Yep, you read that right.
4 teams. 25 years. Do the math and you have yourself a city that's hit the century mark for futility.
The Flyers (while a great up and coming story) have become another team to get close, but no cigar.
It's been hell for us Philadelphia fans since 1983, particulary more hellish in the past decade as the Eagles have teased us five times, the Flyers twice, the Sixers once, the Phillies many times, and even Smarty Jones choked in his Triple Crown bid.
The moments of losing have been plenty during the years. Wayne Gretzky, Joe Jurevicious, DeShaun Foster, Tom Brady, Shaq, Kobe Bryant, Tampa Bay, Florida, and the Devils have all been a thorn in our collective asses.
And, guys like Joe Carter, Ronde Barber, and Scott Stevens delivered knock-out punches that still make your stomach grumble when you reminisce.
The odds of a city going this long with a title and having four teams is almost astronomical when you consider the odds of winning a title each year.
Only in Philly can a team be a prohibitive favorite, seemingly have everything go their way and then have a devastating injury just before or during the playoffs.
And, it seems that no matter what the luck seems to ultimately swing the other way for opposing teams.
My lament is nothing new because each passing season ending in defeat just conjures up memories of futility, bad luck, and crushing losses.
Yesterday's 6-0 loss by the Flyers is worse than a 2-1 double overtime loss. I would have rather they went out in that fashion than to have not even showed up.
So, once again it's "next season" for another one of our teams.
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