Through thick and thin, Frank Crinite has been through it all as an Eagles fan.
A Season Ticket Member since 1997 when the Eagles played at Veterans Stadium, Crinite's passion for the Birds along with his dedication to his community helped make him the 2024 Eagles Fan of the Year, presented by Ticketmaster.
Before getting a tour of the Eagles' practice facility at the NovaCare Complex, Crinite received the surprise of a lifetime at Lincoln Financial Field.
When the Delaware County native and his family walked onto the field, the scoreboard had a graphic with a congratulations on being named the Fan of the Year.
But that wasn't all.
Crinite met former Eagles legendary receiver Mike Quick, who not only congratulated him, but gave him two tickets to Super Bowl LIX. He was also given a custom Eagles jersey and football highlighting his accomplishment.
"I'm still blown away. If I woke up with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised," Crinite said jokingly. "This is so crazy, it's an absolute honor, and I'm humbled. It doesn't seem real to be honest with you."
Along with his Eagles fandom, the successful businessman is a founding member of the Delco Group.
"We have 14 founding members of the Delco Group, all just a bunch of selfless people in Delaware County. Our goal is to raise money, give back, and just be the support team for Delaware County people going through struggles right now. That's our passion with everything," Crinite said.
His passion for the Eagles matches his dedication to the Delco Group's mission of creating a lasting impact on families in Delaware County.
Crinite has helped organize events for the group such as a fundraiser at the Jersey Shore to benefit Eagles Autism Foundation, a Delco Open Golf Outing to raise money, a holiday toy drive, and their own version of "Make a Wish."
The superfan has a strong track record when it comes to attending Eagles games.
"In my head, I've always been the Fan of the Year. I was undefeated in games I went to before this year and now I get to go to the Super Bowl and hopefully see the Birds in New Orleans. That's where my head is at," Crinite said.
"As a little kid, you grow up and you idolize Brian Dawkins and Donovan McNabb and Randall Cunningham, all these guys. And now I'm here hanging out with some of them. It's amazing. Absolutely amazing."
Crinite had an unreal day around Lincoln Financial Field and the NovaCare Complex. He concluded his day with an exclusive photo shoot and even got to check out the Lombardi Trophy the Eagles won in Super Bowl LII.
He couldn't believe what a day it was.
"It's pretty hard to surprise me. When I pulled up and they started micing me up, I still felt like I was going to get punked and I'm like, 'Something's definitely going on, I know I'm getting punked here,'" Crinite said.
"I started walking out of the tunnel, saw my name on the board, and started to get those butterflies in my stomach. I see Mike Quick, Dom (DiSandro) over there and they told me I'm the Eagles' Fan of the Year. It was amazing, and the tickets to the Super Bowl too, it's been a whirlwind. It was crazy."
Crinite is among 31 other nominees from the 31 other NFL organizations for the 2024 NFL Fan of the Year contest. All nominees will represent their respective teams at Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025.
To vote for Frank Crinite as the Ultimate Fan of the Year that will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 6, click here.
– Written by Liam Wichser
