New York Sports Getting Their Fan Revival at a Time of Resurgence
Feature - February 24, 2021
Particularly in New York, the absence of passionate sports fans has been strikingly obvious. At a Yankees or Mets game over the summer, a home run blast by Aaron Judge or Pete Alonso did not ignite the same energy in the bleachers that was commonplace as fans nearly tackled one another for the fly ball. In Madison Square Garden, celebrity row has not been flashy, and what the Knicks surely miss the most is the fuel they receive from the renowned “Defense” chants that normally rain down from the rafters. No artificial crowd noise can serve as a replacement.
Having sports back in our lives in any capacity, during a challenging time where we need those distractions, is certainly valuable. However, to truly welcome sports back to the cultural sphere, the fans need to return to their rightful place in the seats. Now, amid recent updates to COVID-19 procedures in New York state and the city, they can and there is no better and exciting time in New York sports to do so.