- Lansing native and lifelong Lions fan Gregory Eaton has been to every single Super Bowl, but he's never seen the Lions.
- If Detroit wins the NFC Championship, he'll finally get to see them in the big game.
- Watch the video to see his incredible story and thoughts on the game.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
Lions fans from our neighborhoods are roaring with excitement as the Lions are set to take on the 49ers in San Francisco. Fans from all over will be hunkered down rooting for Detroit.
If they win, they will be Super Bowl bound, which could mean one Lansing man's annual trip could turn into be the highlight of his life.
”I dreamed of it every year,” said Gregory Eaton.
Lansing native and life long lions fan Gregory Eaton has been to every single super bowl. Sunday, his favorite team can make it the most exciting one.
"You know what they say the icing on the cake,” he said.
Gregory remembers the last time the Lions won an NFL championship back when he was a teenager.
"I was there in 1957, I was there with my uncle and my dad 1957 man, I was 17 years old,” he said.
Now, in 2024, Gregory hopes this is the team that can finally reach the promise land.
"They so happy that I’m getting a chance, because everyone year I get that when is Detroit gonna do it,“ Eaton said.
Gregory plans to fly to Las Vegas February 8th for his 58th Super Bowl.
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