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You may glory in a team triumphant... But you fall in love with a team in defeat
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"You may glory in a team triumphant... But you fall in love with a team in defeat"

- Roger Kahn

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This quote by Roger Kahn speaks with the power of sports and the psychological connection that fans have with their teams. It suggests that while it is easy to be happy with a team when they achieve success, it is in the minutes of defeat that a real bond is formed. It is in these moments that fans pertain to understand the true spirit of the group and the players, and it remains in these moments that they pertain to genuinely love the team. The quote speaks with the power of sports to bring people together and to produce a sense of community and belonging. It also speaks with the resilience of the human spirit, and how even in the face of defeat, fans can still find delight and pride in their team.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Roger Kahn somewhere between October 31, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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