Kansas City All-Star Hype



Since football season is already over in this town . . .

Major League Baseball representatives are revealing some of the details of All Star Week in Kansas City next year.

For a contrasting view, here's a some Ohio State data, study and stats revealing . . .

At best, the All-Star Games lead to little or no net economic benefit to the host city. At worst, hosting the All-Star Game may lead to lower economic activity than a city would normally expect during the summer.

Don't worry . . . All this baseball glitz will cost way more than it will produce in revenue . . .

Comments

  1. At last a nugget of truth from Tony. Sports have no positive economic impact on a metro area as a whole.

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  2. 711 Nails it. Don't worry . . . All this baseball glitz will cost way more than it will produce in revenue . . .
    The money quote from Tony.

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  3. It would be sad if life was just about making money.

    I'm excited about this All-Star Game! Go KC!

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  4. The above comment was from a JoCo resident who won't be taxed a dime for all of the fun.

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  5. I once knew a girl who could do an amazing thing with a baseball bat...

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