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Boston Ranked A Most Valuable Sports City In The U.S.

Author Jeff Gorra

Online Betting Guide (OLBG) recently analyzed the revenue each professional team brings into their home city. They focused on the five major leagues; NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS. According to their study, Boston ranks as the 11th most valuable sports city in the country.

This report was specific to cities as opposed to overall markets. Therefore, the Patriots and Revolution weren’t included in Boston’s tally, as their stadiums are too far outside of Boston.

Nonetheless, Boston still ranked as a top 15 most valuable pro sports city with just three teams (and two stadiums). OLBG found that the Bruins current revenue was $218 million. The Celtics current revenue was $361 million. The Red Sox bring in the most with $479 million.

OLBG also looked at these figures from a state perspective. Doing so, Massachusetts brings the local rank up to number eight in the country. The Bay State currently brings in $1.598 billion. Again, the difference is largely in part to adding in the Patriots and Revolution here.

What Cities And Markets Are At The Top?

There are no major surprises here besides what you may expect from the order. In the cities category, Chicago, New York, Arlington, and Los Angeles are the top four, respectively. However, in OLBG’s forecasting, New York is expected to take over the top spot by 2030 with an estimated revenue of $2.487 billion.

On the state level, the top four align to California, Texas, Florida, and New York. The Sunshine State appears here as the state has four major cities home to pro sports teams.

The Bruins and Celtics had winning seasons where the Celtics pushed deep into the playoffs. Fenway Park always draws a crowd. Even with the team playing poorly, the legendary stadium is a destination for baseball enthusiasts worldwide.

What are the Boston Red Sox Retired Numbers?

Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo wears number 99. Closer Kenley Jansen wears number 74. At first glance, you may think these are not typical baseball uniform numbers. The organization has 11 options that are immediately unavailable. The Red Sox retired numbers include 10 players that are forever Yawkey Way legends, and one player who is forever a MLB legend.

The Red Sox first retired a uniform number in 1984. It was #4 which belonged to Joe Cronin, who spent 48 years in baseball. The nod was to honor the fact that Cronin was a player, manager, and executive with Boston. Five days later (May 29, 1984) the Red Sox retired Ted Williams’ #9. It would be four years until another number was retired with Bobby Doerr.

In April of 1997 all of Major League Baseball retired #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.

Walking into Fenway Park you will see banners draped along the outside walls of the stadium honoring each player who has their number retired. You will also see them displayed high above right field inside the park, complimenting the Pesky pole.

So, if you are catching a game this year and wondering why a starting pitcher like Nick Pivetta is sporting #37, it’s important to know what his options were to select from. Here are the Red Sox retired numbers.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
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