05-20-2025, 11:50 PM
(05-20-2025, 05:52 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: That is a great fan story, surprised that I hadn't already heard it from you previously. Mine is a bit boring in contrast. In 1977 I was 8 years old and most of the boys in the neighborhood were choosing their favorite teams. I lived in NW Ohio at the time and most were Browns fans, except for one mean fat kid who was a Steelers fan. I chose the Bengals to be different than the rest in the neighborhood, and I liked the Orange and Black colors.
Where in NW Ohio?
My story starts out about 1971 or 72, I was a big Vikings fan. Tark and Foreman, Sammy White were the dudes! The rest of the entire family were Brownie fans.. I was into baseball more and loved the Big Red Machine! About 1975 after winning the World Series, I remember asking my dad if Cincinnati had a football team. I switch allegiance to the Bengals, Ken Anderson was my new favorite player and I have never looked back. You old timers will remember we only had 3 channels at best, so I grew up listening to football on the radio. Saturdays were spent with my dad listening to the Buckeye's games. Archie will forever be my favorite Buckeye!
