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Post by unc40 on Oct 30, 2016 21:36:46 GMT -5
John McGraw's New York Giants - They won their first World Series appearance in 1905 then lost 4 straight World Series(1911, 1912, 1913 and 1917). In between World Series losses they finished second six times. They finally broke through with a World Series win in 1921 and repeated in 1922 but lost the next two World Series in 1923 and 1924. Some of
1970's - 80's Kansas City Royals - 6 division titles in 10 years and only one title to show for it.
1970's Oakland Raiders - Early in the decade it looked like Oakland was going to take control of the AFC as Miami began to get old but then Pitssburgh showed up Franco Harris makes the Immaculate Reception and the rest is history.
1980's Atlanta Hawks - They had a terrific team unfortunately they had to contend with the Celtics and Pistons and then Jordan showed up and the Hawks sank down in the standings.
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Lupin the Third
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Post by Lupin the Third on Oct 30, 2016 21:43:42 GMT -5
The Braves of the 90's to the mid 2000's. 14 Division Championships in 15 seasons, 5 NL Pennants, only one World Series Championship.
Should've beat the Twins in 91.
Should've beat the Yankees in 96.
Should've beat the Marlins in 97 in the NLCS.
As a Braves fan, Those years were frustrating, with one year of joy.
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StuntGranny®
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Post by StuntGranny® on Nov 1, 2016 18:30:21 GMT -5
The Braves of the 90's to the mid 2000's. 14 Division Championships in 15 seasons, 5 NL Pennants, only one World Series Championship. Should've beat the Twins in 91. Should've beat the Yankees in 96. Should've beat the Marlins in 97 in the NLCS. As a Braves fan, Those years were frustrating, with one year of joy. Yep, I'd pick them as well. They choked year after year, after year, after year, etc. It was awful to watch as a fan. |
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Post by Lupin the Third on Nov 1, 2016 18:41:01 GMT -5
The Braves of the 90's to the mid 2000's. 14 Division Championships in 15 seasons, 5 NL Pennants, only one World Series Championship. Should've beat the Twins in 91. Should've beat the Yankees in 96. Should've beat the Marlins in 97 in the NLCS. As a Braves fan, Those years were frustrating, with one year of joy. Yep, I'd pick them as well. They choked year after year, after year, after year, etc. It was awful to watch as a fan. As a 10-year old fan, I cried after the Yankees beat them in 1996. It was on that day that my eternal hatred of the Yankees began. |
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Push R Truth
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Post by Push R Truth on Nov 2, 2016 6:40:17 GMT -5
I feel like I've heard "This is the year the Pacers are going to break out!" at least a dozen times over the years
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Post by Toilet Paper Roll on Nov 2, 2016 11:36:12 GMT -5
How do the Braves only win ONE world series from 91-05. You win the division every full season and over 100 games six times.
Epic waste.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 14:00:50 GMT -5
John McGraw's New York Giants - They won their first World Series appearance in 1905 then lost 4 straight World Series(1911, 1912, 1913 and 1917). In between World Series losses they finished second six times. They finally broke through with a World Series win in 1921 and repeated in 1922 but lost the next two World Series in 1923 and 1924. Some of 1970's - 80's Kansas City Royals - 6 division titles in 10 years and only one title to show for it. 1970's Oakland Raiders - Early in the decade it looked like Oakland was going to take control of the AFC as Miami began to get old but then Pitssburgh showed up Franco Harris makes the Immaculate Reception and the rest is history. 1980's Atlanta Hawks - They had a terrific team unfortunately they had to contend with the Celtics and Pistons and then Jordan showed up and the Hawks sank down in the standings. The Royals were damn good in the '70s. Picked up where the A's left off in the AL West and ran with it. Can say the Brewers of the same Era. Bambi's Bombers only got one division and one pennant in that time. (Stupid Yankees and Orioles.) |
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Post by Rican on Nov 2, 2016 14:40:45 GMT -5
It's crazy to me that the OKC Thunder with KD and Russ didn't win a few.
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Post by Unocal 76 on Nov 2, 2016 14:51:13 GMT -5
Julius Erving's Philadelphia 76ers 1977-1983.
Made 4 NBA Finals, won only 1.
Also had a famous loss in the '81 East Finals to Boston
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 16:00:40 GMT -5
I feel like I've heard "This is the year the Pacers are going to break out!" at least a dozen times over the years I remember when the 'break out' meant they actually made the playoffs with a record of 38-44. |
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Post by fw91 on Nov 2, 2016 17:34:27 GMT -5
The 80's Mets
The Minaya Mets of the late 2000's
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Post by Cyno on Nov 3, 2016 15:06:22 GMT -5
Cleveland Indians of the 90's. I don't think people remember how good that team was. They were the only team to eliminate the Yankees before the World Series during their 1996-2000 dynasty of championships and made it to the World Series twice in 1995 and 1997.
Seattle Mariners of the 90's and early 00's. Between A-Rod in his prime, the Big Unit, Ken Griffey Jr, Edgar Martinez, and later Ichiro, this team was always so stacked in talent. But they always ran into a brick wall, even in the year when they broke the regular season win record. At least the Indians have made it to the World Series. The Mariners have yet to win even a single AL Pennant.
New York Mets of the 80's. Yeah, they won the World Series in '86. But they really should've won at least one more. That team was really, really good.
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Push R Truth
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Post by Push R Truth on Nov 3, 2016 15:22:43 GMT -5
Purple People Eater Vikings
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Nov 3, 2016 16:50:24 GMT -5
I'm going to say the St. Louis Blues in the 90s and early 00s. This team was always making the playoffs. Had the President Cup, and a roster full of talent but never could make it to the cup.
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Post by sfvega on Nov 3, 2016 17:45:34 GMT -5
I'm going to say the St. Louis Blues in the 90s and early 00s. This team was always making the playoffs. Had the President Cup, and a roster full of talent but never could make it to the cup. How you don't win the Cup with Gretzky, Hull, MacInnis, Pronger, Corson, Howerchuk, Fuhr, etc is beyond me. To this day, Jon Casey and Mike Keenan are persona non grata in town. |
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Post by bitteroldman on Nov 4, 2016 2:59:28 GMT -5
Mid to late 80's Chicago Bears. Had a dominant defense with multiple Pro Bowlers/All Pro players on defense (Hampton Singletary Dent McMichael) a great offensive line coupled with arguably the best RB to ever play the game (Payton) and only won 1 Lombardi trophy.
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Nov 4, 2016 3:41:36 GMT -5
I'm going to say the St. Louis Blues in the 90s and early 00s. This team was always making the playoffs. Had the President Cup, and a roster full of talent but never could make it to the cup. How you don't win the Cup with Gretzky, Hull, MacInnis, Pronger, Corson, Howerchuk, Fuhr, etc is beyond me. To this day, Jon Casey and Mike Keenan are persona non grata in town. That what I am saying. Plus before Fuhr it was Joseph who was another good goalie. Plus the had Adam Oates at one time and Brandon Shanahan. Gretzky was only a part of a season but was going to be resigned if it wasn't for Keenan, that cancer. Who not only kept that from happening but made Hull and Shanahan leave to name a few, all because of his poor attitude. |
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Post by sfvega on Nov 4, 2016 3:57:51 GMT -5
How you don't win the Cup with Gretzky, Hull, MacInnis, Pronger, Corson, Howerchuk, Fuhr, etc is beyond me. To this day, Jon Casey and Mike Keenan are persona non grata in town. That what I am saying. Plus before Fuhr it was Joseph who was another good goalie. Plus the had Adam Oates at one time and Brandon Shanahan. Gretzky was only a part of a season but was going to be resigned if it wasn't for Keenan, that cancer. Who not only kept that from happening but made Hull and Shanahan leave to name a few, all because of his poor attitude. It really is crazy how many Hall of Fame players they allowed to run out of town in favor of an average coach who always had problems getting along with his players.... |
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I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Nov 4, 2016 6:24:41 GMT -5
The San Jose Sharks from about 05-12.
A team that loaded couldn't even get to the finals? There's something wrong there...
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Post by OGBoardPoster2005 on Nov 4, 2016 8:11:02 GMT -5
The 1999-2005 Rams breaks my heart. Just ruined by mis-management from Frontiere and Shaw, as well as an inept coach in Martz. That team could have won it 3 different seasons in my eyes (1999, 2001 and 2003).
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