Israelis and Chicago

this kid had a near-death experience. He was declared clinically dead.

The part I find interesting is that he is wearing a Chicago Bulls t-shirt.



And one of the most famous and widespread photographs of Gilad Shalit when he was abducted by Hamas to Gaza, had Shalit wearing a Chicago Bears hat.

What's the fascination of Israelis with Chicago sports teams?

Still, to this day, Israelis ask me, when hearing I come from Chicago originally, about Al Capone and Michael Jordan.

Maybe after this postseason we will start seeing Israelis wear Chicago Cubs paraphernalia as well...

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