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J.R.

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« on: November 06, 2009, 06:18:59 PM »
Little bit of a "fluff" topic here. No important reason why I'm asking this, just some fun curiosity.

Has there been moments during a show or an interview where a personally mentioned being a fan of particular sports teams?

For example: I know from various interviews (and in a moment during his failed talk show) that Pat Sajak is a big Chicago Cubs fan.

Any other examples of hosts or celebs mentioning a sports "allegiance"?
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 06:35:22 PM »
[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'229991\' date=\'Nov 6 2009, 06:18 PM\']Any other examples of hosts or celebs mentioning a sports "allegiance"?[/quote]Well, Rolf Benirschke was a big fan of the Chargers, but I don't think you'd be in a position to know that. ;)
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 06:49:24 PM »
Vin Scully likes the Dodgers and Dick Enberg the Angels.  Joe Garagiola, the Cardinals, among others.
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2009, 08:42:26 PM »
Last I checked, Jimmy Cefalo was somewhat of a Dolphins fan. Lynn Swann, the Steelers.
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2009, 09:34:42 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2009, 10:02:25 PM »
Isn't John O'Hurley a big Red Sox fan?

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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2009, 12:27:53 AM »
Drew Carey--MLS' Seattle Sounders and every Cleveland sports team
Frank Nicotero--Pittsburgh Steelers
Rolf Benirschke--San Diego Chargers (You're welcome, Joe.)
Arlene Francis--baseball's New York Giants

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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2009, 08:46:45 AM »
Alex Trebek: Red Wings and Canadiens
Bert Convy: The Phillies at least paid him in the early 50s.
Bill Cullen: Pittsburgh teams
Peggy Cass: on that one episode of TTTT with Frank Abangale, it was obvious she knew her hockey.


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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2009, 08:16:36 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2009, 10:54:03 AM »
Bob Barker - Louisville Colonels, after their 1890 American Association pennant.

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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2009, 10:57:28 AM »
Well played, Armadillo. lol

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« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2009, 02:02:38 PM »
[quote name=\'mmb5\' post=\'230022\' date=\'Nov 7 2009, 07:46 AM\']Peggy Cass: on that one episode of TTTT with Frank Abangale, it was obvious she knew her hockey.[/quote]

I do remember hearing/reading/seeing on a TTTT ep that she knew quite a bit about sports in general.
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