HAVERHILL — We’ve seen diehard fans of Boston sports teams. There’s the fan who attends a game or two a year, the fan who follows along closely. Then there’s Justin White.
At another level. A true superfan. Growing up in Haverhill, White was always a Celtics fan, but never really held the passion he does now.
“I’ve always been a Celtics fan my entire life, but as I grew older, I found more passion for the team,” White said. “This team, over the years, has evolved into greatness, so it’s hard to not be excited about them.” White will admit it: He bleeds green through and through.
“You see more and more Celtics fans from all over, you walk into the grocery store and see people wearing Celtics gear,” said White. “You drive by schools, the children are wearing Celtics stuff. It’s a beautiful thing.
The more green you see, the better!” But, for the 28-year-old, being a diehard fan comes with a price. His family usually enjoys it when he isn’t around during a big game. “I love being a fan of the Celtics, but my family and friends can get sick of it, and I don’t blame them,” said White.
“Everybody that knows me is well aware that I eat, sleep, and breathe the Celtics. I am thankful for them putting up with me, and all the shenanigans that come with being a diehard fan.” Just before the playoffs got underway, White had the opportunity to have memorabilia signed by Celtics greats at the grand opening of Dick’s House of Sport in Boston.
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