How'd you become a fan?: Part 2

So the first point was that people and relationships can influence what team you cheer for.

Next?

Location. 

If you’re from Georgia, you’re expected to be a Braves fan.

If you’re an alumnus of a university, you spent a good portion of your time in that town, not to mention a lot of funds, so you better be cheering for your team.

But what about people who grow up in a state without an MLB or NFL team?

You can loop most of the southeast as Braves country, but what if that’s not your taste?

How does location affect your choice?

Location is a tricky thing.

I think it had a lot more to do with influencing fans before television and the internet were around.

Years ago, you had a smaller supply of information about teams, and you were limited to the ones in your area that you had access to.

Now, you can live anywhere and get up to the minute stats on any game, any time.

That’s a curse and a blessing in my opinion.

The appreciation for information has decreased, but that’s another topic for another post.

Location, while still important, doesn’t hold the same value it once did when deciding who to cheer for.

For fans who enjoying going to the ballpark or stadium, it helps to live close.

However, when you’re a real fan, making a special trip across the country to see your team can be even better than just driving down the street to catch a game.

Part three: coming soon.