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Eagles Fan On His Way To Super Bowl Says Team Represents 'More Than Just Football'

Published February 2, 2018 at 1:40 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles super fan Nick Martino, center, dons an eagle hat during the team's game on Christmas night. He cheered along with his brothers, cousin and godson. Martino is planning to fly out to Minnesota this weekend to watch the Eagles take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. (Courtesy Nick Martino)
Philadelphia Eagles super fan Nick Martino, center, dons an eagle hat during the team's game on Christmas night. He cheered along with his brothers, cousin and godson. Martino is planning to fly out to Minnesota this weekend to watch the Eagles take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. (Courtesy Nick Martino)

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots are counting down the hours until the Super Bowl. Many, like Eagles super fan Nick Martino, are already in Minnesota or on their way for Sunday’s game.

Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with Martino, who’s been posting tailgating pictures on his Instagram, about his plans.

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