Maybe I could have been clearer. Back in the early 80's going Buc's games it was more of the opponents fans in the stadium. That changed due to winning. 10 years top ten D, and a Super Bowl helped build a fan base with a waiting list of 5 years to get tickets.
When we were awarded teh Rays I bought Seasons tickets. It was laughable. Fan support was not what it is now, or has been the last few years with them winning 2 AL East titles and 1 WS trip. Granted, they still dont pull the amount of fans that they should, but its a far cry from when we got the team.
The Bolts were similiar to the Rays. Fan support when we got the team was not as good as its been for the last few years. Winning a Stanley Cup helped build a new generation of Hockey Fans down here. Again, granted it should be better, but its better than what is was.
Winning has helped all three of these professional sports teams.
Winning. Just like Charlie Sheen.