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League of Fans' "Sports Fan Gouger of the Year" The Sports Fan Gouger of the Year is determined by the highest percentage one-year increase in cost of attendance at a major professional (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) sporting event for a family of four based on Team Marketing Report's "Fan Cost Index". The FCI includes: two adult average price tickets; two child average price tickets; four small soft drinks; two small beers; four hot dogs; two programs; parking; and two adult-size caps. -------------------- 2003-04 Sports Fan Gouger of the Year (based on the 2003 MLB and NFL seasons, and 2003-04 NBA and NHL seasons): Jeffrey Lurie, owner of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, whose cost of attending a game increased by 26.4% over last season (38.6% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index. ----- Dishonorable mention: Charles Wang and Sanjay Kumar, owners of the NHL's New York Islanders, whose cost of attending a game increased by 25.1% over last season (38.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index. Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of MLB's Chicago White Sox, whose cost of attending a game increased by 21.5% over last season (7.4% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index. Arthur Blank, owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, whose cost of attending a game increased by 21.1% over last season (16.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index. Michael McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears, whose cost of attending a game increased by 17.3% over last season (26.4% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index. -------------------- |