SPORTS HEAVEN St. Louis: A Community Built On Sports By Julia Johns and Ashley McGoff
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In St. Louis, sports are the way of life. Everyone is a fan, and all St. Louisans are united by that passion. Our teams give us something in common, but we are more than just fellow fans: we are a family. When you are surrounded by thousands of friends, each game becomes a powerful, shared experience, and it is this phenomenon that makes St. Louis a destination in the world of sports. This would not be possible, however, without our world-class facilities. The Enterprise Center—a modern, 12-story glass and concrete building—ranks among the top arenas in the country. Hosting about 175 events per year and attracting two million annual guests, it is a great source of pride in the city. Most importantly though, the Enterprise Center is the home of the St. Louis Blues—otherwise known as the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions. Since 1994, die-hard Blues fans have packed the arena, and after decades of unwavering support, they were rewarded. On June 12, 2019, the Blues
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