Try telling that to Chicago, it is like arguing with a brick wall. The Cubs have Wrigley Field, the White Sox have U.S. Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park) and the Bears have Soldier Field. The tax payers have the bills for Cellular and Soldier. Some day the tax payers will have the bill for a new Wrigley. Meanwhile, Chicago closed 50, that’s right FIFTY, public schools. Go figure.
Only if it’s in U.S. currency. the Canadian dollar is about .75/U.S. dollar. Brings to mind the Newfie joke I heard years ago, “Did you hear about the Newfie who tried to throw himself on the ground, and missed.”
The old ABA had three different regional franchises splitting home games among three or four cities: The Virginia Squires (Richmond, Norfolk, Hampton and Roanoke), Carolina Cougars (Greensboro, Raleigh and Charlotte) and the Texas Chaparrals (now the Spurs) for one year. It never worked in any of those situations because teams couldn’t afford full-time staff in more than one city and attendance (such as there was) usually suffered in the others.
I remember the Pack playing at least one game every year in Milwaukee back in the 60s. I spent most of the next 40 years out of the country. I did not know they stopped. Any idea what year that was?
Bikebrains almost 10 years ago
Try telling that to Chicago, it is like arguing with a brick wall. The Cubs have Wrigley Field, the White Sox have U.S. Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park) and the Bears have Soldier Field. The tax payers have the bills for Cellular and Soldier. Some day the tax payers will have the bill for a new Wrigley. Meanwhile, Chicago closed 50, that’s right FIFTY, public schools. Go figure.
Timothy Madigan Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I give you the Kansas City – Omaha Kings, which I remember from my youth (for 1 year) outside KC.
sarah413 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Only if it’s in U.S. currency. the Canadian dollar is about .75/U.S. dollar. Brings to mind the Newfie joke I heard years ago, “Did you hear about the Newfie who tried to throw himself on the ground, and missed.”
Guilty Bystander almost 10 years ago
The old ABA had three different regional franchises splitting home games among three or four cities: The Virginia Squires (Richmond, Norfolk, Hampton and Roanoke), Carolina Cougars (Greensboro, Raleigh and Charlotte) and the Texas Chaparrals (now the Spurs) for one year. It never worked in any of those situations because teams couldn’t afford full-time staff in more than one city and attendance (such as there was) usually suffered in the others.
JayeR almost 10 years ago
The Bills were shared with Toronto until a couple years ago, and I remember going back further that the Packers played some games in Milwaukee
timbob2313 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I remember the Pack playing at least one game every year in Milwaukee back in the 60s. I spent most of the next 40 years out of the country. I did not know they stopped. Any idea what year that was?
Michael Ritter almost 10 years ago
The Newfs are a wonderful race.
sarah413 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
@Old Timer The Cincinnati Royals, born the Rochester Royals, moved to Kansas City and eventually changed their name to Kings