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re: NFL jersey popularity by state
Posted on 9/29/14 at 11:43 pm to soccerfüt
Posted on 9/29/14 at 11:43 pm to soccerfüt
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tl/dr: the diaspora caused by the meltdown of the U.S. Steel industry in the 70s has Steeler fans all over the Nation
Makes sense, but due to their success they are also a highly popular team with fans from all over the country who have never had any kind of connection to the Steelers or Pittsburgh, similar to the Cowboys.
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Posted on 9/29/14 at 11:50 pm to theGarnetWay
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"the obvious one* is the Steelers were really good then, four Super Bowl trophies in six years. Some people growing up then all over the country became Steeler fans due to this success."
*reason for the Steelers' nationwide popularity
This is what I said in the body of the earlier post, agreeing with you.
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