Kansas City held hostage by Absentee Ownership

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by memyselfI

Yes, the recent success of Sporting Kansas City, which occurred AFTER THE HUNTS SOLD THE TEAM, proves that local ownership that is vested in the community is a good model for the future. The owners live, work, dine, shop and attend games with the rest of us. Aside from being zillionaires, they are accessible regular people. Because they live in the community and are part of the community they are keenly aware of the pulse of the city and surrounding areas. They understood building a spectacular new venue for the sport was a risk but one they calculated would pay off because it would be a living embodiment of their dedication and commitment to the sport and, more importantly, the city.

One Arrowhead drive now stands as a reminder of past glory and success. For the owners it is a cash cow relic. For the fans it is a cash cow money pit. The fact that neither team is successful and both have out of town owners making money in spite of dismal teams seems to be more than coincidence. It's a strategy.

Didn't the KC Wizards win the championship about a decade or so ago? And wasn't Hunt the team owner then? Not that I don't agree with jwhit's assessment. Just sayin'.

[memyselfI]

Originally Posted by Lzen

Didn't the KC Wizards win the championship about a decade or so ago? And wasn't Hunt the team owner then? Not that I don't agree with jwhit's assessment. Just sayin'.

Yes, they did when the league was fledgling and the team was still rather sparkly and new. You know, like the Chiefs. Hunt was Mr. One and Done when it came to this town.