Wilson's Ears Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Ralphy has gotten just what he has wanted for 60+ years. The opportunity to own a major sports franchise and pocket a ton of money in the process. What has he produced? Two, maybe three periods of competitive teams. Not that he actually produced them, he watched as they grew into contenders and dismantled them as soon as the bottom line approached his desired level. If there is a major sports owner out there that approaches his pathetic level, please find one. Ever..?!?!? ... and to boot, he is in the Hall of Fame...!?!?! His bust should be full of graffiti, egged, you name it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Go ask any Redskins fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Ralphy has gotten just what he has wanted for 60+ years. The opportunity to own a major sports franchise and pocket a ton of money in the process. What has he produced? Two, maybe three periods of competitive teams. Not that he actually produced them, he watched as they grew into contenders and dismantled them as soon as the bottom line approached his desired level. If there is a major sports owner out there that approaches his pathetic level, please find one. Ever..?!?!? ... and to boot, he is in the Hall of Fame...!?!?! His bust should be full of graffiti, egged, you name it... Hmmmm, 1. the Lions haven't really been good since Barry Sanders, Ittok them MANY years of inept play and drafting in the top spot (with many misses) to get to where they are this season (althought they are starting to look like the old Lions again) 2. The Pittsburgh Pirates fans amy argue about whose owner is worst, only advantage they have is a great new ball park 3. The Kansas City Royals (Also See above) 4. The LA Clippers 5. The Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue jackets, etc. Everyone says he has pocketed a ton of money, but isn't that what all owners of ANY company, not just sports franchise are out there to do? And how much money has he pocketed exactly? Someone has to have the numbers to throw acusation like that out. His personal worth may have gone up due to him owning an NFL team valued at around $800 million (give or take), but that doesn't mena he has a bank account sitting there with that much money in it (minus his initial startup cost) As for what has Ralph done, well for Buffalo, he has kept them in Buffalo and kept the cost to attend a game at an amount the average person can afford. Don't like it, go to Dallas for a game, or NY, or Washington. Those teams spend money like you want. As for what did he do to deserve being in the Hall of Fame, guess your too young to remember the AFL/NFL merger that happened in large part because of him helping and loaning money to other franchises. Even I'm too young to remember that when it happened, but I am aware of it happening and can respect him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Ears Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hmmmm, 1. the Lions haven't really been good since Barry Sanders, Ittok them MANY years of inept play and drafting in the top spot (with many misses) to get to where they are this season (althought they are starting to look like the old Lions again) 2. The Pittsburgh Pirates fans amy argue about whose owner is worst, only advantage they have is a great new ball park 3. The Kansas City Royals (Also See above) 4. The LA Clippers 5. The Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue jackets, etc. ok.. so let's put it this way... he's on a very, very short list...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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