Arizona sports enthusiast Nathan Kropp has an ambitious plan to attend a whopping 150 games within a single year, an endeavor that has garnered both attention and a sense of community spirit among fans. Known on social media as Mr. AZ Sports Guy, Kropp is a die-hard fan with roots in fandom dating back to childhood. "All my memories of being a kid are that," Kropp said in an interview with FOX 10 Phoenix, reflecting on his life-long attachment to Arizona sports.
The logistics of attending multiple games for sports teams like the Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and even collegiate teams, is a challenge Kropp is willing to keenly accept. To manage the inevitable overlap in schedules, Kropp has planned to regularly make out-of-state trips. According to the fan, "We don't have the Suns schedule yet so we don't know if there is going to be some overlap but there's three overlapping games with the Cardinals right now with the pre-season. So I am going out to LA on July 4th and San Diego to make those up," he told FOX 10 Phoenix.
Nathan Kropp's story transcends the typical narrative of a sports fan. He encapsulates a heartfelt narrative about the impact of sports extending beyond the field or court. "We went to every single Diamondbacks home game. We didn't miss a single game," he said, as stated by Allsides. His journey, with over 150 games on the horizon, is a testament to the powerful role that sports can play in uniting communities and sparking joy.
