I Bleed Honolulu Blue and Silver: the Story of My Fanhood

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Published: May 27, 2009

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... up, and my love for sports seemed to intensify as I grew older.

I was born into a family of Lions fans. Both my older brother Jim and my dad were fans and they spent football seasons watching the Lions games together. I longed to watch the games with them, and eventually I got my chance, and never looked back.

Over the years, I became more familiar with the players and the coaches. I followed games more closely and understood them better after I began playing football in middle school.

The more I grew up, the more I made my presence known on game days. I was a much different fan from what my family was used to. I talked to the television during the games, and often screamed at it, as well. My brother and father needed time to adjust to this, because it wasn't their style.

After my older brother moved out of the house, and my father lost interest in the games from the years of losing, I remained in the living room, glued to the television.

I wou...

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