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Originally Posted by Acajack
Though we do have the saying in French "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose..."
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We have the same saying in English (but you know this).
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Originally Posted by thenoflyzone
In 2015, Temple University economics professor Michael Leeds argued that if all of Chicago's professional teams (the Bears, Bulls, White Sox, Cubs and Blackhawks) suddenly disappeared at the same time, the impact of their departure on the city's economy would amount to a fraction of 1%.
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So, I presume you're not a sports fan then...……
I would argue that while sports teams do not have much of a measurable economic impact on a city, they can do wonders for the soul of the city. They can help induce pride and can improve peoples moods. People need a distraction. Sports teams can accomplish this in spades.
Sports teams can add prestige to a community too. Where do you think the term "major league city" came from????