Pro Sport, Small Impact

Despite its popularity, when compared to other industries, pro sports is very small. The $400 million recently paid for the Detroit Pistons is equal to the 468th ranked firm in the S&P 600 Small-Cap index (Stein-Mart). And Stein-Mart makes 10 times the revenue. When sports franchises try to shake down local governments for free stadiums, politicians should recall this.

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