The best fans in the country

We're coming to the defense of that much-maligned creature known as the Philly fan.

Yesterday I offered my thoughts here in this space and then repeated them on our editorial page today.

Our lead sports columnist Jack McCaffery also has heard the old stories way too many times.

Jack points out they never bring up the marvelous work the team and fans have done in making the dream of Delco native Jimmy Murray come true in creating Ronald McDonald houses, places where sick kids and their families get crucial services.

Or how they offered a standing ovation to Penguins' star Mario Lemieux when he returned to the ice after his own battle with cancer right here in Philly.

We're stuck with this 'ugly Philly fan' stereotype. Jack takes a sledgehammer to that image today.

You can read our editorial here.

And make sure you check out Jack here.

Here's to the best fans in the country.

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