How Did You Become A Fan???

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

A LOT of people become fans when that particular team is winning/popular and always on T.V. (How many F'in Cowboys fans do I know... sigh.)

That happens to some extent.  What I think happens more is locals get more interested in a team when it is winning. 

I have heard a claim that many Patriots fans are ex-Cowboy fans.  I don't know a single one.  But I do know dozens of people that pre-Brady, didn't pay much attention to football but if asked to name a favorite team would say "Patriots." But rarely ever watched a game on TV and couldn't name more than 2 players on the team.  And now watch every game, wear jerseys etc. 

I have always been a diehard Patriots fan, but the above basically describes my relationship with Bruiens, Celtics and Red Sox.  If I have to pick a team those are my choices, but unless they are in the playoffs I am not watching.   

[Fins4ever]

That happens to some extent.  What I think happens more is locals get more interested in a team when it is winning. 

I have heard a claim that many Patriots fans are ex-Cowboy fans.  I don't know a single one.  But I do know dozens of people that pre-Brady, didn't pay much attention to football but if asked to name a favorite team would say "Patriots." But rarely ever watched a game on TV and couldn't name more than 2 players on the team.  And now watch every game, wear jerseys etc. 

I have always been a diehard Patriots fan, but the above basically describes my relationship with Bruiens, Celtics and Red Sox.  If I have to pick a team those are my choices, but unless they are in the playoffs I am not watching.   

I met Larry Bird in the early 80's. He did a visit to see a Space Shuttle launch. It was just a chance encounter. Shook his hand, that was about it.  Always loved him on the Celtics! 

[Brian Fein]

Fins4ever,
Just a tip -
When you quote a portion of someone's post, please make sure not to delete the [/quote] tag at the end of the quote.  That's why your posts show up as the above.  I've fixed this for you a few times...  Just letting you know.

[Fins4ever]

Fins4ever,
Just a tip -
When you quote a portion of someone's post, please make sure not to delete the  tag at the end of the quote.  That's why your posts show up as the above.  I've fixed this for you a few times...  Just letting you know.

Thanks, that was the problem! Appreciate the tip!~

[SportsChick]

I grew up in Southeastern MA. I'm my father's oldest girl thus his "boy"

I went to Fenway and the Garden as a kid. Lots of Pawtucket games. Watched the Pats on TV. I love my Sox and Pats. I watch basketball still, but no where as much as I did in middle/high school.

Hockey is another beast. Dear old dad wasn't a big hockey guy so I never really watched as a kid.

I had moved to Florida when I was in high school and my junior year dated a guy whose father was the Play by Play guy for the Panthers. Josh's after school job was working for the Panthers - on ice picking up rats for home games and for away games, putting together video of power plays and scoring plays. I would go with him for away games and he taught me the basics that way. I really got into hockey when Brian and I went to our first game together. Now we're season ticket holders and can't wait for this damn lockout to end.