Mr. Mecca
Although probably not at the level of what New England has accomplished this year, I don't like remember a national hate for the Royals when they were going through their wonder years. Perhaps if they would have won more than 1 World Series, but in the big picture, St. Louis of course showed a strong dislike for getting screwed in game 6 and New York I'm sure had some haters of the Royals, but aside from that I don't think they were looked at in negative terms by a majority of the country. I'm sure the communications boom has the most influence on why it has become more pronounced now.
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