Super Bowl

NPR | By Frank Deford

Published January 29, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Commentator Frank Deford says American sports fans are beginning to behave like Europe's notorious soccer Hooligans by rioting in victory and defeat. He says this trend reached a new low after the Oakland Raiders loss in last Sunday's Super Bowl.

Frank Deford

Frank Deford died on Sunday, May 28, at his home in Florida. Remembrances of Frank's life and work can be found in All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and on NPR.org.

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