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Packers top Ultimate Standings 2011
Salute the Packers, a team that gives back to its fans through performance on the field and pride in the community
Updated: June 15, 2011, 3:41 PM ET
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Peter Keating | ESPN The Magazine
You know what makes sports different from other forms of entertainment? Teams stick around, allowing fans to pass their love (and hatred) across generations. If you're a teenager, you're probably not going to listen to your father's favorite tunes or watch his favorite films; music and movie stars go out of style. Indeed, as adolescents, many people define themselves in opposition to their parents' tastes, and need to go off to college and eventually grow up before they learn to appreciate ...
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ESPN The Magazine: June 27, 2011
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