CT Is Home to Some of America's Biggest Sports Jersey Collectors

According to a new survey from Hard Rock Bet, Connecticut is home to some of the biggest sports jersey collectors in the country, ranking third nationally for the average number of jerseys owned. Apparently, we're not just spending too much money on electricity and groceries here in the Nutmeg State. We're also filling our closets with sports apparel.

The survey asked 2,000 American sports fans about their jersey collections, how much they'd be willing to spend on a new jersey, and whether they think buying counterfeit merchandise is acceptable.

Connecticut residents own an average of 4.17 sports jerseys, putting us behind only Iowa and Tennessee. The national average is about three jerseys per person, so we're clearly taking this hobby a little more seriously than most.

As for spending, Connecticut fans say they'd be willing to pay an average of $103.13 for a jersey. That's enough money to make you think twice before clicking that checkout button, especially when you consider how expensive everything else has gotten.

Personally, I might be part of the problem. I've got around 10 Las Vegas Raiders jerseys and four New York Yankees jerseys, but it's my recent purchases that have me most excited.

I picked up a Larry Bird Dream Team jersey from 1992, an Allen Iverson Georgetown Hoyas jersey, and a Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds jersey. And here's the best part: I found all three on the TikTok Shop for way less than they'd normally cost. The quality isn't bad at all, dude!

I'm not saying you should blow your paycheck on throwback jerseys, but if you love sports and enjoy collecting them, you might want to take a look. Apparently, Connecticut is already full of people who understand the appeal.

So jump on board! We can all go through a midlife crisis together, one questionable jersey purchase at a time.

Top 10 States with the Biggest Sports Jersey Collections

1. Iowa

2. Tennessee

3. Connecticut

4. Virginia

5. South Dakota

6. Oregon

7. Maine

8. Florida

9. Minnesota

10. Texas

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