Championships in what most Americans consider the four “major” sports…Football (NFL), Baseball (MLB), Basketball (NBA), and Hockey (NHL).
Football:
New York Giants/Jets: 4
New England Patriots: 3
Since New York has two teams and Boston only one, this would indicate a virtual tie.
Baseball:
New York Yankees/New York Giants/New York Mets/Brooklyn Dodgers: 35
Boston Americans/Boston Braves/Boston Red Sox: 8
Utter domination by New York.
Basketball:
Rochester Royals/New York Knicks: 3
Boston Celtics: 17
Utter domination by Boston.
Hockey:
New York Rangers/New York Islanders: 8
Boston Bruins: 5
Since New York has two teams and Boston only one, this would indicate a virtual tie.
So basically, what we have is a draw. So all stupid, ignorant, obnoxious (as opposed to real) New York sports fans should really get their story straight…is it who’s better NOW, or in the past? When the Yankees win, it’s who’s better now. When they lose, it’s who WAS better. When the Knicks lose, it’s…ummm…wait til next year. When the Jets lose, it’s…ummm…well…wait til next year.
In fact, statistically, Boston has won more championships per team on the average than New York.
New York Total: 10 Teams, 50 Championships. That’s 5 per team.
Boston Total: 6 Teams, 33 Championships. That’s 5.5 per team.
Oh wait! Anticipating the “New England isn’t just Boston!” comments…
That means Boston has 5 teams, 30 Championships. That’s 6 per team.
10/16/16: See updated version. (housekeeping)
7/8/24: Updated through today as follows:
American Football (Super Bowls Won):
New York Giants/New York Jets: 5
New England Patriots: 6
A slight edge for New England, especially considering the disadvantage of having only one team.
Baseball (1903-present, World Series’ Won):
New York Yankees/New York Giants/New York Mets/Brooklyn Dodgers: 35
Boston Americans/Boston Braves/Boston Red Sox: 10
Still, domination by New York, but gap closed very slightly.
Basketball (NBA Titles Won):
Rochester Royals/Syracuse Nationals/New York Knicks: 4
Boston Celtics: 18
Utter domination by Boston, hopefully more to come.
Hockey (Stanley Cup Championships):
New York Rangers/New York Islanders/Buffalo Sabres: 8
Boston Bruins: 6
The Rangers were an Original Six team, like Boston, so don’t even try going there. They had plenty of chances.
7/8/24: Update Continued…
In fact, statistically, Boston has won more championships per team on the average than New York.
New York Total: 12 Teams, 52 Championships. That’s 4.33 per team.
Boston Total: 6 Teams, 40 Championships. That’s 6.66 per team.
Oh wait! Anticipating the “New England isn’t just Boston!” comments…
That means Boston has 5 teams, 34 Championships. That’s 6.8 per team.
I love that dirty water.
– Puppy >.< Yip!