21.   Estern, an avid fan of Sinatra who regards the singer as the perfect fit for Times Square, also thinks the resilient showman will prevail.

22.   Goldberg, a former defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, apparently is an avid NASCAR fan.

23.   Harris became an avid Rockies fan even before his family moved West, and often wore a baseball cap in Plattsburgh.

24.   He describes himself as an avid Broncos fan.

25.   He remains an avid fan of the Hanshin Tigers.

26.   He is an avid Atlanta Braves fan today.

27.   He is still an avid fan, although many of his friends are now Hollywood production designers who lose interest in televised games after the introductions.

28.   He is such an avid New Jersey Devils fan that he seriously considered buying the franchise last year.

29.   He was closest with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who is an avid jazz fan.

30.   Her parents were avid fans, and albums by such singers as Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Billy Eckstine ruled the turntable.