Richard Manfredi 
Some of the biggest celebrities in the world are athletes, who gain the adoration of millions for playing child’s games. (Except for Australian Rules Football, which is the pinnacle of all that is manly in the world.) But what about when the fans are as famous – or more famous – than the players they support?
This week, Michael, Richard and Jeff explore the work of sports fans who either were already famous or became famous because of their sports fandom. Pick up your pom poms, get out your Vuvuzelas and…actually, please put that Vuvuzela down. It’s really quite loud and BLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Richard’s Picks
Rollen Stewart, aka Rainbow Wig Guy
- “The Awful Story of Rainbow Man Rock ‘n’ Rollen Stewart” – The Roosevelts
- ESPN Piece on Rollen Stewart:
Bill Murray
- “The Sports Fan: What I Learned From Three Days of Watching Baseball With Bill Murray” – Deadspin
- Bill Murray Filling In for Harry Caray, Expos vs. Cubs, April 17, 1987
Steve Bartman
- “Steve Bartman Declines Cubs’ Fans Offer To Attend Playoff Game” – USA Today
- ESPN “Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame Steve Bartman”
Morganna, the Kissing Bandit
- “Morganna Kisses Act Goodbye” – Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- ESPN E:60 Pictures: Morganna the Kissing Bandit (Embedding Disabled)
Michael’s Picks
Spike Lee
- “7 Players Known for Trash Talking With Spike Lee at the Garden” – NY Daily News
- Reggie Miller vs. Spike Lee, 1994 NBA Playoffs
Paul Rudd
- “Inside Paul Rudd’s World Series Party With the Kansas City Royals” – NJ.com
- Keg Party at Paul Rudd’s Mom’s House
Laurence Leavy, aka Marlins Man
- “Marlins Man: A Fan With a Plan” – Miami Herald
- Marlins Man: Who Is That Guy Always Behind Home Plate?
Barack Obama
“Barack Obama: Baseball Fan” – NBC Sportsworld
Barack Obama Makes His Picks for the 2012 NCAA Tournament
