Sports fans have been an important part of the explosive success both collegiate and professional athletics has enjoyed. In 2013 a recognition award show was created to honor fans and their contribution to the sports industry it's called the What A Fan Awards. Its been held in Orlando Florida but will be relocated to Los Angeles California in 2016. Over the coming weeks we're going to introduce you to some of the countries most devoted fans of all genres of sports in their own words.
Oklahoma City Thunder.
How long have you been a fan?
NBA for life, OKC Thunder since its birth.
Why should you be selected winner in this category?
My passion is uparallelled.. Moving away after a few seasons and missing only a. Few games, we kept our seats and commute regularly to OKC.. I attend 12 games a season and as many as 20 'home games.' All home games are away from me as I travel 750'miles one way for games and sometimes turn right back around for a 30' hour NBA fix. Over 12000 miles a year to attend and a few away games as well..
What triggered your passion for sports?
Product of environment. Farm boy from Illinois played barn hoops and move to OKC changed it all. First love was the OKC hornets but true love was when the thunder began..
Favorite sports moment?
2010 first NBA Playoff game in OKC. Crowd was insane.
Who would you like to meet and why?
Doctor J. He was what we all wanted to be like before Mike..
What charitable programs are you involved with?
United way, international mountain bike assoc, local church.
How does your family feel about your passion for sports?
Completely embrace it..
How was your character created?
OKC plays in Bricktown. After Kobe scored 81 and was on his way to OKC, the. Sign distractions were just not enough. I needed a prop and the brick was crafted from scrap and donned to forever immortalize me as Brickman. Toss up a brick at. The free throw line is all I ask and hundreds of signs made for the opposing teams help accomplish that. The. Hand painted cloak broadcasts extra powers and protects me. I molded clay, made a mold, and then used rubber and paint to finish it off..
How important is it for you to have an Award Show for fans?
I think it is very appropriate.. The contributions fans make is very important To every leagues success..
What would winning the What A Fan Awards mean to you?
Reinforce my belief that I may be crazy, but others like that..
Learn more about the What A Fan Awards by visiting www.whatafanshow.com and if you or someone you know are devoted, passionate and fanatic sports fans let them know they too could be Nominated for this honor! #Fans247 #whatafan #whatafanawards #SportsFansConference
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