While I mostly agree with this list of the Top 10 Worst Sports Franchises, I can't really take seriously any list that would overlook the Philadelphia Phillies. The Twins, for all of Calvin Griffith's penny-pinching, have had far more postseason success, including two World Series titles since 1987, than the Phils may ever have. The Boston Bruins may be a lousy hockey team now, but any organization whose description includes the words "Up until 1997, the Bruins made the playoffs in 30 consecutive seasons" just doesn't make the cut in my mind. Not a bad effort overall, but with that one big glaring omission.
Posted by Charles Kuffner on May 12, 2008 to Other sportsIf the Phillies hadn't made the postseason last year, they probably would have been included. I would have chosen the Chicago Blackhawks over the Boston Bruins for their recent futility, or maybe the New York Knicks.
I would have put the Clippers higher on the list, maybe at number 5. I have no problem with 1 through 4. I'd include Madison Square Garden as a joint entity, but the Rangers have made the playoffs the past three seasons.
Posted by: William Hughes on May 12, 2008 6:05 AM