New York: The Second Most Successful Sporting State?

Looking at the sports scene in the U.S., it's clear that there's a lotta love for the game. But just which state takes the crown for being the most successful in the sporting arena?

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According to the latest from High 5 Casino, California has the top spot, with 63 championship victories across the major leagues.

Empire State Stats

New York is making waves too because the Empire State teams have 57 championship wins across the major leagues, landing them the second spot in the rankings.

Dominating the Diamond

When it comes to baseball, New York teams have been smacking the homers out of the park with 35 World Series Titles – that's more than double any other state. They've also shown their mettle in the NHL, with 9 Stanley Cup wins, more than any other state.

Keeping It Going

Baseball (thank you Yankees) and hockey is where New York teams have been shining. On the football field, New York teams have five Super Bowl victories, but with the Jets and Giants struggling now, they find themselves stuck in sixth place in the rankings. In the NBA, New York teams have taken home four championships, also putting them into sixth place overall.

Rallying Behind Our Teams

Sure, the Golden State may have snagged the top spot, but New York is not that far behind. If the Yankees, Mets, Jets and Giants can find their way back to the top, you can bet they will move up that list fast.  So keep on cheering New York fans and show your pride.