As someone who became a sports fan very late in life (23), and who divorced his local NFL team almost immediately, I've often wondered if I should have "replaced" the Lions with another team. I never have and I still love the NFL.
Although to be fair I like MLB and the NBA more, two leagues in which I do have an actual rooting interest, so maybe finding some team to call your own really can enhance the experience.
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Thank you, Eddie Guerrero.
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