“some fans would go into mourning”
Yep.
If you haven’t already, see my post #21....I really believe it explains the phenomenon (at least in part) as to why pro sports, especially the nfl is as successful as they are.
I’ve never been to a NFL game, although I did win a couple of tickets to a Jaguars game in 2002 from our local radio station, but declined to go as my Sister-in-law was dying of cancer in Jacksonville at that time.............