The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

Have you ever wondered why you became a fan of certain teams? I had a cousin who was a huge Yankee fan even though he lived in this area. Did it have something to do with winning? I would have to say yes since he was in high school in the early to mid-1950s when the Yanks won several World championships.

As the youngest member of our family, I became a Dodger fan since it was a handed-down tradition from older siblings. When it came to college football, we were WSU fans. I guess the reason was because the Cougars were the closest team playing major college football, and the games were aired...