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Arizona Sports: How You Can be Chosen “Fan of the Year”

By Griffin Fabits

Oct 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Young fans play street hockey prior to the game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Young fans play street hockey prior to the game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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As a Phoenix area sports fan, do you consider yourself one of the best sports fans in the country? Enter our contest and win a three-day trip to New York!

Luis Gonzalez’s walk-off base hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series to give the Arizona Diamondbacks their first ever World Series title; Larry Fitzgerald’s 43-yard touchdown in Super Bowl 43; Steve Nash’s back-to-back MVP seasons in 2004-05 and 2005-06.

What do those moments, three of the best memories in Phoenix sports history, have in common?You were there to cheer them on. Now, it’s your chance to really call yourself the ultimate fan.

Last year, we decided it was finally time to recognize the nameless faces watching from the bleachers when we named Dennis Gleason the inaugural Sports Fan of the Year.

What qualifies someone to be the FanSided Sports Fan of the Year?

The FanSided Sports Fan of the Year is a person who exemplifies dedication, integrity and “Fansmanship” all for the love of the game.

What is “Fansmanship”? Just as athletes exhibit and strive for good sportsmanship, fans strive to exhibit good Fansmanship. Good Fansmanship means representing the teams you follow and the communities those teams represent in a positive way at all times thus perpetuating all that is good about sports and sports fandom. Every fan has a story. We want to hear yours.

Next: How to Enter the FanSided Fan of the Year Contest

I’m interested, but how can I participate?

Submit a two-minute video or 200-word essay explaining why you should be named FanSided Fan of the Year. We’ll review all submissions and narrow down the field to five finalists. Each finalist will receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated and will be profiled on FanSided.com. The grand prize winner will win a three-day trip to New York City to attend the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year event on December 12th!

Related Story: Fan of the Year Contest Video

Be sure to read the full contest rules as restrictions do apply. We can’t wait to start reading/viewing your submissions.

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