10 diehards that every sports fan will recognize

By JOHN DORN and JARED RUSSO

Sports is a strange animal. It's one that can pull people together, or, perhaps more frequently, set them apart. Clear divisions are created between fanbases, making for a unique dynamic found nowhere else throughout the entertainment industry.

Within each fanbase, there are a handful of fans that have made their name by -- well, by being fans. Whether it be by wearing a crazy outfit, by leading chants, by a distinct characteristic or anything else, these select few go above and beyond.

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Simply put: They're crazy, and they're awesome. We salute them here.

Click through the gallery above to find the most recognizable fans in all of sports.