When it comes to fandom, many of us gravitate to the team within our geographical lines. Some of us are drawn to the glitz of championships and winning, and others connect so strongly with a player they follow him to whatever franchise they play for.
For each of us the reason may differ, but on Sundays we unite to cheer on our favorite team.
In my case, a kid from Vancouver, Canada, I became a lifelong member of Steeler Nation because of one player. In a place where everyone is usually a syrup sucking, Canucks crazed hockey nut, I was drawn to Jerome Bettis, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.