The Day I Realized I’ll Bleed Blue for Life

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Published: May 12, 2009

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... to dress me in Giants gear and have me by his side on the couch for every game.

While I may have been watching Giants games before I knew how to walk, I didn't really become a Giants fan until the 2002 season. 

You see, there's a big difference between being a fan of a team and being a follower of a team. A fan is die-hard. A fan supports their team no matter how incompetent they may be on the field and/or in the front office. A fan knows the ins-and-outs of the franchise's history, and can hold their own in any debate regarding their team. 

Now, a follower is much different. A follower may know the entire roster, but you really don't become a fan until you have a real emotional connection to the team. When that team loses and it stings you for days, you know you're a true fan.

Which brings me back to the Giants. In 2002, the team was a bit inconsistent, but ended up making the post season with wins in the final four weeks of the...

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