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In ESPN The Magazine’s seventh annual “Ultimate Standings,” the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are rated the best of all 122 major North American pro sports franchises when it comes to paying fans back for their investment of time, money and passion.

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How in the world are the Milwaukee Brewers ranked 7th in this list? Fans of the Brew Crew have only EVER had a World Series appearance over 25 years ago to look back on with pride (and they lost the series). Last year they barely made the playoffs and were quickly put away in the first round... and THAT accomplishment ranks them 7th when it comes to paying back the fans? WTF? A couple decades plus change of being consistent losers, and a single playoff appearance ranks them 7th best franchise?

fan_from_afar
8:41 AM, 7/6/2009

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Wow! all bengals fans are fair weathered? i've met some in my time but i bleed black and orange have since '92. Thats many horrible season i've endured. the drafts the 2-14 seasons everything! if anything give bengals fans credit for staying with a sad display of a team over the last several years

Keith
6:07 PM, 7/5/2009

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And just thin - I had a hand in both teams.

Paul Brown from the Grave
3:05 PM, 7/4/2009

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Our Ohio based pro teams are like our state government - pathetic.

Derrick
9:52 PM, 7/3/2009

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The Bengals fans are fair weathered? Puhlease!!! They have sold out every home game since Paul Brown Stadium opened and the franchise has given them one winning season in 20. If anything, Bengals fans support their team to a FAULT.

Jeff P
4:18 AM, 7/3/2009

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get rid of those retarted helmets and we'll jump up 25 slots...

paul warfield
5:21 PM, 7/2/2009

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Since few Bengals fans acutally have any true passion for their team, I would expect them to be higher on this chart. Sure they don't win and their front office is terrible, but let's face it Bengal fans are the most fair weathered in the world. Thye are the worst and desrve what they have gotten.

doubter
3:45 PM, 7/2/2009

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Where did you think they would rank? I mean really is this a surprise to anyone?

Duh
3:00 PM, 7/2/2009

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I agree with the Bengals and Browns but honestly the Reds 36th? The reds have not finished .500 or better since 2000. Everyone talks about Bengals and Browns short comings but the Reds have not made the playoffs since 1995 (will be 14 seasons after this year) Just as bad as Bengals streak from 1991 - 2004 with no playoffs. Just saying....

Bengal Defender
2:58 PM, 7/2/2009

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There is NO WAY we are under the raiders, I mean honestly at least the free agents are acutually considering us now, I see this as very jaded, just wait a 10 win season is upon us!@

jeremy
2:20 PM, 7/2/2009

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COMMMON PEOPLE..IS THIS NEW..NEWS ? they'll always **** until we get rid of the BROWN TIGHT WAD FAMILY..

SLIM
11:00 AM, 7/2/2009

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Cleveland Indians should be taking their rightful place soon.

Jon Kerr
11:00 AM, 7/2/2009

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Sigh. The truth hurts.

anon
10:04 AM, 7/2/2009

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