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Study Shows The US Cities Producing Most Sports Stars
A brand new study from OLBG has found out which cities in the United States are responsible for producing the most MLB stars, and the city of Chicago came out on top with more than 387 major league baseball stars being born in the Windy City.
The report also demonstrated which US cities producing the most major league athletes overall, as well as those where the most NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL stars were born.
Here the top 40 US Cities Producing Most Sports Stars:
Rank | City | State | NFL Athletes | NBA Athletes | MLB Athletes | NHL Athletes | Total Number of Athletes born in City |
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1 | Chicago | Illinois | 494 | 155 | 387 | 25 | 1,061 |
2 | Los Angeles | California | 460 | 113 | 240 | 5 | 818 |
3 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 216 | 122 | 372 | 7 | 717 |
5 | New York | New York | 169 | 104 | 262 | 11 | 546 |
6 | Houston | Texas | 340 | 43 | 143 | 2 | 528 |
7 | Detroit | Michigan | 275 | 71 | 126 | 41 | 513 |
8 | Brooklyn | New York | 102 | 107 | 248 | 1 | 458 |
9 | Dallas | Texas | 258 | 48 | 95 | * | 401 |
10 | Cincinnati | Ohio | 175 | 20 | 204 | 1 | 400 |
11 | Miami | Florida | 314 | 15 | 69 | * | 398 |
12 | Cleveland | Ohio | 220 | 27 | 137 | 11 | 395 |
13 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | 212 | 23 | 139 | 14 | 388 |
14 | New Orleans | Louisiana | 235 | 30 | 99 | * | 364 |
15 | Baltimore | Maryland | 123 | 44 | 178 | * | 345 |
16 | Atlanta | Georgia | 175 | 49 | 107 | 2 | 333 |
17 | San Francisco | California | 125 | 25 | 180 | 1 | 331 |
18 | San Diego | California | 151 | 19 | 134 | 2 | 306 |
19 | Birmingham | Alabama | 147 | 27 | 87 | * | 261 |
20 | Boston | Massachusetts | 85 | 15 | 100 | 35 | 235 |
21 | Columbus | Ohio | 137 | 23 | 55 | 4 | 219 |
21 | Louisville | Kentucky | 95 | 37 | 87 | * | 219 |
23 | Oakland | California | 93 | 25 | 92 | 2 | 212 |
24 | Minneapolis | Minnesota | 103 | 23 | 41 | 38 | 205 |
26 | Jacksonville | Florida | 132 | 11 | 56 | 1 | 200 |
28 | Indianapolis | Indiana | 95 | 34 | 56 | 3 | 188 |
30 | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 89 | 33 | 58 | 4 | 184 |
31 | Long Beach | California | 78 | 17 | 80 | 6 | 181 |
32 | Sacramento | California | 81 | 10 | 88 | * | 179 |
33 | San Antonio | Texas | 106 | 11 | 49 | * | 166 |
34 | Buffalo | New York | 60 | 17 | 65 | 22 | 164 |
35 | Seattle | Washington | 72 | 30 | 59 | 1 | 162 |
36 | Portland | Oregon | 73 | 22 | 63 | 3 | 161 |
37 | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 107 | 25 | 28 | * | 160 |
38 | Denver | Colorado | 88 | 8 | 42 | 13 | 151 |
39 | Mobile | Alabama | 88 | 10 | 52 | * | 150 |
40 | Fort Worth | Texas | 101 | 8 | 35 | * | 144 |
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Newton joins Steve Buscemi as newcomers to the monumentally successful Netflix original series.
‘Wednesday’ which stars Jenna Ortega, made it’s debut back in November 2022 and instantly smashed records for Netflix, joining an impressive list of hits for the entertainment streaming platform, ranking as one of the most-watched shows Netflix has ever reached.
‘Wednesday’ was nominated for 12 Emmys, winning four.
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Per the report, Reeves will play Shadow in the new feature.
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Kleintank’s last episode airs on May 7th.
“After much thought and consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave FBI International,” Kleintank stated, according to Deadline. “This decision is driven by my unwavering commitment to my family, whose love and well-being are paramount in my life. I’m profoundly thankful for the extraordinary cast and crew of the show, who have not only been colleagues but also a family away from home. Their unwavering dedication and remarkable talents have made every moment on set an unforgettable journey that has enriched my life in countless ways. Lastly, I would also like to extend my thanks to the fans who have supported us through the first three seasons.”
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