Famous Fans: Utah Jazz Edition

Famous Fans: Utah Jazz Edition

Since its basketball season it’s now time for the “Famous Fans Utah Jazz Edition”. The Utah Jazz are not the L.A. Lakers, the New York Knicks or the Chicago Bulls. Jack Nicholsen, Jay Z and Spike Lee do not attend Jazz games regularly. It's pretty slim pickings for celebrities who love the Jazz.

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Sisters Kristyn, Kelsi, and Kassidy Osborn of this country music group are from Magna have sung the national anthem at Jazz games early in their careers.







The Osmond Family

Several members of the Osmond family have also sung the national anthem at Jazz games and have been spotted attending various games over the years.




President Thomas S. Monson

President Monson enjoys attending Jazz games when his busy schedule permits but follows the team on TV and in the news paper when he cannot.

There’s even a picture of him and his wife Francis at a Jazz game back in 2008. She sure looks like she is enjoying herself.

Damon Wayans

Despite appearing as Lewis Scott the Utah Jazz’s All-Star shooting guard in the 1996 movie "Celtic Pride", about a couple of Celtic fans who kidnap Scott in order to help the Celtics win the NBA finals, Damon is not a fan of the Utah Jazz, though he is an NBA fan just not of my team.

It’s still cool that they used the Jazz in the movie. I don’t want to spoil anything for anybody out there but the Jazz win the championship in this movie, unlike in real life. I do wish somebody had kidnapped Michael Jordan back in 1997 and 1998.

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Famous Fans: Denver Broncos Addition

Now that we are well into football season, it’s time that I presented the famous fans of my favorite football team the Denver Broncos.

Actress Jessica Biel
grew up in Boulder Colorado and when asked by ESPN if she was a fan of Colorado or LA she said, “I am definitely a Broncos fan”.

Tim Allen is most famous for his roll as Tim-The Tool Man-Taylor on “Home Improvement” where he is often seen rooting for the Detroit Lions but it turns out Tim is a Broncos fan. Tim spent lived in Colorado for a time and he even had Hall of Fame Broncos quarter back John Elway on the show.

In his latest show, Tim Allen’s character, Mike Baxter is a Broncos fan.  The October 18th episode opened with Mike Baxter sitting at the table holding his grandson.  While reading the paper, he points out, with a hint of frustration in his voice, that the Broncos would have won five Super Bowls if Elway had receivers like Jerry Rice.  A few minutes later, while the family is discussing the grandson’s attachment to his blanket, Mike Baxter’s wife points out that everyone has something they hold on to – Mike’s being his irrational attachment to the Denver Broncos!

Patrick Warburton who is best known for his dead pan style voice has done work in animated works such as Kronk in “The Emperors New Groove”, Brock Samson on “The Venture Brothers” and Joe Swanson on “Family Guy” or from “Seinfeld” where he played one of Elian’s boy friends Puddy.

Although he was born in Kansas, Don Cheadle moved to Colorado where he graduated from Denver’s East High School. He did several commercials for the NFL promoting the Super Bowl from 2002 to 2005

Pam Grier became famous in the early 1970s, after starring in a string of moderately successful women in prison and blaxploitation films such as 1974's “Foxy Brown”. Her career was revitalized in 1997 after her appearance in Quentin Tarantino's film “Jackie Brown”.   She also attended East High School in Denver and was a cheerleader for the Broncos at the age of 19; but quit after two months. 




Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of “South Park” are huge Broncos fans and often reference them on the show. These guys may be the two that I am least proud of.

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch is a big Broncos fan and attends games as often as he can. Being a Broncos fan can be a little risky for him since he races for Joe Gibbs Racing, who is a former Super Bowl winning coach of the Washington Redskins.  ESPN asked Kyle if to make friends with the folks at Joe Gibbs Racing, was he obliged to be a Redskins fan? Kyle responded, “No, not at all. I'm actually more of a Denver Broncos fan than anything. That's my team. I've met Rod Smith and John Elway before. It's been cool to get to know those guys.”

Quiet a bit different from the Cardinals edition, no country singers and more actors which really surprised me.

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Famous Fans: St. Louis Cardinals Addition.

A lot of teams have famous fans, the lakers attract celebrities in droves, yankees games are always a hot spot to find celebrities, Jerry Seinfeld attends mets games and even the L.A. clippers have Billy Crystal .

Here’s a look at the celebrities, who like myself support the Cardinals.

John Goodman (Actor) - A St. Louis native, John was raised as a Cardinals fan. He is often seen at home games in St. Louis, as well as Spring Training games in Jupiter, Florida (as seen in the picture). John is also an investor in a sports station in St. Louis - 550 KTRS.

Gretchen Wilson (Country Music Singer) - She grew up listening to Cardinals games with her grandpa. She sang the National Anthem at one of the World Series games in 2004, and even released "Redbird Fever," a Cardinals version of her hit "Redneck Woman."

Billy Bob Thornton (Actor) - A native of Arkansas, Billy Bob grew up a Cardinals fan. He also narrated the Cardinals 2006 World Series DVD. He played in the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game in 2009 as part of the All Star game played in St. Louis. Also threw out the first pitch at a Cardinals game.

Sara Evans (Country Music Singer) - She was born and raised in Booneville, Missouri. On her new album, Real Fine Place, she has a song titled "Missing Missouri." The lyrics include: “Tobacco fields and bubble bees, And the Cardinals playing on TV, Caught up in missing Missouri”. She also has sung the national anthem at Cardinals games and God Bless America at the 2009 All Star game in St. Louis(pictured).

Joe Nichols (Country Music Singer) - Is a long time Cardinals fan. He has also sung the national anthem and God Bless America at several Cardinals games.

Nelly (Rapper) - Born and raised a fan, Nelly often wears apparel featuring St. Louis sports teams. One of his videos was even shot at Busch Stadium and featured then-Cardinals second baseman Fernando Vina. Nelly also participated in the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game in 2009 and also thrown out a first pitch before a Cardinals game (pictured).

Jenna Fischer (Actress) – A St. Louis native, she grew up cheering for the Cardinals and also played in the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game in 2009 (pictured).

There they are, the famous Cardinals fans. Some country, Some acting and a little bit of rap.