122 Franchises Ranked Bottom to Top:

[CommAvHusky]

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1986 was the only another recapitulation of the ancient truth: winners never quit and quitters never win.

Take some Preperation H and have a good weekend.

[CommAvHusky]

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75. Vancouver Canucks

Why? The only time someone won multiple championships in Vancouver were the Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, watching the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals turns into a riot.

The Good. The Canucks have been to the Stanley Cup Finals three times (1982, 1994, 2011). The first two runs being of the miracle variety. Best seasons were in the early 90’s and late 2000’s

The Bad. Not much regular season success, the ’82 team still had a losing record, the ’94 team had 40 losses. Generally a forgettable market that gets no attention unless the team is winning, which is rare.

The Ugly. The one time they hosted Game 7 of a Stanley Cup Final and lost, widespread rioting, looting, destroyed what was left of Vancouver. Oh and that thing Tood Bertuzzi did to Steve Moore, yeah that’s bad. While not much success, the Canucks have had interesting logos from “Stick in the Rink”, “The Flying Skate”, “The Orca”, and “Johnny Canuck”.

Where they play. Rogers Arena, during the 2010 Winter Olympics, the arena was renamed Canada Hockey Place.

Owner: Canucks Sports & Entertainment led by Franseco Aquilini, bought half of the company in 2004 and then the remainder in 2006.

Coach: Travis Green, was named head coach in April, after coaching the Utica Comets for four seasons, also #39 for the Islanders during the 1990’s

Top Current Players: The Sedin twins seem have been playing together forever

Hall of Famers…Pavel Bure

Up Next...The Minnesota Vikings

[Kepler]

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The one time they hosted Game 7 of a Stanley Cup Final and lost, widespread rioting, looting, destroyed what was left of Vancouver.

LOL. There's more violence in Southie on any Wednesday*



* Start of the drinking weekend.

[Jimjamesak]

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Remember, the riots in 2011 came after rioting from the loss in 1994 and police instituted a plan to prevent rioting again.

[CommAvHusky]

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74. Houston Astros

(a.k.a. Houston Colt 45’s)

Why? While they are the current World Series champions, let us not forget that it took the Astros 55 years to get there.

The Good. Well, they are the World Series Champions led by a young exciting staff. The only team to make the World Series in both the American League and National League (2005).

The Bad. The Astros didn’t win their first division title until 1980. Did not advance in the playoffs until 2004. Tanked during the earlier part of this decade so they could get the current talent they have now. Averaged 108 losses between 2011-2013.

The Ugly. Their uniforms were so bright in the 1970’s and early 1980’s that they were declared the brightest thing in the whole State of Texas.

Where they play. Minute Maid Park, where fans get their dose of ‘Vitamin C you later’. The Park replaced the famed Astrodome in 2000. The Astrodome was the first major indoor stadium venue, hence the name change from the Colt 45’s in 1965.

Owner: Jim Crane bought the team from Drayton McLane in 2011, attached was a rider in which Crane agreed to switch the Astros to the American League West.

Manager: A.J. Hinch, a guy at the right place at the right time, Hinch took over in September 2014, just as the Astros were turning the corner to become a contender

Top Current Players: Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, Dallas Keuchel, Justin Verlander,

Hall of Famers…Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Nolan Ryan

Up Next….The Minnesota Vikings

[Kepler]

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The Ugly. Their uniforms were so bright in the 1970’s

Those are the greatest uniforms in sports history:

[Slap Shot]

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Those are the greatest uniforms in sports history:

My Babe Ruth team knocked those off when I was 13-15. I wore my sanies ("borrowed" from the Twins' clubhouse) and stirrups as high as they'd go too.

[CommAvHusky]

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73. Colorado Rockies


Why? The thin air always made this team a little light headed.

The Good. One of the best months in baseball history. From September 16-October 15, 2007, the Rockies went 21-1. The Rockies went from their usual medicore self to winning the pennant.

The Bad. Not so much bad but mediocre, even in their expansion season, they finished better than other teams (Mets, Padres).

The Ugly. Because of the thin air, balls travel further, therefore, good luck ever finding a decent pitcher to play here.

Where they play. Coors Field, where the fans down a lot of silver bullets then forget whose playing.

Owner: Charlie & Dick Monfort received majority ownership in 2005, riding high on a taxpayer funded stadium.

Manager: Bud Black, finished his season managing the Rockies, Black had a successful pitching career and managed the Padres for several seasons.

Top Current Players: Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, and Mark Reynolds

Hall of Famers…Todd Helton will receive consideration when he comes eligible in 2019.

Up Next….The Minnesota Vikings

[MissThundercat]

73. Colorado Rockies


Why? The thin air always made this team a little light headed.

The Good. One of the best months in baseball history. From September 16-October 15, 2007, the Rockies went 21-1. The Rockies went from their usual medicore self to winning the pennant.

The Bad. Not so much bad but mediocre, even in their expansion season, they finished better than other teams (Mets, Padres).

The Ugly. Because of the thin air, balls travel further, therefore, good luck ever finding a decent pitcher to play here.

Where they play. Coors Field, where the fans down a lot of silver bullets then forget whose playing.

Owner: Charlie & Dick Monfort received majority ownership in 2005, riding high on a taxpayer funded stadium.

Manager: Bud Black, finished his season managing the Rockies, Black had a successful pitching career and managed the Padres for several seasons.

Top Current Players: Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, Dallas Keuchel, Justin Verlander,

Hall of Famers…Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, and Mark Reynolds

Up Next….The Minnesota Vikings

Those were the top players for the Astros.

[Kepler]

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Those were the top players for the Astros.

Maybe he knows something.

[CommAvHusky]

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Those were the top players for the Astros.

Well if they were on the Rockies, I'm sure they would be the top current players there too.

[dxmnkd316]

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Hahahaha

[St. Clown]

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73. Colorado Rockies


Why? The thin air always made this team a little light headed.

The Good. One of the best months in baseball history. From September 16-October 15, 2007, the Rockies went 21-1. The Rockies went from their usual medicore self to winning the pennant.

The Bad. Not so much bad but mediocre, even in their expansion season, they finished better than other teams (Mets, Padres).

The Ugly. Because of the thin air, balls travel further farther, therefore, good luck ever finding a decent pitcher to play here.

Where they play. Coors Field, where the fans down a lot of silver bullets then forget whose who's playing.

Owner: Charlie & Dick Monfort received majority ownership in 2005, riding high on a taxpayer funded stadium.

Manager: Bud Black, finished his season managing the Rockies, Black had a successful pitching career and managed the Padres for several seasons.

Top Current Players: Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, and Mark Reynolds

Hall of Famers…Todd Helton will receive consideration when he comes eligible in 2019.

Up Next….The Minnesota Vikings

#stannis4ever, teacherboy

[CommAvHusky]

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#stannis4ever, teacherboy

Yep, a few of these are rush jobs since I'll be going on vacation next week. I plead forgiveness to the grammar nazis out there.

[FreshFish]

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If (or when...) you get to # 61, for those of us too lazy to scroll through the entire thread, would you mind publishing the complete list of #61 to #122 in one post?

It would be appreciated.

I'm curious to see where Da Bears wind up. If you are taking a long view, they'd have to be in top 15 or so; George Halas was a major force behind the NFL, invented the T-formation, # 2 on list of winningest coaches, Bears are # 2 on list of teams with most NFL/Super Bowl wins....some people consider the '85 Bears the best NFL team ever....though they might be just behind the Packers (again).