On the morning of Oct. 30, 1972, one Illinois Central train overshot the 27th Street station and reversed. The train behind it was not able to stop in time. Forty-five people died and 350 were injured.

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Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, is a cultural and sports hotspot. The city’s nearly three million residents are known for their passion for sports. In fact, the city has been consistently named one of the nation’s top sports cities. Its basketball and hockey teams are perennial powerhouses, with the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks both winning Stanley Cups in recent years.

The Windy City is also home to a number of professional and collegiate sports teams. Sporting News named Chicago the “Best Sports City” three times. The NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are two of Chicago’s most popular teams. Regardless of the team’s results, fans are dedicated to the team, and they show their devotion in droves.