In baseball terms, that means passing the fan torch from parent or grandparent to child.
In all fandom, the purpose to root your team to victory, and enjoy the ultimate success, a World Series championship.
The drought for some teams is staggering:
| Seasons | Team | Last Won |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Chicago Cubs | 1908 |
| 64 | Cleveland Indians | 1948 |
| 52 | Texas Rangers | Never (formed 1961) |
| 51 | Houston Astros | Never (formed 1962) |
| 44 | San Diego Padres | Never (formed 1969) |
| 44 | Washington Nationals | Never (formed 1969) |
| 44 | Milwaukee Brewers | Never (formed 1969) |
| 36 | Seattle Mariners | Never (formed 1977) |
| 34 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1979 |
| 30 | Baltimore Orioles | 1983 |
