these days because its almost a new team of players every season. They have made it to the playoffs maybe twice in the past 15 years, and I just don't care to watch football anymore. For some reason I have never been able to attach myself to the Ravens, who are only 20 minutes away and whom are alot more successful.
I can understand the love of college sports, especially if you attended the school or had family that attended. But with pro sports it seems the only common bond the people have to them is their location.
What other reasons are there to like certain pro teams?
Do people like them because they have success (winning championships)?What happens when they start losing?
Do people like them because they have a player that they admire? What happens when that player retires or is traded?
I was once a redskins fan but I find difficulty in supporting them these days because its almost a new team of players every season. They have made it to the playoffs maybe twice in the past 15 years, and I just don't care to watch football anymore. For some reason I have never been able to attach myself to the Ravens, who are only 20 minutes away and whom are alot more successful.
I can understand the love of college sports, especially if you attended the school or had family that attended. But with pro sports it seems the only common bond the people have to them is their location.
What other reasons are there to like certain pro teams?