A 90-year-old super fan Louise Quam shares her love for the Golden Gophers

[GopherLady]

I'm sure most of you saw Louise honored at the Gophers game, but her story told by Elle Mohs is just so interesting. She seems like an incredible woman...and I too, had crushes on college basketball players (Grant Hill) instead of celebs as a young girl ->

A 90-year-old super fan shares her love for the Golden Gophers

Louis Quam is a gopher super fan.

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[Garyisawinner]

She is a super fan and a super person. Always enjoyed seeing her and husband John at the games. I know she will be right there again next year.

 

[samloupete]

Outstanding Gopher fan.

 

[forever a gopher]

Thanks for posting. I was at the game, and thought the recognition was awesome.

They used to honor longtime season ticket holders in football, and a number of years ago they stopped that. Every time there is a fan survey, I bring it up. Seeing the old timers get honored is awesome. On both the basketball and football side, the fans that have stuck with the team have often sat through (and paid for) bad basketball/football, yet still keep coming. Seems like the least they could do is give them a shout-out every once in a while.

 

[Married@SiebertField]

Great story—it was a touching moment at halftime when Ms. Quam was honored—good for the AD and the athletic department. I go to a couple T-wolves games a year. Their listing of longtime season ticket holders to recognize their support is a commitment to fan relations. I always look at the names for people I know so I can thank them for enduring all these years and in part making it possible for me to enjoy the team a la carte. Replicating the T-wolves recognition concept wouid be good for the basketball program in this new era. (I’ll admit it would be nice for our 54 years…)

 

[Married@SiebertField]

Thanks for posting. I was at the game, and thought the recognition was awesome.

They used to honor longtime season ticket holders in football, and a number of years ago they stopped that. Every time there is a fan survey, I bring it up. Seeing the old timers get honored is awesome. On both the basketball and football side, the fans that have stuck with the team have often sat through (and paid for) bad basketball/football, yet still keep coming. Seems like the least they could do is give them a shout-out every once in a while.

Completely agree—you nailed it!

 

[brucekaupa]

I was talking to my deceased dad's best friend (I call him uncle) at a game a few months back. My dad starting getting his tickets (now mine) in 1970. Uncle started getting his in, I think, '62.

I asked him, "When are they going to honor YOU up there?!? You've had tickets for over 60 years! That's gotta be longer than pretty much anyone!!!"

"Hold my beer" - Louise Q.

 

[2nd Degree Gopher]

They used to honor longtime season ticket holders in football, and a number of years ago they stopped that. Every time there is a fan survey, I bring it up. Seeing the old timers get honored is awesome. On both the basketball and football side, the fans that have stuck with the team have often sat through (and paid for) bad basketball/football, yet still keep coming. Seems like the least they could do is give them a shout-out every once in a while.

I was on a panel once where people from the athletic department were asking questions about how to develop/maintain/strengthen the season ticketholders' connection to the department. I suggested some type of gift in recognition of longevity milestones, e.g. something at 10 years, something a little better at 15 years, something a little better that that at 20 years, etc. Not talking about desk clocks and gold watches, just something to acknowledge the commitment. They saw no merit in even discussing a proposal like that.

 

[Holy Man]

Great story—it was a touching moment at halftime when Ms. Quam was honored—good for the AD and the athletic department. I go to a couple T-wolves games a year. Their listing of longtime season ticket holders to recognize their support is a commitment to fan relations. I always look at the names for people I know so I can thank them for enduring all these years and in part making it possible for me to enjoy the team a la carte. Replicating the T-wolves recognition concept wouid be good for the basketball program in this new era. (I’ll admit it would be nice for our 54 years…)

You deserve it.

 

[Holy Man]

I was on a panel once where people from the athletic department were asking questions about how to develop/maintain/strengthen the season ticketholders' connection to the department. I suggested some type of gift in recognition of longevity milestones, e.g. something at 10 years, something a little better at 15 years, something a little better that that at 20 years, etc. Not talking about desk clocks and gold watches, just something to acknowledge the commitment. They saw no merit in even discussing a proposal like that.

Vintage. A 20 year lapel pin would cost them $8 and $1.10 in postage. What is the matter with these people?

I admit that I’ve been waiting at least a decade for some kind note thanking me for 30 plus years of loyalty especially through some really awful years. Alas, it’s not coming.

 

[GoodasGold]

A winning basketball program would be the greatest gift to bestow on any/all season ticket holders.