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Vikings "Super Fan" Spooner: I'm still numb

Epic tailgating and his purple pride earned Larry Spooner the"Super Fan" title. This passionate Plymouth football fan has also spent 15 years visibly supporting the Vikings mission to build a new stadium. "I'm still numb. I still can't believe it. I've been living on two hours sleep all week," Spooner told KARE 11 after lawmakers agreed on the stadium deal.
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Epic tailgating and his purple pride earned Larry Spooner the "Super Fan" title. This Plymouth football fan has also spent 15 years visibly supporting the Vikings mission to build a new stadium.

Spooner, also known as "Six Pack Joe," tells KARE 11 why he has so much passion.

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