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1980′s Fanaticism – 1970′s overview – Chuck Fairbanks

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“Fanaticism”

“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” -Winston Churchill

Before winding the clock all the way back to 1980, we first need to make a brief stop in September, 1985. It was then, without knowing it at the time, that I acquired what would become the symbol of my “fanaticism” for Colorado football.

It remains in my dresser drawer to this day. It is my proof of purchase, if you will, for demonstrating my “belief without evidence” in the Buffs. (“Belief without evidence” was a catch phrase Northwestern head coach -and future CU head coach – Gary Barnett would use to inspire his players during the Wildcats improbable run from doormats to the Big 10 Championship in 1995).

In September, 1985, it served as little more than an advertising ploy, a means by which the Coors Brewing Company of Golden, Colorado, could utilize me as a walking billboard for its products.

“It” is a simple t-shirt, so lacking in inherent value that they gave them away. Gold in color, sponsored by Coors, it came with the slogan “Back to Black” imprinted on the back.…

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