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Winnipeg's Syd Davy - a Vikings fanatic - named NFL's 'most fanatical fan' by USA Today

Winnipeg's Syd Davy - a Vikings fanatic - named NFL's 'most fanatical fan' by USA Today

By Scott Taylor -- Courtesy of National Post

A USA Today committee has named Syd Davey, a 48-year-old Winnipeg railway engineer and Minnesota Viking season ticket-holder, the NFL's "Most Fanatical Fan."

In addition to painting his face, Davy and his wife drive 1,600 km (seven hours) to each Vikings home game.

"I was pretty amazed when I got the call," Davy told the National Post. "USA reporter (Tom Pedulla) called me right after the Vikings-Lions game when Minnesota was on a bit of a roll. I didn't quite understand at the time, but he was pretty clear: 'We chose you as the most fanatical NFL fan'.

"I'm just blown away by this."

Davy - whose 5'11, muscle-bound frame is covered in Vikings tattoos -- is an imposing figure. He has been featured in Sports Illustrated and Maxim magazines, and even video games such as the EA Sports Madden NFL franchise. He sits in the front row seats in the Metro Dome's SE endzone, adorned with a Helga Hat and 'Vikings World Order' championship belt.

Davy's reputation and profile also took off when former Viking Randy Moss lept into his arms after each touchdown.