One Lucky Fan

Twenty-five years ago, Rich O'Malley combined his two great loves - sports and travel - into one "superhobby," launching a lifelong dream of seeing a home game for every franchise in American professional sports. Ever watch a big game on TV and say, "I would give anything to be there right now"? For Rich O'Malley that desire turned into a quest that plopped him down in hundreds of bleachers and box seats. Once Rich had swept through all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, he focused on a bigger prize: seeing a home game for all 123 teams in the four major U.S. pro sports leagues - MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL. This is the story of Rich's pursuit of that goal. It begins with his childhood roots as a fan and takes you back to relive some of the most historic - and just plain unbelievable - moments he's experienced firsthand. It culminates in a 25,000-mile, two-month whirlwind tour Rich undertook to fulfill his dream. Throughout, he contemplates the qualities that unite fans - even rivals. Rich weaves this concept into the story, encouraging readers to reminisce about favorite memories and hoping to inspire their own adventure.