October 22, 2014

LOST GENERATIONS

Some researchers use the period of 30 years to define "a generation."

In baseball terms, that means passing the fan torch from parent or grandparent to child.

In all fandom, the purpose to root your team to victory, and enjoy the ultimate success, a World Series championship.

The drought for some teams is staggering:

SeasonsTeamLast Won
104Chicago Cubs1908
64Cleveland Indians1948
52Texas RangersNever (formed 1961)
51Houston AstrosNever (formed 1962)
44San Diego PadresNever (formed 1969)
44Washington NationalsNever (formed 1969)
44Milwaukee BrewersNever (formed 1969)
36Seattle MarinersNever (formed 1977)
34Pittsburgh Pirates1979
30Baltimore Orioles1983