- Barrel Man (Broncos fan)
The Barrel Man (real name Tim McKernan) is a
superfan of theDenver Broncos . He attends all Broncos home games atINVESCO Field at Mile High wearing nothing but abarrel . Hiscostume is reminiscent ofrodeo clown s (or barrel men) who serve as a distraction to animals in therodeo arena in order to protect riders who have been thrown.He attended Broncos games in his immodest barrel for 30 years in all types of
weather . McKernan retired after the 2007 season at the age of 67. [http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=83627]McKernan had serious
health issues in2003 , after an abdominalaneurysm ruptured. Since that time he has been restricted by doctors to wearing his barrel for one half of play, and only when thetemperature is above freezing. [Citation |last=Klis |first=Mike |title=Brown-out:Veteran cut |url=http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5475470 |accessdate=2007-09-19]Retired after 40 years as a
mechanic forUnited Airlines , McKernan and his wife are based in Gunnison,Colorado but spend their offseasons traveling in theirrecreational vehicle . Due to the space constraints of living in an RV, McKernan sold hisSuper Bowl XXXII barrel for $30,000. The barrel, autographed by 49 Broncos from their first Super Bowl winning team, was sold to a Black Hawk, Coloradocasino . McKernan gave 10 percent of his profits toJubilee House , battered women's shelter in Gunnison. [Citation |last= |first= |title=Barrel Man Sells His Super Bowl XXXII Barrel |url=http://kutv.com/sports/local_story_232214255.html |accessdate=2007-09-19] [Citation |last=Parker |first=Penny |title=Parker: Barrel Man's autographed legacy being consigned to eBay |url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/news_columnists/article/0,1299,DRMN_86_4920436,00.html |accessdate=2007-09-19]ee also
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Crazy Ray
*Fireman Ed
*Chief Zee References
External links
* [http://www.denverbroncos.com/ Denver Broncos Official Website]
* [http://cbs4denver.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_013172623 Barrel Man Parade]succession box
title = Super Bowl Champions
Denver Broncos
years = 1998 and 1999
before =Green Bay Packers
1997
after =St. Louis Rams
2000
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