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Who Dat say dey gonna be the best sports fan? Whodatdish would love a Saints fan to represent Nola in NYC

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Are you the best sports fan in the United states of America? Could it be someone from Who Dat Nation that goes to to “The Big Apple?”

If you can convince FanSided that you are the biggest sports fan in the country, we’ll send you and a guest to New York City to attend the annual Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year event and name you Sports Fan of the Year!

Imagine Lou Gehrig giving his farewell speech to a vacant Yankee Stadium or Michael Jordan hitting “The Shot” in front of empty seats. Without the fans, there is no roar, there is no electricity, there is no glory.

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.

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

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – 2015/10/16: New York attractions and sightseeing: City view with skyscrapers during sunset, seen from the Rock observation center.
New York has architecturally significant buildings in a wide range of styles spanning distinct historical and cultural periods. (Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 11: A fan waves an American flag during a game between the Oakland Raiders and the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 11, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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