"The Dodgers are too good, and too rich. If the owners of other major league teams ultimately deem that combination so objectionable that they shut down the sport this winter because of it, they will risk a rupture in one of the greatest fan bases in American sports history."
"In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local media market, nearly half picked the Dodgers. The Dodgers' lead over the Lakers - 43% to 28% - represented the largest gap between the teams in the nine editions of the survey."
"Dodgers president Stan Kasten pointed to the popularity and excellence of the players, the cherished ballpark and the generational fan support as factors contributing to the top ranking."
The Dodgers have achieved remarkable popularity, selling four million tickets last season and surpassing the Lakers in fan support. A survey revealed nearly half of Los Angeles County residents favor the Dodgers, with a significant lead over the Lakers. The gap in popularity is the largest recorded in recent years. Other teams, like the Rams and Kings, lag far behind. Dodgers president attributes their success to player excellence, a beloved ballpark, and strong generational support from fans.
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