Which team has had, at their peak, the most "mystique"?

Long_Long_Name · 10-09-2002, 05:06 PM

This question was asked on CTV Sportsnet in Canada, and I just thought I'd see what other people think.

Kezzek · 10-09-2002, 05:21 PM

Gooood question!

I'm gonna have to say Montreal. They carried an aura of invicibility for over four decades .

The Yankees are a close second, imo.

EDIT: Woohoo, I just got sent up to Triple A ball!

atomheart · 10-09-2002, 05:50 PM

The Habs. By far.

CommishJoe · 10-09-2002, 05:52 PM

Good poll!!

Long_Long_Name · 10-09-2002, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CommishJoe
Good poll!!

Just wait until Batter Up sees this thread

atomheart · 10-09-2002, 06:16 PM

Hmmmm....CTV Sportsnet in Canada...I wonder who they picked...

BleacherBum · 10-10-2002, 12:32 AM

e) UCLA

CBL-Commish · 10-10-2002, 08:08 AM

f) The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings

Draft Dodger · 10-10-2002, 10:26 AM

Cincinnati Bengals...oh wait, thought you meant most "mistakes"...

vtbub · 10-10-2002, 12:51 PM

Ask the Bruins

The Yankees do now, but playing a Game 7 at the Fourm was nasty.

g) Uconn's women's hoop home games in Storrs

Long_Long_Name · 10-10-2002, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by atomheart
Hmmmm....CTV Sportsnet in Canada...I wonder who they picked...

I didn't see the results, unfortunately. It was probably the Habs (duh) followed by the Yankees, and I don't think the other two were even close.

blubbla · 10-10-2002, 07:48 PM

h) 1991 - 1998 Air Jordan led Chicago Bulls

Operation Shutdown · 10-11-2002, 09:52 AM

the 70's Steelers

The Professor · 10-11-2002, 10:19 AM

Mystique...I agree with a lot of the above, but how about:

"Bear" Bryant's Alabama squads...Namath, Stabler, Todd...something powerful about football in 'Bama in that era. Mystique is more than just being dominant or good, its like an aura...and I imagine that in the Alabama autumn, successful Tide football was just in the air, natural, pure and expected...

Driver 8 · 10-11-2002, 10:47 PM

I know I'm going way back, before my parents time, even, but what about Notre Dame, pre-1950's (and certain periods from Hornug through Holtz).

Is it just me, or does it seem that we (and I can only speak for Americans as a broad stroke) are too jaded to put much stock into mystique and aura anymore?

Long_Long_Name · 10-11-2002, 10:57 PM

Looks like the Packers aren't very popular

Carplos · 10-12-2002, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Driver 8
Is it just me, or does it seem that we (and I can only speak for Americans as a broad stroke) are too jaded to put much stock into mystique and aura anymore?

I think it's more that people have to realize that mystique and aura are things made up to sell the game and make it sound more "magical" or whatever.

Long_Long_Name · 10-12-2002, 02:08 PM

You think so Carplos? Look at the Habs in the 50s and 70s (won 5 straight in 50's and 4 straight in 70s)... the mystique surrounding them isn't totally made up, I mean, when you go 60-8 (more ties than losses!) like the Habs did in 76-77, it's not a marketing coup. Besides, I don't think you can market that mystique thing... real sports fans won't buy it.

vtbub · 10-12-2002, 05:22 PM

I'd agree with that. Look at what happens to teams that move to new arenas.

Driver 8 · 10-12-2002, 06:49 PM

Don't confuse hype with mystique

View Poll Results: Which team had, at its peak, the most mystique surrounding them?
New York Yankees	12	35.29%
Montréal Canadiens	11	32.35%
Boston Celtics	11	32.35%
Green Bay Packers	0	0%
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10-09-2002, 05:06 PM	#1
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	Which team has had, at their peak, the most "mystique"? This question was asked on CTV Sportsnet in Canada, and I just thought I'd see what other people think. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

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Kezzek All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Keyboard - frantically typing in subtle insults to raise my self-esteem Posts: 973	Gooood question! I'm gonna have to say Montreal. They carried an aura of invicibility for over four decades . The Yankees are a close second, imo. EDIT: Woohoo, I just got sent up to Triple A ball! __________________ - Kez, P.E. Last edited by Kezzek; 10-09-2002 at 05:24 PM.

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atomheart Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 454	The Habs. By far.

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atomheart Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 454	Hmmmm....CTV Sportsnet in Canada...I wonder who they picked...

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vtbub Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 143	Ask the Bruins The Yankees do now, but playing a Game 7 at the Fourm was nasty. g) Uconn's women's hoop home games in Storrs

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blubbla Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Herscher, IL Posts: 2,458	h) 1991 - 1998 Air Jordan led Chicago Bulls

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10-11-2002, 10:19 AM	#14
The Professor Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East of East Posts: 3,020	Mystique...I agree with a lot of the above, but how about: "Bear" Bryant's Alabama squads...Namath, Stabler, Todd...something powerful about football in 'Bama in that era. Mystique is more than just being dominant or good, its like an aura...and I imagine that in the Alabama autumn, successful Tide football was just in the air, natural, pure and expected... __________________ History isn't really about the past - settling old scores. It's about defining the present and who we are."

10-11-2002, 10:47 PM	#15
Driver 8 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: gurnee, il Posts: 397	I know I'm going way back, before my parents time, even, but what about Notre Dame, pre-1950's (and certain periods from Hornug through Holtz). Is it just me, or does it seem that we (and I can only speak for Americans as a broad stroke) are too jaded to put much stock into mystique and aura anymore?

10-11-2002, 10:57 PM	#16
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	Looks like the Packers aren't very popular __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

10-12-2002, 02:08 PM	#18
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	You think so Carplos? Look at the Habs in the 50s and 70s (won 5 straight in 50's and 4 straight in 70s)... the mystique surrounding them isn't totally made up, I mean, when you go 60-8 (more ties than losses!) like the Habs did in 76-77, it's not a marketing coup. Besides, I don't think you can market that mystique thing... real sports fans won't buy it. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

10-12-2002, 05:22 PM	#19
vtbub Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 143	I'd agree with that. Look at what happens to teams that move to new arenas.

10-12-2002, 06:49 PM	#20
Driver 8 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: gurnee, il Posts: 397	Don't confuse hype with mystique