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.
Since 1972.
Why should you be selected winner in this category?
Sister Frances has been a Texas Rangers fan since the team moved to Arlington Texas in 1972. She and her best friend Sister Maggie went to every home game. They have traveled with the team. They have been to fantasy baseball camp. Sister Frances has even been known to show up in the front office of the team to office advice to the GM. She is Rangers royalty.
What triggered your passion for sports?
Sister Frances was a Tom boy growing up and Sister Maggie learned to love the game through Sister Frances.
Favorite sports moment?
Too many to name. Sister Frances threw out the first pitch in the 2012 Wild Card game against the Orioles. Escorted by her personal friends, Nolan Ryan and Jim Sundberg.
Who would you like to meet?
The Pope!
What charitable programs are you involved with?
Outside of baseball, Sister Frances was instrumental in started Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth Texas. A community service to assist patients and family going through cancer treatments. She was a volunteer at St. Joseph's hospital in Fort Worth Texas and was very well known for her loving touch.
How does your family feel about your passion for sports?
Family and friends are excited for Sisters enthusiasm for the sport. At 89 she has a support team in place to make sure she makes it to as many home games as possible.
How was your character created?
Sister Frances is best known around the ballpark as the drum beating fan. She inherited the drum in 2003 from longtime rangers fan known as Zonk (John Lanzillo Jr.) She is very popular the ballpark and fans love to take selfies wither.
Whats your annual budget for sports?
Very little expense is incurred on Sisters part. She has a benefactor that provides full season tickets for and her driver. She has a designated paid parking space. A golf cart ride to the front gate and an escort to her seat. Fans will usually buy her a hot dog and the beer man on her isle always provides her with fresh ice water during the game.
How important is it to you to have an Award Show for fans?
It would be such an honor to be recognized as the ultimate fan. Sister Frances is very humble and doesn't really understand the hoopla that surrounds her enthusiasm for the game. She has been featured in various news stories, Wall Street Journal, LA Times and Dallas Morning News. She and Maggie were honored to be the first fan thru the turnstiles when the Ballpark in Arlington opened in April 1, 1994. She will leave a legacy and this award would be the icing on the cake.
What would winning the What A Fan Award mean to you?
Sister Frances has a following. She is grateful for the nomination and would be humbled to win. It is the fans that will rejoice for her. Three years ago on her 86th birthday Sister Frances received a standing ovation from the 30K (plus) crowd as she was serenade with the birthday song. Winning would be for her fans.
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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