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25 Ways to Step Up Your Sports Fandom

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Have you ever wondered how you could spice up your fan life? Have you been looking for new ways to express your fandom? Maybe you want to increase your fandom to the next level? Well, here are 25 tips to help you step up your game as a fan.

25.) Gotta Have The Jersey

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25.) Gotta Have The Jersey

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If you don't have a jersey for your favorite team or player, then you can't even call yourself a fan. Start by getting a few jerseys and go from there.

24.) Proper Eyewear

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24.) Proper Eyewear

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All great fans always have the proper eyewear. Investing in stylish yet "loud" eyewear can be tough, but it is crucial to increasing your fandom.

23.) Adequate Headwear

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23.) Adequate Headwear

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Every great outfit needs the right headgear. Choose wisely!

22.) It's All About The Shoes

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22.) It's All About The Shoes

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No outfit is complete without shoes! Show your pride and innovation.

21.) Face Paint

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21.) Face Paint

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The next step ... Isn't it obvious? Time to paint your face with your team's colors!

20.) Paint The Body

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20.) Paint The Body

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Why not continue that paint down onto the body? Show your true team spirit. Points here for creativity.

19.) The Guy With The Cape

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19.) The Guy With The Cape

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There's always a fan with a cape. How about you?

18.) Full Uniform

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18.) Full Uniform

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Really want to show how you feel? Wear the entire team uniform, from the socks to the jock strap.

17.) Become A Fan Superhero

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17.) Become a Fan Superhero

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This is the stage where you begin to lose your grip on reality.

16.) Fan Recognized Mascot

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16.) Fan Recognized Mascot

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How about if all the fans and media know you? There's a chance you are a "Super-Fan," but if ESPN begins showing clips of you and discussing you for two minutes, then you might as well be the team's mascot.

15.) An Incredible Uniform Collection

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15.) An Incredible Uniform Collection

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Ask these ladies, a fantastic team uniform collection is essential to fandom. You must have the home, away, alternate and classic jerseys for all well-recognized players? Don't you?

14.) Legally Change Your Name

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14.) Legally Change Your Name

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Once you change your name, there's no going back.

13.) Faithful Season Ticket Holder

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13.) Faithful Season Ticket Holder

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You have season tickets, attend every single home game and are always decked to the fullest in your finest gear.

12.) Get Kicked Out

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12.) Get Kicked Out

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This should only be done through heckling players, opposing fans or arguing with referees. Any sort of illegal acts automatically destroy your fandom forever.

11.) Storm The Field or Court

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11.) Storm The Field or Court

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If your team wins a huge game and everyone else is doing it, then why not?

10.) Draft Only From Your Team

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10.) Draft Only From Your Team

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If you really call yourself a true team player, you stay loyal to that team. When it comes to fantasy, you draft players only from your favorite team. Who cares if he threw 20 interceptions last season? You are a loyal fan to the end.

9.) Why Not Paint Your House?

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9.) Why Not Paint Your House?

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If your a loyal fan, then you will paint your house the team colors and show your true affection and fandom.

8.) Next, Your Car

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8.) Next, Your Car

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If you did the house, then you obviously have to turn your car into free advertising for your favorite team.

7.) Marry Your Rival Spouse

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7.) Marry Your Rival Spouse

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Die-hard fans marry fans of their rival teams. So, go ahead, marry your rival because true love equals true fandom.

6.) Attend ALL Home, Away and Playoff Games

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6.) Attend ALL Home, Away and Playoff Games

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No matter the weather or the distance or the day or time, you will attend every single game. Your life revolves around the game and the team. It's all downhill from here, for your life that is.

5.) Might as Well Get a Tattoo

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5.) Might as Well Get a Tattoo

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Since we have come this far, you should get a tattoo to rep your team.

4.) Name Your Child After Your Favorite Player

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4.) Name Your Child After Your Favorite Player

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Thought the tattoo was bad? How about naming your child after your favorite player? If that's not real fandom, I don't know what is.

3.) Date a Cheerleader or Player

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3.) Date a Cheerleader or Player

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Want to not only increase your fandom personally, but publicly? Start dating a cheerleader or player. Good luck!

2.) Play For Your Favorite Team

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2.) Play For Your Favorite Team

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If you are a true fan of the game and your team, then you better be able to play for them. Nothing shows your fandom more than leading your team to victory.

1.) Become Owner of Your Team

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1.) Become Owner of Your Team

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Like a Boss!

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