With the Sox playing the first-place Tigers in a big-time series beginning Tuesday, RedEye asked Bag Boy to break down an often-overlooked rivalry between Detroit and Chicago.
NHL
BLACKHAWKS
The Blackhawks have won three Stanley Cups, the first in 1934, two years before the Red Wings won their first Cup. So, you know, take that.
RED WINGS
The Red Wings have 10 Stanley Cups, but limit it to this century and Detroit holds a slim 1-0 lead.
Winner: Neither team has won a Cup within the last three years and– oh, what’s the use. Detroit. There. Let’s move on.
NBA
BULLS
Michael Jordan (left) & Co. won six NBA titles over eight seasons, arguably one of the most incredible–and handsome–dynasties in American sports history.
PISTONS
That’s three NBA titles for the Pistons, AND they’ve lost twice in the NBA Finals. Oh, that’s got to hurt.
Winner: Chicago. Do I mention Ben Wallace here? No, that would be rubbing it in.
NFL
BEARS
To many to count, and, yes, I’m claiming the Chicago Cardinals’ 1947 championship team. Love those guys. More recently, the Bears have one Super Bowl win, the most glorious Super Bowl win since the dawn of mankind.
LIIONS
The Lions (four NFL titles, the last in 1957) have never won a Super Bowl, although the city has hosted the Super Bowl in two different stadiums, and don’t think that doesn’t bug me.
Winner: Chicago. Yes, I feel guilty about basking in the glory of 1986 so many years later, but until the Lions win one, it works for me.
MLB
SOX/CUBS
Is it fair that Chicago has two teams and Detroit has one? Are you kidding me? The Sox are reigning champs, but before that, well, let’s just not go there.
TIGERS
The Tigers won the Series back in 1984. Puh-lease. Who the hell basks in the glory of a pro sports title won before 1985? That’s just pathetic.
Winner: Chicago. And pray that it remains so after this fall.
WINNER: CHICAGO
Right now, it’s Chicago. Why is the Sox-Tigers series important, you ask? Now you know. Stick together now, and together we can make it through this.
