Bygone Air-a: Ruminations of a Bulls fan
TweetBy John Wilmes It makes sense that I’m a Bulls fan. Not only did I come of adolescence in the most golden era of Michael Jordan’s Chicagoland—imprinting my psyche, along with those of the rest of...
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Rich Man’s Game: Rising ticket prices in taxpayer funded facilities
TweetIn case you didn’t notice, attending pro sporting events has become a pretty elitist activity. Right up there with lipoplasty and lunch on the veranda. Apparently, this trend will continue...
View ArticleThe Underdog 2012-2013 Chicago Bulls and the Spirit of Capitalism
TweetBy John Wilmes The Bulls have been ousted from the N.B.A. playoffs. It’s a shame, but it’s also a merciful relief. They were surprising, big-hearted, valiant; they were anemic, bedraggled,...
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Weekly Review 6/14/13
TweetThis week the Bulls broke ground on what is to be a 60,000 square foot practice facility adjacent to the United Center. For the Bulls, the training complex will replace the Berto Center in the...
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Depraved Owner of the Week: Herb Simon
TweetA look at Pacers ownership before the Bulls visit Indiana on Wednesday night. Name: Herbert Simon Net Worth: $1.95 billion Team: Indiana Pacers Forbes Team Valuation: Value $383 million; Revenue...
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Depraved Owner of the Week: Dan Gilbert
TweetThe Bulls triumphed over the Cavaliers on Monday night; let’s take a look at how Cavs ownership is triumphing over Cleveland taxpayers. Name: Dan Gilbert Net Worth: $3.9 billion Team: Cleveland...
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Depraved Owner of the Week: Donald Sterling
TweetBy James Fegan The Bulls season is hurtling down into a tunnel of sadness, so pointing out that the opposing team’s owner is a scumbag has become overkill. Yet we’d be remiss if we passed on the...
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On Jerry Reinsdorf and Donald Sterling
TweetWhen the psychotic ranting of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling went public this week, I think we all felt a little ashamed that such a person a) lived and breathed and b) was somehow...
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