The best sports franchises in sports history, ranked by sports fans for sports fans. Most teams have a dynasty that only lasts for a few years. But a great sports franchise is consistently successful on and off the playing field, earning loyalty and respect from the team's fans and the sports world as a whole. Anyone can vote for their favorite franchises on this list, or add their own list of the best sports franchises to these rankings. So, whether you're a hardcore sports fan or just a fan of how certain teams play the game, this is the place to release your inner SportsCenter commentator.
What are the best sports teams of all time? Can a basketball dynasty edge out a classic baseball favorite? The fans get to decide on this list of the best sports teams ever. But remember, the top clubs aren't necessarily the most successful sports franchises. Some may have losing records overall, or have just enjoyed a few short bursts of glory, but no matter their win-lose percentages, these teams have stood the test of time and made history as the some of the favorites of all time....more
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3,4373,689New York Yankees
New York City, The Bronx2
2,8563,350Boston Celtics
Boston3
2,6283,004New England Patriots
Foxborough4
2,6923,258Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles5
1,9552,375FC Barcelona
Barcelona6
2,1812,743Boston Red Sox
Boston7
2,0752,644Chicago Bulls
Chicago8
1,6062,221Montreal Canadiens
Montreal, Québec9
1,9912,821Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh10
9771,337Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool11
1,3521,874San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio12
1,1901,707Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles13
1,3741,980St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis14
2,1653,319Green Bay Packers
Green Bay15
61086616
1,4182,149Detroit Red Wings
Detroit17
1,5682,492Manchester United F.C.
Old Trafford, Greater Manchester18
7471,160Chicago Cubs
Chicago19
9161,446Boston Bruins
Boston20
1,1921,909Real Madrid C.F.
Madrid21
623634United States men's national basketball team
United States of America22
59993223
6541,027New Zealand national rugby union team
New ZealandRugby Union24
1,4132,385Dallas Cowboys
Arlington25
9311,500Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago