Day job: Politician, best known as the 44th President of the United States, In his own words: "I am rooting for my hometown team, even though it is not MY team." He shared about the bond between himself and baseball and his excitement for the Astros' 2017 World Series win in a lengthy Facebook post after Houston defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games for the citys first pro sports title since 1995. But as well as the usual lifelong fans, there are some very famous faces who have nailed their colours to . MLB Power Rankings: Every MLB Team's Biggest Celebrity Fan To succeed in the NFL, hell need to be an outlier among outliers. But as well as the usual lifelong fans, there are some very famous faces who have nailed their colours to the mast including rappers, rockers and Hollywood film stars. "When Vieri stepped up, I thought he was going to put the Rangers goalie in the back of the net with the ball but he failed to score. ! so presumably everything turned out fine. (RIP.) Some of those new fans may be celebrities, since they like to attend marquee events like Game 7s, and the Rangers won two dramatic Game 7s at home. Day job: Actor, best known for several Academy Award-winning roles, including Forrest Gump, Fan since: Late 1960s, when the team moved from Kansas City, In his own words: "I was a vendor at As games. Many celebrities are sports fans, but the smart ones are New York Rangers fans. They keep it quiet, because socially it's on a par with voting for the White Nationalist Party or being able to speak Klingon. Celebrities across the globe don memorabilia, wave towels and holler "goal!" at a fever pitch. ? Rangers Celebrity Fans | NHL.com While this slideshow may contain celebrities that merely attended playoff games and won't be back until next spring, it's still cool to seea celebrity be passionate about hockey. Miller attends Rangers games to watch exciting live hockey like everyone else, but if you're lucky enough to sit next to him, maybe you'll hear a joke comparing Chris Kreider to Keanu Reavesbut I'm sure he can do better than that. Hockey season is over now, but the Rangers will begin playing at MSG again in October. The thrilling video also went viral, and Turner, proud of her work, shared it on Instagram. Mike Tyson, 55, was pictured wearing a Light Blues top when leaving a gym in 2010. New celebrity Rangers fan revealed as WWE & WCW legend announces but in 2009 it was revealed there was a picture of the Teddy Bears at Buckingham Palace. A half-century ago, Pink Floyd unleashed a classic that still lingers on the Billboard charts and in college dorms to this day. Fan since: 2005, when they moved from Montreal, In his own words: "This how u know the impact is real." Later, she was photographed cheering for the Rangers, holding a Rangers jersey but not putting it on, and then, inexplicably, reading a novel. Rangers Loyal: Famous Fans In June 2021, Emma. Bottom line: The grunge circuit didnt rally around the Mariners, but Macklemore did. Its beyond words." Could James Harden Potentially Return to Houston After the Season. Patrick Dempsey, Ewan Mcgregor and Kenneth Branagh. Mortified mum left in tears after family thrown out of pantomime by security. Please enter a valid email and try again. This is incredible. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The Old Firm rivalry has fuelled many assaults, sometimes leading to deaths, on Old Firm derby days; an activist group that monitors sectarian activity in Glasgow has reported that on Old Firm weekends, admissions to hospital emergency rooms have increased over normal levels and journalist Franklin Foer noted that in the period from 1996 to 2003, eight deaths in Glasgow were directly linked to Old Firm matches, as well as hundreds of assaults. Patrick Dempsey was once spotted in Los Angeles wearingRangers'home jersey from the 2010-11 season. The collection has divided fans of the football club (Image: Handout) Rangers FC have announced an exciting new collection with rock band AC/DC after leaving fans guessing with . She also posited, controversially, that mascot Phillie Phanatic was a woman during a "30 Rock" scene. Fan since: 1962, when the Astros were founded, In his own words: "I wasnt sure I could still get emotional about baseball, but my eyes are misty at a happy conclusion. But unless you're Pablo Escobar, the only way to watch live pro sports is to go to the venue and sit with the masses. Danny Johnston, 47 tragically passed away on February 17 from stomach cancer, only a month after doctors informed him of his diagnosis. Its going to be a crotch wave. I still love them." (It was Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead, which came out in 2014. Day job: Musician, reality TV show star, best known as a member of the boy band 98 Degrees before he showed up as Jessica Simpsons costar in Newlyweds", In his own words: "Ive been a fan of every single chapter of the Reds over the last 30 years and very excited for this next chapter." So, if you call me again while the Rangers are playingI will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you. Hes also carried the flag for them on ESPN, where hes worked since 1979. ian paisley, jr? Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I was 14 years old and sold peanuts and soda and thinking itd be from a TV show where everybody helps out the young kid trying to make a thing. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals. There's a certain perverse pleasure one takes in seeing Rick Nash lustfully booed by his own fans each time he touched the puck in a playoff game. Most famous I can think of who is actually open about it is Gordon Ramsay. NHL Fever: Celebrity hockey fans cheering on their favourite teams Getting to this final is the best moment I can ever remember as a Rangers fan. Seen him praise us many time mate, have i missed something? Leading QC Donald Findlay, a former Rangers vice-chairman, said: "Rangers have only been in two European finals in my lifetime and I didn't get to travel to Barcelona in 1972 when they beat Moscow Dynamo 3-2 at the Nou Camp in the European Cup-Winners' Cup. Rangers announce new collaboration with rock band AC/DC as fans react Maybe they are even drinking more (red wine), to keep warm! For example: When Jessica Chastain attended a Rangers-Flyers game at MSG this January, she was photographed wearing funny glasses, cuddling a stuffed elephant, ignoring Jimmy Fallon, and making earnest conversation with Food Network star Anne Burrell. For other inquiries Contact Us. RANGERS' celebrity fans were caught up in Thursday's UEFA Cup fever - and singer David Sneddon even refused to finish a gig until he watched the penalty shootout. He openly shilled for the team while in office and threw out the ceremonial first pitch on numerous occasions. Fan since: Mid-1990s when he moved to Atlanta from Illinois, In his own words: "Congrats to my Atlanta Braves on Winning the National League Eastern Crown! To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Rangers famous fans, Gordon Ramsey, Sean Connery, Graeme Dott, Marc Warren, Ken Bruce, Alastair Forsyth, Simon Neil, Day job: Writer, actress, comedian, best known as Liz Lemon on "30 Rock", In her own words: "Not one thing about this story surprises me. Meanwhile, Rangers fan Willie Mercer, Dumfries, took aim at the manager, blasting: "Michael Beale must take sole and total responsibility for the defeat. "There is no reason at all why we can't win the final as well. JavaScript is disabled. Sky Sports football presenter Jim White, who watched the final in London, said: "I think this is absolutely amazing. Like retired athletes in withdrawal of competition, people miss the gossip and drama of high school, andmonitoring celebrities' personal lives is how us normal folk get our fix. Among the ranks of Boston Celtics fans are a pair of A-Listers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are spotted regularly among the celebrities at Celtics games. Isabella Grace Docherty, known as Bella, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 14, hours after she began complaining of feeling sick. RANGERS' celebrity fans were caught up in Thursday's UEFA Cup fever - and singer David Sneddon even refused to finish a gig until he watched the penalty shootout. Mike Myers, Toronto Maple Leafs 16 of 25 Nearly two decades after portraying a Chicago Blackhawks fan in Wayne Campbell, the Ontario native got his chance to carry out his true NHL partisanship. SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf has 'concerns' about tax perks for private school. Everyone knows about Spike Lee and his courtside Knicks seats, but if Spike wants to watch meaningful playoff games, the Rangers are the only ticket in Manhattan. She hasnt been in the press this much in years. Unfortunately, Davidson and Beckinsale broke up two months after the kiss photo was taken, before they got a chance to cheer on the Rangers together again. Nearly two decades after portraying a Chicago Blackhawks fan in Wayne Campbell, the Ontario native got his chance to carry out his true NHL partisanship in The Love Guru. At the same time, novice and lifelong puckheads who perform as actors or musicians have flaunted an unwavering fervor for their original hometown team. We will follow on,Follow follow,We will follow Rangers,If they go to Dublin,We will follow on. I would think there will be about 250,000 fans going down to Manchester for the game. Tim Robbins is the type of the guy you can see on a weeknight at MSG. Numerous fan magazines, blogs and supporters' websites are dedicated to the club and the fans have a famous long-standing rivalry with Celtic, the two Glasgow giants collectively known as "The Old Firm". Damon has been known to talk up his team in interviews and during speeches as well. Snoop, 50, was gifted his first Hoops shirt from a DJ pal named Big DJ Al. Out of the Robbins-Sarandon divorce, it's unclear who got to keep the Rangers. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. They are human after all. Lana Del Rey is an admirer of Celtic, having always had a soft spot for theHoopsafter her relationship with Glasgow-born Kassidy frontman Barrie-James O'Neill. Phelps created an international uproar when he laughed on the medal podium at the Rio Olympics, but it was because he heard an "O!" [23] Resentment continued and in 1998 an article in Rangers pre-match programme branded Aberdeen fans "scum". Day job: Musician, best known as the frontman for Journey, In his own words: "I cant put into words what the Giants have done for me emotionally. Bill Murray and Vince Vaughn are a veritable 1 and 1a fan-wise, but Murray has been around longer, therefore giving him the nod. [20] Sturgeon condemned these fans for behaving in "a thuggish, sectarian and selfish manner" and for displays of "vile anti-Catholic prejudice".[19]. "Even if I don't get a ticket, I'll be going down anyway. Rangers fans song of choice and most commonly sung is a rendition of Follow Follow, this is also the club's official anthem and is played before every home match at Ibrox Stadium. 11 celebrity Scottish football supporters | The Scotsman He was also spotted on the streets of Glasgow wearing a Celtic bobble hat after having brunch with Good Omens co-star Michael Sheen. The rap icon then whipped up a storm when he claimed he was so blown away by the atmosphere that he would consider investing in the club. The lighting, too, is not quite as brightthey may seem more hidden from view, when in actuality they are not. Rangers adopted this anthem after the club won 9 titles in a row in the 1990s and Rangers supporters started a campaign that got the song into the top 10 of the UK singles chart in 2010 to commemorate the club's 53rd title win.[21]. Drew Carey, Indians website, on being named "Greatest Indians Fan Alive" in 2006. Barack Obama is without a doubt the most famous White Sox fan. Some of the most indelible paparazzi moments of this year so far have happened just a few feet from the ice. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Glastonbury organisers defend ticket price hikes for 2023 music festival. As it happened, Bubles beloved Canucks and the Boston Bruins, Providences parent club, wound up engaged in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals that night. Tom Hanks is an avid Oakland sports fan, with recollections of attending games at both the Coliseum and Arena growing up. Top 10 famous Rangers fans in Net Worth order: Iconic pop stars Perhaps it is because the celebrities are seated slightly farther away from the action than they would be at a basketball game. cheered for his Orioles support. Its such a different mentality than football, so many more games, a different atmosphere. I forgot Graham Dorrans, Scotland and West. [36] The club's 'Follow With Pride' campaign was launched in 2007 to improve the club's image and build on previous anti-racist, anti-sectarian campaigns. Rangers F.C. supporters - Wikipedia Simpson trial in 1995, but he has had resurfaced as the most ardent Brewers fan on Twitter, regularly second-guessing manager Craig Counsell and much of the team. She said: "The result was absolutely brilliant. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both had 40-point games after the Sixers loss against the Mavs. Hang out at the Sugar Factory in New York long enough, and you are bound to find a Kardashian arriving for a paid appearance. Something went wrong. It was a nailbiting finish but I enjoyed every minute. Dan Rather is a Houston boy, born and bred, who grew up going to Houston Buffaloes games as a child. Scottish Express on Twitter: "Unlike other celebrity Rangers fans Yes, celebrities are watching the Rangersthe hockey team from New York that plays at Madison Square Garden! He also went viral when he shut down a Braves fan who was heckling former Pittsburgh center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Kendra Wilkinson may have shunned the celebrity lifestyle in recent years, but she stumped for San Diego sports and has thrown out the first pitch at Padres games. Kato Kaelin, USA Today, 2018. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. "I am looking forward to the final. Billy Crystal, New York Times op-ed, 2008. Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Or maybe its that baseball is the only game in town during the summer. The first is this: Ansel Elgorts completely wiping out at the teams home opener in 2015. Kendra Wilkinson, TV Guide, 2008. Rangers fans have been praising celebrity bluenose Jean Johansson for slipping the Famous Glasgow Rangers into a popular Channel 4 TV series that she hosts. His directorial debut was "61," a made-for-TV movie about Roger Maris and the chase to break Babe Ruths home run record. As far as Im concerned, there was no need to apologize. The semi-final was great, but the final in Manchester will be something special - I don't think the city will know quite what has hit it. Mal, Jo, and Ben get together to talk about where the Mandalorian people are, what adventure awaits Din and Grogu, and much more. Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow is a lifelong Gers fans, who used to make the short trip to Ibrox Park regularly as a young boy growing up Clydebank. ibroxnews.com - George Overhill 1d. The first Old Firm match was won by Celtic and there have been over four hundred matches played to date. Although there has been a few known in the past, anyone know of any bluenoses who are well known to us small time idiots? Well, it's cooler than seeing them flip off paparazzi after brunch. Pop starlet Amy McDonald, an avid Rangers fan, was in New York when she heard the news from her family back in Glasgow. But he seems pleased enough that his city has regained its NHL franchise. He said: "It was absolutely magnificent. The Hawks' run to their drought-splashing Cup title in 2010 meant ample air time for the United Centers most famous front-row rooter. Celebrity Rangers fan Grado has opened up on his Gers heroes as he prepares for a new play following a group of Gers fans, 'Rally Roon The Rangers.'. [2] Rangers have an estimated worldwide fanbase in excess of 9 million supporters. "It will be an occasion similar to when Celtic went to Seville a few years ago. In his own words: "In my house, sadness reigns when the Red Sox are done for the year. The US boxing legend was spotted by snappers in Gers gear outside the Smackdown gym in Peterborough. A post shared by New York Rangers (@nyrangers) on Mar 3, 2019 at 10:06am PST, And all of this was happening while Davidson and Beckinsale were making outit was the same game! At least as long as Dion Phaneuf maintains his relationships with the Maple Leafs and Cuthbert, seen at the 19-second mark of the video above, the Canadian actress allegiances will inevitably lean toward Toronto. Parkers performance at that 2015 game paved the way for Turner to chug her wine, for Malek to grin on the Jumbotron for way too long, for Davidson and Beckinsale to let the entire world in on an otherwise private moment. Last night, other celebrity fans were scrambling to get their hands on coveted tickets for the UEFA final. Months in advance, Buble was booked to perform at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. on June 13, 2011. Marti Pellow. There is something about Rangers games, it seems, that allows celebrities to open up and share their wildest selves. Day job: Politician, wrestler, actor, activist, best known as the former governor of Minnesota, In his own words: "It would be a pretty sad day and a black eye to baseball to lose a team like the Minnesota Twins." Peyton Manning started getting tight with members of the Rockies during the short NFL lockout in 2011 and has remained a fan right on through. For some reason, baseball tends to resonate with A-listers most. spotted taking in Celtic's match against Hibs, rendition of the popular anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). But to truly understand this trend, we must honor the great celebrity moments of Rangers games past. You can almost always find one heading in or out of Craigs in West Hollywood. (Page Six ran photos of Giamattis canoodling with a mystery brunette at the game, though it was unable to identify her.) Six months later, Buble suited up to skate with his Canucks in practice. His fandom is so intense that it inspired a rare nonfiction book, "Faithful," after the Red Sox won the championship in 2004. The New York Rangers' 10 Best Celebrity Fans - Bleacher Report The club's average attendance is consistently one of the highest in Europe, the figure of 45,750 for the domestic league Season 201213 being the 18th highest across the continent. And Cubs fans are thankful for him; their other famous celebrity fans Jeff Garlin, Jim Belushi, Vince Vaughn, and Jeremy Piven are a rough group to choose from. Wale, on Twitter in October 2019, on the Nationals making the World Series. Larry Fitzgerald, Facebook, March 2019. Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city. I encourage all celebritiesA-list to D-list, old and young, fans of hockey or notto attend a game, if they get the chance. Day job: Comedian, actor, game show host, most famous for hosting "The Price is Right" and "The Drew Carey Show", In his own words: "Bobblehead day, for me, is as big as getting a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame." We were all pretend fighting about them being Kings fans and us being Rangers fans, she said in a statement to Page Six after the game. He asked legendary first baseman Kent Hrbek to be his gubernatorial running mate and even had a Donruss baseball card made in his honor in 2005. Matthew Modine was the good doctor in Any Given Sunday, and he's more recently been in The Dark Knight Rises. He said: "It's an incredible achievement to be in the final and on for four trophies in a season. Here are the Rangers ten best celebrity fans: "I don't know who you are. Bottom line: Jon Hamm is the most famous diehard St. Louis sports fan, and his passion for the Cardinals runs deep. I got robbed twice so tear [the Oakland Coliseum] down." Geddy Lee, during an ESPN News interview in 2007, on the possibility of owning a baseball team. Lee has talked baseball on "The Dan Patrick Show," appeared in an ESPN Baseball commercial and often can be seen behind home plate at Blue Jays game, keeping score. You must log in or register to reply here. Chosen primarily based on their support for the game and their respective teams, here is an alphabetical list of 25 hardcore hockey-loving entertainers. WWE legend Lex Luger reveals he is a big Rangers fan - Ibrox News He added: "When you get to a final like this, you are remembered for losing just as well as winning and I hope that Rangers are going to be remembered for winning.". Oct 26, 2017 02:55; Here is the biggest for each MLB team. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Back in 1987, he sat in for Harry Caray and helped with the color commentary during a Cubs television broadcast. Day job: NFL quarterback, commercial actor, best known as a two-time Super Bowl winner, Fan since: 2011, though it could be earlier since former Tennessee Volunteer football teammate Todd Helton played for the Rockies, In his own words: "I love everything about baseball. He definitely didn't miss Game 5 against Washington when his celebration of the overtime goal went viral. George W. Bush at Abilene Christian University in 1990). Paul Rudd, on Sportsnet in 2014, after the Royals advanced to the World Series. Based on their respective devotions to the Wings, one would think that McGinleys former character on Scrubs, Perry Cox, is really just McGinley with a degree in medicine. Day job: Politician, best known as the 43rd president of the United States, though he also owned the Rangers from 1988 to 1994, Fan since: 1988, when he invested more than $600,000 in the team, In their own words: "Im a fan, first and foremost." Perhaps you also recall the stunning moment when Sophie Turner, of Game of Thrones fame, found herself on the Jumbotron in late March. Rangers celebrity fans making pitches to Jimmy Vesey | NHL.com Convicted double killer Alex Murdaugh 'told cousin to shoot him in the back of the head'. 3, The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 Deep Dive, The Ploys and Tactics Behind Oscar Campaigning, A Secret Laundromat Meetup, New Jersey Episode 4, and Potomac Reunion Part 2. That love spills over to the Royals as well. Michael Strahan has transitioned smoothly to his role on TV (he's a serious contender to replace Regis as Kelly Ripa's daytime talkshow co-host), but it hasn't affected his passion as a fan. Incidentally Tyson was sporting the same jersey Dempsey was spotted wearing thousands of miles away in Los Angeles. Well see if that carries over to Texas new ballpark thats set to open in 2020. Copyright 1999-2023 New York Rangers, LLC and the National Hockey League. Day job: Actor, best known as O.J. Celebrity Rangers fans | urban75 forums