As the presenting sponsor of the 2022 NFL Fan
of the Year Contest, Captain Morgan
Cements a Place in Football History for NFL's Biggest
Fans
NEW
YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Back for an
even bigger second year as an Official Sponsor of the National
Football League (NFL), Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
continues to celebrate the heartbeat of the sport – the fans. The
NFL Fan of the Year Contest, presented by Captain Morgan, honors
fans who truly spice up the game through their love and passion for
their teams. And this year, the No. 1 spiced rum brand is spicing
it up like never before. For the first time ever, NFL superfans
will be immortalized by larger-than-life statues, celebrating some
of the most passionate NFL Fan of the Year nominees. But that's
just the beginning. All 32 nominees will appear in a
high-impact cover peel ad execution and custom spread
creative in the February issue of Sports Illustrated.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release
here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9121451-captain-morgan-fan-of-the-year-contest/
Throughout NFL history, statues have been erected in honor of
beloved coaches and athletes, but for the first time ever, fans
will be put on a similar pedestal (literally) for all the world to
see. But don't expect your typical run-of-the-mill bronze bust. In
the spirit of spicing things up, Captain Morgan will infuse each
fan's unique personality and original spice in the custom design of
the one-of-a-kind statues.
"There's no denying it. Fans are the heart of NFL football and
deserve a platform to be celebrated," said Sam Salameh, Vice President, Captain Morgan. "In
our second year as the presenting sponsor of the NFL Fan of the
Year Contest, we're upping the ante with the first fan statues and
a world-class partnership with Sports Illustrated to give this
year's nominees the spotlight they deserve."
Throughout December, Captain Morgan will travel across the
country unveiling its NFL Fan of the Year statues for a special
group of nominees during a game day celebration they'll never
forget. Taking place ahead of kickoff, the special tailgate
celebration will include former NFL legends, like Super Bowl XLVI
champion Victor Cruz, and thousands
of loyal fans 21+ ready to cheer on their NFL Fan of the Year
nominee with delicious Captain Morgan cocktails and game day
giveaways.
"Fans are the fuel that keep the players going from the moment
they take the field. Trust me, I know from experience. This year's
NFL Fan of the Year nominees deserve to be recognized for the
energy and unwavering support they bring to the game," said
Victor Cruz. "I had the honor of
meeting last year's class of nominees, and I couldn't be more
excited to team up with Captain Morgan again to celebrate those
fans who show up week after week and rally others to spice up the
game."
The first-ever fan statue unveils will celebrate the following
NFL Fan of the Year nominees:
- Arizona Cardinals – Susan
Haluzan, passionate doctor, mom and humanitarian at the
center of the Cardinals Fan
Community.
- Dallas Cowboys – James Wright,
dedicated veteran, educator and superfan with custom-created
Cowboys suits to show support at every game.
- Los Angeles Chargers – Enrique Carranco
Garcia, President of the Diehard Bolt Club, activist and
heart of the Bolt family and LA community.
- Los Angeles Rams – Gus "Chris"
Obregon, Guardian of SoFi Stadium, community activist and fearless
symbol of Rams fans everywhere.
- New York Giants – Jeff Bloom,
committed superfan who has one of the longest running tailgate
streaks in Giants history.
- New York Jets – Michael Wayne
Torto, community leader, 20+ year veteran and die-hard Jets
fan – even while traveling in the military.
In partnership with media powerhouse Sports Illustrated, Captain
Morgan will help further cement the celebrity status of this year's
NFL Fan of the Year nominees when they grace a special-edition
Sports Illustrated cover peel unit on the front of the famous
sports magazine, which will arrive in subscriber mailboxes on
January 31. Consumers can also visit
captainmorgan-si.com/fanoftheyear to see individual digital
covers celebrating all 32 nominees and learn more about how they
spice up the game through their unique fandom. And for the first
time ever, fans can visit nfl.com/fanoftheyear to vote for the
nominee they think is most deserving of the Ultimate NFL Fan of the
Year title. Voting ends Wednesday, February
8 – so run, don't walk to get your votes in now.
The culmination of the NFL Fan of the Year celebration will take
place at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, where Captain Morgan will roll out
the red carpet (and delicious cocktails) for all 32 nominees for a
spiced-up experience of a lifetime. But the moment we've all been
waiting for – the naming of The Ultimate NFL Fan of the Year – goes
down during the live broadcast of the NFL Honors on February 9 at 8 PM
ET. Friends, family and future NFL Fans of the Year can tune
in from home on NFL Network and NBC.
Follow @CaptainMorganUSA on
Instagram and @CaptainMorganUS on Twitter for more on how Captain
Morgan is spicing up this NFL season, delicious cocktail recipes,
news and more. Remember, however you choose to celebrate on game
day, please drink responsibly.
About Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan is the number one selling spiced rum in the U.S.
Captain Morgan encourages everyone 21+ to spice it up by bringing
our flavor to every occasion. The Captain Morgan portfolio includes
CAPTAIN MORGAN Original Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Sliced Apple
Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN 100 Proof
Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Private Stock, CAPTAIN MORGAN Silver
Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Coconut Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Pineapple
Rum and CAPTAIN MORGAN Cherry Vanilla Spiced Rum. For more
information, visit www.CaptainMorgan.com.
About Diageo North
America
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and
Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas,
Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio
tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO)
and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are
sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and
performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global
responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information,
initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow at Twitter and
Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America:
@Diageo_NA.
About Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated (SI) is an unparalleled and influential
leader recognized for shaping modern culture and uniting athletes,
teams and fans worldwide. At the intersection of sports, lifestyle
and entertainment, Sports Illustrated is a 360-degree enterprise
that delivers immersive content, innovative digital experiences,
unforgettable events, and original products. Its award-winning
media arm brings powerful storytelling to life through probing
profiles and up-to-date news on SI.com, across social media
platforms and through the monthly print magazine.
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