BOSTON'S LUCKY

AND PHILLY'S THE REASON

Philly, Boston, and New York fans hate each other, and for the most part that hatred is well placed.

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But maybe Boston's fans should show a little gratitude instead. After all, for more than 100 years, Philly's teams have been their good luck charm. It seems that whenever our teams succeed, theirs follow.

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Whatta bunch of copycats.

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Consider:

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In 1913, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Series. In 1914, the Boston Braves won the World Series.

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In 1914, the Athletics won the AL pennant. In 1915, the Red Sox won the AL pennant.

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In 1915, the Phillies won the NL pennant. In 1916, the Red Sox won the AL pennant.

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In 1956, the Philadelphia Warriors won the NBA title. In 1957, the Celtics won the NBA title.

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In 1967, the 76ers won the NBA title. In 1968, the Celtics won the NBA title.

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In 1977, the Flyers were the Wales Conference champions. In 1978, the Bruins were the Wales Conference champions.

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In 1980, the 76ers were NBA East champions. In 1981, the Celtics were NBA East champions.

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In 1983, the 76ers won the NBA title. In 1984, the Celtics won the NBA title.

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In 1987, the Flyers were NHL East champions. In 1988, the Bruins were NHL East champions.

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In 2010, the Flyers were NHL East champions. In 2011, the Bruins were NHL East champions.

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In 2018, the Eagles won the Super Bowl. In 2019, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

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In 2025, the Eagles won the Super Bowl.

Any guesses on who will win the Super Bowl this year?