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Sports Events Culture in Chicago
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Sports Events Culture in Chicago
Whether you are a die-hard fan or just a casual spectator, sports in Chicago have a lot to offer. Not only does it generate millions of dollars for worthy causes, it also creates a plethora of jobs. Some of the more well-known teams include the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and the Blackhawks.
There is a lot of hype surrounding the city’s sports culture. It has produced numerous worthy-of-a-second-place awards, including the best sports city in the world by Sporting News, three of the world’s best sports franchises, and the most successful and longest running sports organization in the country.
Among its many accolades, Chicago has also been included in TSE’s International Ranking of Sport Cities every year since 2012. In addition to the aforementioned sports, Chicago also boasts a number of other enticing sports-related attractions. The city is home to several amateur sports teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. Its largest attraction, the Maccabi Games, attracts sports enthusiasts from all over the world.
The city has also tapped into the sport-centric zeitgeist, fostering an unofficial sex of the sport, which has been dubbed the “Wild North.” Sports fans are often found sporting their team’s hats and shirts, and there are several notable sports celebrities based in Chicago. The city’s most notable sports celebrity is perhaps Brian Neal, who is the former CEO of the Chicago White Sox, and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame.