Infographics & Data Visualizations

Infographics & Data Visualizations

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NFL Draft 101

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, we thought it’d be a great idea to get some statistics and facts on the draft so we created an infographic. We started by examining the top ten NFL draft picks by position from 2002-2011. From there we took a closer look at the pro bowl starters from 2008-2013 and noticed that most starters come from the top 50 picks of the draft, but there were a surprising amount of undrafted starters that appeared in the Pro Bowl. Most notably James Harrison, who came into the league as an undrafted free agent, and became a five time pro bowler as well earning two super bowl rings! We then took a look at the NFL combine, which tests each athlete on their physical and mental abilities and determined who ranked the best in the history of the combine. These athletes are incredibly gifted and their numbers prove it from the data we looked at. Last but not least we took a look at some interesting NFL draft facts that stood out and presented it at the bottom of the infographic.

NFL Draft 101 [Infographic]
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Batter Up: The Fan’s Guide to Spring Training

The provided infographic above gets you all geared up and ready to know everything you need to know about spring training, which is right around the corner. The infographic covers everything from where the teams play to new and upcoming prospects to watch! Also covered in the infographic is history on spring training. Fun fact from the infographic: The New York Giants established the first permanent spring training site in Marlin, Texas in 1908.  In addition to spring training history the infographic provides information about the stadiums. JetBlue Field is the newest and opened in 2012, the oldest field is McKechnie Field which opened in 1923. Too find more information on the stadiums and spring training in general click the below.

Batter Up: The Fan's Guide To Spring Training
Source: Sports Management Degree Hub

Super Bowl Past & Present

With the Super Bowl right around the corner we wanted to share an infographic looking at the history of the super bowl. This is history that every football fan should know. Make sure to memorize some of these facts and quiz your friends!

Super Bowl XLVII Infographic
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San Francisco Giants World Series Infographic

In 2010, the San Francisco Giants were legendary. They found a way to overcome odds, and while they were questioned by many, their winning season ended with a 4-games-to-1 victory over the Texas Rangers in the 106th MLB World Series. Since 1958, the Giants have played major-league baseball in San Francisco at Candlestick Park from 1960 to 1999, and at AT&T Park since 2000.

Below you’ll find the inside scoop on the players, team stats, and all-time leaders.

San Francisco Giants Infographic