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Myth: (1) A traditional story dealing with supernatural beings...that
informs or shapes the world view of people, as by explaining aspects of
the natural world... (2) A story, a theme, an object, or a character
regarded as embodying an aspect of a culture.  (3) A fiction or half-truth,
esp. one that forms part of an ideology.  (4) A fictitious story, person or
thing.

Mystique:  An aura of heightened value, interest, or meaning surrounding
something to which special power or mystery is imputed.

Gene:

Regardless of which definition you personally connote with sports
nostalgia, which word would be most accurate apropos of this
discussion?