The Texas Rangers achieved much more than finally put Dallas area baseball on the map with a World Series title. They took themselves off of one of the worst lists in American sports — the longest active championship droughts. Yes, that makes this title even more glorious.
But that got us thinking.
With the Rangers finally off the hook, who actually possesses the longest title drought this side of the Atlantic Ocean? Who deserves to be admonished for never reaching the summit of their respective league? Who provides only consistent disappointment for their loyal fans year after year?
Let’s take a look at the five American sports teams with extended title droughts that don’t seem like they’re ending any time soon.