How did you become a Bengals fan?

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

My grandmother moved to Cincy during WWII to work in the factories. She became a huge Reds fan while there. Once the Bengals came on the scene, she was naturally inclined to pull for them. I can remember sitting in the carport listening to Reds games as a youngster while playing with my Hot Wheels or GI Joe....and Bengals games in the fall after Sunday dinner. So, of course, I became a Reds and Bengals fan. I started playing football at age 8....by the time I was 12, the Bengals were in Super Bowl XXIII. I thought for sure my allegiance was going to pay off in a big way over the ensuing years!

At least I remember that season well, and actually attended my first Bengals game that season.....and I got to watch the Reds win it all in '90. Wow.....thank goodness my college squads have won multi championships! LOL