Nearly 40% of us say this about baseball. What is it?

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Answer: It’s America’s game

Clue: “States” and “Favorite”

A poll asked, “Which sport do you consider to be America’s Game?”  and 38% picked baseball. MLB launched its season in Japan, but today is our domestic opening day.

Football was the second favorite sport at 35%, followed by basketball with 10%, soccer, 2%, hockey, 1% and golf, 1%.

The demographic that pushed baseball over the top is:  Female Midwestern Boomers.  Younger men and women from the South were more likely to say it’s football

11% of people said baseball players are more interesting relative to other professional athletes.  19% said they’re less interesting, and 42% said they’re equally interesting.

The poll also asked, “Which pro sport is the most fan‑friendly to attend?”  30% said baseball, 18% said football, 10% said basketball, 4% said hockey, another 4% said soccer and 33% are “not sure.”

Notice golf did not get any votes.

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