Hated Teams

from Sports Illustrated, Of all the passions that teams ordinarily inspire, widespread hatred is a pretty notable achievement. Hearty contempt for rivals is a natural part of the sports landscape, but every so often a team unleashes a massive dose of loathing that consumes everyone but its own fans. Here is SI.com?s list of the most hated individual teams in sports. 2001-02 Toronto Maple Leafs There was something ?special? about this team, just like there is something ?special? about a coming tax audit. You live to tell about it, but it won?t be pleasant. These Maple Leafs were more of a vocal than a vicious team, like the neighbor?s noxious terrier that doesn?t bite. (Often.) Indeed, one reason the Leafs were reviled?beyond coach Pat Quinn?s constant haranguing of the refs, a diver like Darcy Tucker, a stick man like Shayne Corson and an unabashed brawler like Tie Domi?was that they were viewed as something of a pet.... read on for the only other NHL team to make the list plus more on the Leafs?

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