Patriots Honor 2022 Fan Of The Year: Sandy Polimeno

Sandy Polimeno has been a New England Patriots fan since her teen years, learning about the game from an assistant coach at Lexington High School.

"My father was happier than anyone," Polimeno reflected decades later, after that love evolved into a passionate allegiance for the New England Patriots. "I'd sit with him for every game and he didn't have to explain it to me anymore."

Polimeno was just honored as the 36th Patriots Fan of the Year at the final home game of the season at Gillette Stadium. The Joseph R. Mastangelo Memorial Trophy is awarded to a fan each year in partnership with Bank of America.

"I got to know Sandy. She's been coming since the old stadium and she has her whole family here today pouring on the support. She's a terrific fan and she never misses a game," said Miceal Chamberlain, president of Bank of America, Massachusetts.

"Some people ask if our family goes to church on Sundays," Sandy said in her contest submission. "We respond that Gillette Stadium is our church!"

The award was created in 1987 to celebrate fans who embody passion, dedication, and loyalty to the team. 

"With a fan heritage dating back to the sixties and the fan legacy she is building through her children and grandchildren, as well as her philanthropy and courage, Sandy Polimeno exemplifies taking the game experience off the field and bringing it into her personal life and why she is Fan of the Year," said the Mastrangelo family.

Along with the trophy, Polimeno received two 2023 season tickets.

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