I do know what is said about making assumptions, I knew it when I made it.
I'll call your bluff, list the names of players from your hometown that have gone to play professional ball.
I will make another assumption, you can not come up with 5 in your lifetime that have played professionally, minor leagues included, can you? Unless you live in a large metro area you have no chance of answering affirmatively. If you do live in a large metro area you most likely knew nothing of their existence until they played and it became news.
My first response to you was based on elementary kids, choosing a college team to follow, and was based on your criteria. I didn't base anything on the old farts choices, he obviously is not a loyal fan.
I offered the pro angle, you piled on
@Oldfart for his college following. I offered the pro angle to counter your hometown, or home state basis of picking and following a team.
I still think you aren't an organized sport guy, and are an extreme sport guy because you have exhibited no idea of how sport loyalties are made and kept.
Name your teams