Cleveland fans can’t win for losing. With all the pain and misery, we still come in second.
2. Cleveland Indians
Red Sox fans lived charmed lives compared to Cleveland fans. They haven’t seen their team win the World Series since 1948. They had the best record in league history in 1954 and got swept in the World Series. They had a player killed by a pitch in 1920. They have their own curse — the trade of Rocky Colavito that turned them into a national punch line for the better part of four decades. And then, when they were within three outs of winning it all in 1997, Jose Mesa blew the lead and the World Series.
Cubs’ fans? Bah! You just like to drink beer and look cool on TV.
Sniff. The Indians’ll win it all someday and then you’ll be sorry.
18. (tie) New York Mets
When you’ve witnessed two unqualified miracles (1969 and 1986), there should be no misery. Unless, of course, someone mentions Mo Vaughn.
We’re Number 18 (and a tie yet)!
Being number 18 is noble. I mean, let’s face it. You guys have the pain of being near the Yankees. Cleveland has only the pain of, well, sucking.
True. I guess the pseudo-state rivalry with the Reds doesn’t compare. But, lest you forget, you have a kickin’ stadium! Big Shea, on the other hand…
I’ve never been to Shea. My niece is at NYU and she went to the Yankees, like a traitor!
But it’s true. The Jake is great, with really good views and even better mustard.