Boston Red Sox nominated for FanSided’s Fandom 250
By Sean Penney
The Boston Red Sox are among the nominees for the Fandom 250, FanSided’s annual ranking of the top fan bases in the world.
Do the Boston Red Sox have the best fans in the world? We sure think so. As for whether or not that sentiment is shared outside of Boston, we’ll soon find out thanks to the Fandom 250.
FanSided has taken on the monumental task of ranking the top 250 fan bases in the world. We’re not just talking sports either, as this list will take into account entertainment, pop culture, fashion and many other areas that are covered in FanSided’s network of over 300 sites.
We’re confident that the Red Sox will rate ahead of rivals like the New York Yankees, but how will they rank against other local teams like the New England Patriots? How do you even compare them to popular TV shows like Game of Thrones? It’s not easy, but the brilliant minds here at FanSided are up for the challenge.
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Even with fan favorite David Ortiz retiring, the Red Sox are still stocked with popular players. They have a strong core of young players that will keep the team in contention for years to come, while the new tradition of #WinDanceRepeat started by their emerging stars in the outfield quickly became a hit with fans.
It’s not the largest venue in sports and entertainment, but there’s nothing like a summer afternoon at historic Fenway Park. Red Sox fans are knowledgeable, passionate and never hold back from voicing their opinions, in good times and bad.
Boston is The Hub of sports, where our local teams are ingrained in the culture of this city. We wear our team colors proudly and invest a tremendous amount of ourselves (not to mention our money) in following our teams. The Red Sox are the most popular team in town, thereby making them worthy of consideration for the top spot on this list.
FanSided began releasing the nominees in batches of 10 starting November 1 and today we received the good news that the Red Sox made the cut. The final rankings will be revealed on December 6, so be sure to check FanSided.com for the results!
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Red Sox Nation, let your voices be heard by using the hashtag #Fandom250 to let FanSided know why your team deserves to be first on the list!
Or at least ahead of the Kardashians, because otherwise all is lost with the world.