By Darin What State has the Most NFL Championships?
An analytical narrative unfolds as we examine the rich history of American football championships through a state-centric lens. The speaker articulates a detailed examination of an infographic that meticulously catalogs the number of NFL titles by state, revealing Wisconsin’s supremacy with 13 championships, largely attributed to the Green Bay Packers’ storied legacy. Noteworthy discussions arise regarding the historical classifications of championships, from the pre-Super Bowl era to the modern playoff structure established in 1966, fostering a deeper appreciation for the evolution of the game. The speaker also speculates on the ramifications of the forthcoming Super Bowl, particularly if the Philadelphia Eagles were to secure victory, which would elevate Pennsylvania’s status in the championship hierarchy. This perspective not only highlights the inter-state competition but also emphasizes the broader implications of sports achievements on local and state identities, prompting listeners to contemplate the significance of championships beyond mere statistics.
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Here just in time.
Speaker A:As we're going to talk during this championship week leading up to the super bowl lix about championships in a little bit different light, how we count them by state.
Speaker A:We have an infographic to show what we're talking about and which state has the most championships.
Speaker A:We'll find out this information and more coming up in just a moment.
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Speaker A:Hello my football friends.
Speaker A:This is Darren.
Speaker A:He's a pigskind.
Speaker A:Dispatch.com welcome once again to the Pig Pen, your portal for positive football history, and we have a really interesting show for you tonight.
Speaker A:We're going to talk about an infographic that I put together, but I was just sitting around thinking about something as the upcoming Super Bowl 59 is coming up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Speaker A:Now, of course, everybody's talking about Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid and Kelsey and the rest of the gang going for a three peat.
Speaker A:The first three peat possible in the super bowl area, first time in 59 years is very possible.
Speaker A:But I looked at it on the other side.
Speaker A:I'm a Pennsylvanian, even though I'm in the opposite corner from where Philadelphia is.
Speaker A:I started thinking about, boy, how would you rate by state?
Speaker A:Who, which state has the most National Football League championships?
Speaker A:It got me to thinking.
Speaker A:I said, well, you know what, I'm going to pull some numbers together.
Speaker A:And I came up after I did that, I was kind of surprised by the results.
Speaker A:I put together an infographic that we're sharing with you tonight and I think you'll enjoy this a little bit.
Speaker A:So I'm going to put it up right now.
Speaker A:And if you look at it, we have, you know, only so many states.
Speaker A:Not all 50 states have football teams and not all the states have won NFL championships.
Speaker A:e going all the way back from:Speaker A:So:Speaker A:The National Football League went by whoever had the best record.
Speaker A:And we've been talking about those championship games in our what if Series.
Speaker A:We're going to have another one later this week on the third season of the NFL, the first official one of the National Football League.
Speaker A:And then:Speaker A:The two winners of those divisions would play for a championship game.
Speaker A:So really not a postseason as we know it.
Speaker A:That didn't come around until:Speaker A:And it started with the World Championship of Football, which soon turned into Super Bowl 1, Super Bowl 2, and the rest is history.
Speaker A:We're all the way to Super Bowl 59.
Speaker A:So this actually is the longest period in championship series is the super bowl era.
Speaker A:So I counted all of those together.
Speaker A:So we have 104 seasons right now before our Sunday game.
Speaker A:That'll make the 105th.
Speaker A:And if you look at it, the.
Speaker A:In Wisconsin, the Green bay packers have 13 titles in the last 104 years.
Speaker A:So Wisconsin is at the top of the pile, which I was a little bit surprised by.
Speaker A:Illinois with the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cardinals, they have a total of 12 titles in that 104 years.
Speaker A:Now, my state of Pennsylvania is what I was really looking for.
Speaker A:They have a total of 11 titles right now.
Speaker A:nkfurt Yellow jackets back in:Speaker A:California is in fourth place with 10 titles.
Speaker A:And that's between the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Rams winning championships.
Speaker A:Also we have the Ohio.
Speaker A:You know, we have a lot of teams in there.
Speaker A:They have nine titles.
Speaker A:Cleveland Browns, and we're only counting the Browns.
Speaker A:Eight NFL years, not their.
Speaker A:Their a AFC American.
Speaker A:I can't even say it.
Speaker A:The AFC for whatever it was.
Speaker A:I'm losing my.
Speaker A:I have my brain fart right at the moment.
Speaker A:But that league were there for four years where they dominated, won all four championships.
Speaker A:ams won their championship in:Speaker A:I'm sorry, 46.
Speaker A:The Canton Bulldogs and the Cleveland Bulldogs won a few championships in there.
Speaker A:Three or four in there.
Speaker A:hip, the APFA championship of:Speaker A:So that's where they are tied.
Speaker A:With them is the state of New York between the Giants and the jets bringing those titles home.
Speaker A:And then Massachusetts with of course the Tom Brady Patriots winning six titles.
Speaker A:Maryland is an interesting one.
Speaker A:They have five titles, two with the Ravens and a few with the Colts.
Speaker A:Baltimore Colts when they were there.
Speaker A:The Colts also have one in Indiana, where Indiana has one state of Texas.
Speaker A:Those are all the Dallas Cowboys five titles.
Speaker A:District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Speaker A:has four titles, all with the Washington franchise.
Speaker A:The state of Florida four titles between the Dolphins and the Buccaneers.
Speaker A:Michigan has four titles with the Lions winning those.
Speaker A:The state of Colorado has three titles with the Broncos.
Speaker A:Rhode island with the Providence Steamroller.
Speaker A:The state of Washington with the Seahawks in their win, of course we talked about Indiana and then Louisiana has won with the Saints back a few years ago with Drew Brees.
Speaker A:So those are your championships on our infogram and just a kind of an interesting thing to look at.
Speaker A:We're going to do some more with this information, make some more infographics and have them posted up on Pigskin Dispatch and share them with you here too.
Speaker A:But the interesting thing is if the Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs In Super Bowl 59, that'll put Pennsylvania at 12 titles and they'll be in a tie for second place with Illinois, one behind Wisconsin.
Speaker A:ville maroons championship of:Speaker A:And we've got a book coming out here.
Speaker A:My my friend Jeff Payne, who's been a guest on our show multiple times, we have a book coming out sort of the titles up in the air a little bit.
Speaker A:But we know it's going to begin with Marooned.
Speaker A:It's going to be coming out here in the next few weeks, we believe, and it's going to tell the story of the Pottsville Maroons here in their 100th anniversary.
Speaker A:at they do with the Cardinals:Speaker A:So that could be very interesting indeed and very proud day as a Pennsylvanian.
Speaker A:But there's a couple ifs.
Speaker A:The NFL would have to make a decision and the Eagles would have to beat the very good Kansas City Chiefs who are going after their three peat.
Speaker A:But lots of interesting stuff here.
Speaker A:And don't forget, if Missouri, if Kansas City wins, Missouri will go from five titles to six.
Speaker A:And right now they're tied with Texas and Maryland.
Speaker A:They would be tied with Massachusetts with six.
Speaker A:If Kansas City pulls off and does a three peat, they'll still be three behind the state of New York and the State of Ohio for championships.
Speaker A:So just some interesting information on our infograph.
Speaker A:Hope you enjoy that.
Speaker A:If you want to take a better look at it, you can follow the link in the show notes.
Speaker A:Go to pigskindispatch.com forward SL MBP, all in caps and that'll take you right to that infographic.
Speaker A:So that's what we have for you today.
Speaker A:So some history could be made this week at the super bowl and just looking at championships in a different light instead of cities looking at it by state.
Speaker A:And kind of cool to look at it that way too.
Speaker A:So till next time everybody.
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