20 Reasons Why Being a Sports Fan Was Better in the '90s

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We know it's a cliche but the '90s were a simpler time. A time where you could get away from people and weren't connected 24/7 via smartphones, the Internet, email, social media, whatever. When you told your boss you didn't know he was "trying to reach you," he actually might have bought it. An era before ESPN became a public relations, self-obsessed, egomaniacal nightmare. We want to take you back to a time when you were younger and (mostly) stress-free to remind you of all that's changed in the sports climate. That's why we bring you 20 Reasons Why Being a Sports Fan Was Better in the '90s.

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MTV's Rock N' Jock

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Video Game Choices

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Trading Cards

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Heavyweight Boxing Was Relevant

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No Athlete Info Overload

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Better Wrestling Personalities

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You Were Younger

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Lower Player Salaries

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Four-Year College Basketball Players

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The George Michael Sports Machine

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Better Sports Movies

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The Awesome Posters

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Jarring Hits Didn't Draw Flags

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You Were Playing Sports

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'90s Legends Never Die

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Steroids in Baseball

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Tickets Were Cheaper

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Starter Jackets

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No Twitter

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SportsCenter Was About Sports

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