WILLOW GROVE (KYW Newsradio)- At what lengths would you go to show your love for the Philadelphia Eagles?
For 39-year-old Ross Klinger of Willow Grove, it's a long list.
In high school, he plugged in and opened up a mini fridge in his parents family room because it was too warm, compared to the cold temperature the Eagles were playing in that day.
When he and his wife Rebecca were getting married, they wanted it to be on a Sunday, but no chance could it be during the season .
The engagement party in September — it couldn't be too late otherwise he would've missed the 4pm game.
Ross Klinger and his wife RebeccaRoss Klinger
Family function on a game day? Klinger will miss it.
You want to get together with him and his wife for brunch on Sunday? Forget about it.
As Rebecca sometimes jokes, what if their young daughter Shaina wants to marry a Cowboys fan years down the line? Dad will probably say no. In fact — while this is overboard — he once walked out on a first date in college because he learned the woman was a Cowboys fan. At least he says he paid for the bill.
One of the many collections of Eagles memorabilia in the Klinger household.Ross Klinger
But his dislike of the Cowboys has also led to a charitable endeavor. After Super Bowl LII, Klinger wanted to honor his team with a special license plate. Rebecca — a Steelers fan from Pittsburgh — suggested 'H8CWBYS,' which stands for "Hate Cowboys." Klinger then created a QR code to the donation page of the Eagles Autism Foundation because the plate got so much attention. The QR magnet was on his previous car. He current trunk isn't magnetic, so he's trying to figure out how to get it on there again.
Ross Klinger's license plate alongside a QR code to donate to the Eagles Autism Foundation.Ross Klinger
A season ticket holder, Klinger is now sharing his longtime fandom with Shaina — a member of the Eagles Kids Club -– because as Kliner puts it — the Eagles are family.
Ross Klinger and his daughter, Shaina, on a tour of Lincoln Financial Field.Ross Klinger
Take a listen to Klinger's story in this week's edition of the Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week.
