Champa Bay. Tampa Brady. Whatever nickname you wish to have to make use of, Tampa Bay has any other professional identify to have fun.
The Buccaneers and first-year quarterback Tom Brady defeated the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes 31–9 in Super Bowl 55 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay. He is Lombardi Trophy No. 2 for the Bucks.
Tampa Bay’s look within the identify game additionally marks the area’s 3rd bid for the championship previously six months. The Rays went to the World Series and Lightning received the 2020 Stanley Cup Final closing October.
With this, The Sporting News appears on the 4 main skilled sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA) and solutions the query:
When used to be the closing time your town received the Pro Sports Championship?
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Tampa-St. Petersburg (2021)
The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31–9 in Super Bowl 55 to seize their 2nd Lombardi Trophy. Tom Brady handed for 201 yards and 3 TDs, together with two rankings to Rob Gronkowski. different: Lightning (2020), Rays (None).
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Los Angeles (2020)
The Dodgers franchise ended 3 many years of melancholy in MLB’s postseason bubble by way of taking down the Rays in six video games. different: Lakers (2020), Kings (2014), Chargers (none), Rams (none), Clippers (none).
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Kansas City (2019)
Half a century after the franchise received Super Bowl IV, the Chiefs rallied to defeat the 49ers in Super Bowl 54. different: Royals (2015).
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Washington (2019)
DC celebrated its first baseball champion in 95 years, when the transplanted Nationals from Montreal defeated the Astros in a seven-game World Series. different: Capitals (2018), Redskins (1991), Wizards (1978).
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Toronto (2019)
Kyle Lowry & Co ended a 26-year championship drought for Canada because the Raptors denied the Warriors a three-peat.different: Blue Jays (1993), Maple Leafs (1967). (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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St. Louis (2019)
The Blues, improbably, introduced the Stanley Cup to Missouri for the primary time after defeating the Bruins in seven video games within the ultimate. St. Louis used to be ranked closing within the NHL standings in early January. different: Cardinals (2011), Rams (1999). (Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)
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Boston (2018)
The Patriots received Super Bowl 53, a defensive battle that ended with a 13–3 victory in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams. This got here after the Red Sox received the World Series. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will transfer to quantity seven in 2019. different: Red Sox (2018), Bruins (2011), Celtics (2008).
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Oakland (2018)
The Warriors received their 3rd NBA Championship within the 2018 NBA Finals with a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 4 seasons. Steph Curry and Kevin Durant led the best way. different: Raiders (1980), Athletics (1989).
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Philadelphia (2017)
Led by way of backup quarterback Nick Foles, the Eagles defeated the protecting champion Patriots 41–33 in Super Bowl 52 and gave the City of Brotherly Love their first NFL identify since 1960. different: Phillies (2008), 76ers (1983), Flyers (1975)
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Houston (2017)
Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve and Dallas Keuchel led the Astros to a seven-game World Series win over the Dodgers. different: Rockets (1995), Texans (none).
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Pittsburgh (2017)
The Penguins gave Steel City their 5th Stanley Cup championship and their 2nd in as many seasons with a six-game win over the Predators within the ultimate. different: Steelers (2008), Pirates (1979).
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Chicago (2016)
The Chicago Cubs broke the drought that lasted till 1908 by way of defeating the Cleveland Indians in seven video games within the World Series. different: Blackhawks (2015), White Sox (2005), Bulls (1998), Bears (1985).
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Cleveland (2016)
City waited 52 years for a champion, and LeBron James’ Cavs in the end delivered it, and in ancient model, no much less. They was the primary workforce in NBA Finals historical past to win a chain back-to-back 3 video games, surprising the mighty Warriors. different: Browns (1964), Indians (1948).
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Denver (2015)
Super Bowl MVP Von Miller helped Denver defeat the Carolina Panthers 24–10 in Super Bowl 50. different: Avalanche (2001), Nuggets (none), Rockies (none).
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San Francisco (2014)
Madison Bumgarner led the Giants to their 3rd World Series championship in 5 years by way of main San Francisco in entrance of Kansas City in seven video games. different: 49ers (1994).
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San Antonio (2014)
Kawhi Leonard received NBA Finals MVP honors, and Tim Duncan and Tony Parker helped the Spurs win the sequence 4–1 in opposition to the Miami Heat.
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Seattle (2013)
Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith gave the Seahawks their first Super Bowl championship, main a dominant defensive effort in a 43–8 victory in opposition to Denver in Super Bowl 48. different: Supersonics (1979), Mariners (none).
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Miami (2013)
LeBron James led the Heat to the NBA Championship for the second one consecutive time in a dramatic seven-match sequence in opposition to the Spurs. different: Marlins (2003), Dolphins (1973), Panthers (none).
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Baltimore (2012)
Ray Lewis and Joe Flacco lead the Ravens to a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. This used to be Baltimore’s 2nd Super Bowl championship because the Ravens. different: Orioles (1983).
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New York (2011)
Eli Manning led the Giants, who if truth be told play in New Jersey, defeating the Patriots 21–17 in Super Bowl XLVI. different: Yankees (2009), Rangers (1994), Mets (1986), Islanders (1983), Knicks (1973), Jets (1968), Nets (1976, ABA).
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Dallas (2011)
NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki received the Mavericks their first NBA identify in opposition to the Miami Heat. different: Stars (1999), Cowboys (1995), Rangers (none).
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Milwaukee/Green Bay (2010)
Green Bay is beautiful on the subject of Milwaukee, is not it? Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 31-25 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. different: Bucks (1971), Brewers (none).
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New Orleans (2009)
Drew Brees gave the Saints their first championship in Super Bowl XLIV with a 31–17 win over the Indianapolis Colts. different: Pelicans (none).
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Detroit (2008)
Heinrich Zetterberg led the Red Wings to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, defeating the Penguins in six suits. different: Pistons (2004), Tigers (1984), Lions (1957).
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Anaheim (2007)
The Ducks beat Ottawa 4 video games to at least one within the Stanley Cup finals to earn MVP honors. different: Angels (2002).
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Raleigh (2006)
Cam Ward and Rod Brind’Amour led the Hurricanes within the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals in seven video games in opposition to the Edmonton Oilers.
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Indianapolis (2006)
Peyton Manning led the Colts to a 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. different: Before becoming a member of the NBA, the Pacers received 3 ABA titles, the closing in 1973.
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East Rutherford (2003)
Devils and goaltender Martin Brodeur defeated the Anaheim Ducks in seven video games to win their 3rd Stanley Cup. The membership is now Newark, NJ. performs in
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Phoenix (2001)
Randy Johnson and Kurt Schilling led the Diamondbacks to a seven-game victory over the New York Yankees within the 2001 World Series. different: Sun (none), Cardinals (none), Coyotes (none).
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Atlanta (1995)
The Braves defeated the Indians in six suits within the 1995 World Series at the back of MVP Tom Glavin. The Hawks closing received the NBA championship in 1958, however the franchise used to be primarily based in St. Louis on the time. different: Falcon (none).
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Montreal (1993)
Under Patrick Roy’s management, the Canadiens received the Stanley Cup Final in 1993 in opposition to Los Angeles in 5 suits. This is the closing time a Canadian workforce has received the Stanley Cup.
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Minneapolis/St. Paul (1991)
Kirby Puckett and Zack Morris led the Twins the Braves to the 1991 World Series, which lasted seven video games. different: Vikings (none), Timberwolves (none), Wild (none).
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Cincinnati (1990)
Barry Larkin, Jose Rizzo and the Reds received the 1990 World Series 4–0 on the Oakland Athletics. This gave the Reds their 5th World Series championship. different: Bengal (none).
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Edmonton (1990)
Mark Messier and Craig McTavish led the Oilers to a 4–1 sequence win over the Boston Bruins within the 1990 Stanley Cup Finals. That ended a decade the place Edmonton received 5 Stanley Cup championships.
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30 years or extra
Calgary (1989). The Flames defeated the Canadiens in six video games to win the 1989 Stanley Cup Final.
Portland (1977). The Trail Blazers received their simplest NBA identify at the back of Bill Walton and defeated the 76ers in six video games.
Buffalo (1965). The Bills received successive AFL titles in 1964–65, however Jim Kelly & Co. misplaced 4 Super Bowls and the Sabers by no means received the Stanley Cup.
San Diego (1963). The Chargers, now in Los Angeles, received the AFL identify in 1963. The Padres misplaced the World Series in 1984 and 1998.
