Sean Selby
Description
Philadelphia fans are unique but also misunderstood. On the surface, they are viewed as a rough-and-tumble group who love to boo their players as well
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as the opposition. Yes, sometimes they throw things like snowballs or batteries, but there is usually a back story that gets ignored. The truth is, there's much more to the Philly fan than the negative stereotypes often presented in national media - layers of feelings, frustrations, and pride all derived from past experiences, upbringing, and the city's culture. In <i>No One Likes Us, But We DO Care</i>, you will learn more about the anatomy of the Philadelphia fan and be introduced to a kinder, gentler era of fandom in the city. You will also take a trip through the eyes of a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan as we revisit some of the city's biggest moments in sports over the past 40-plus years consisting of successes and heartbreaks. Learn more about the bonds the fans share with some of the teams and players as well as the role of the underdog often embraced by Philadelphia. Also, the book examines how the city takes umbrage at national media coverage and how the proclamation that "We're from Philly, and we don't care" is far from the truth. We DO care...a lot. And it's time to set the record straight on what a Philadelphia fan is really, truly about.
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