Denver Broncos Barrel Man's game-worn barrel for sale on eBay

[Denver Native (Carol)]

A key piece of memorabilia from the Denver Broncos' most renowned fan is up for bid on eBay.

An authentic, game-worn barrel, sported by Tim McKernan during the 2000-01 season, is listed for $300, with a "buy it now" price of $500.

The barrel comes with a signed letter of authenticity from widow Becky McKernan, according to eBay.


rest - http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_23360823/denver-broncos-barrel-mans-game-worn-barrel-sale

[SR]

My dad went to highschool at TJ with his son. Sent him the link. Wouldn't surprise me if he buys it.

[slim]

Did they hose it off?

[SR]

Mi padre says bidding is up to $1100.

[Slick]

Mi padre says bidding is up to $1100.

Wow!

[SR]

Wow!

So I e-mailed the link to my dad and he said he was gonna e-mail Troy, one of Barrel Man's kids, and ask why the hell they're selling their dad's shit. :shocked:

[Slick]

They're probably broke. Times are tough for a lot of folks.

[slim]

Just got my annual bonus today.

How pissed do you think the wife would be if I spend it on a used barrel?

[Denver Native (Carol)]

So I e-mailed the link to my dad and he said he was gonna e-mail Troy, one of Barrel Man's kids, and ask why the hell they're selling their dad's shit. :shocked:

I was wondering the same thing.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

They're probably broke. Times are tough for a lot of folks.

Possibly, but if I remember correctly, he retired from his longtime job with one of the airlines. I would assume his widow would be getting his retirement.

[slim]

Maybe they have no use for a barrel?

I mean, what are they supposed to do with it?

[Northman]

The Broncos Org should buy it and put it in their own HOF shrine of some kind. That dude is a piece of history just like the team is.

[slim]

The Broncos Org should buy it and put it in their own HOF shrine of some kind. That dude is a piece of history just like the team is.

This is a good idea, North.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

The article says the barrel on ebay was worn during the 2000-01 season. We have no idea if the Broncos have one of the other barrels. Would be interesting to find out.

[Northman]

This is a good idea, North.

Its the only kind i have....

http://content7.flixster.com/question/38/76/99/3876997_std.jpg

[Chef Zambini]

The Broncos Org should buy it and put it in their own HOF shrine of some kind. That dude is a piece of history just like the team is.this ! and they should at least bid $1k for every season he wore it !
I am guessing it is not the original but the lighter trimmer, custom designed one he wore latter in his tenure.
I think the original is actually on display in canton.

[Northman]

I dont have access to it now but i will post a pic of a young kid who made his own barrell that was the Ravens game in Bmore last year. Was the coolest thing ever, ill post it when i get home.

[Poet]

I was always fond of that guy. Very few fans are cool. That guy was beyond cool.

[Northman]

Here is that pic of the kid in the Homemade Barrell. Coolest shit ever.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q71/s480x480/931330_10151545687333183_911841195_n.jpg

[SR]

Here is that pic of the kid in the Homemade Barrell. Coolest shit ever.



I remember seeing that on TV

[Poet]

I wish it was made from the bones of Ray Lewis.

[Northman]

I remember seeing that on TV

Wow really? Thats awesome. I wonder if Missy and I made it on TV then. Thats how close we were to him. lol

[Davii]

Bidding is up to 2076$

[Simple Jaded]

Gimme a break.

[Chef Zambini]

a denver sports bar would do well to win the bidding.

[Chef Zambini]

the kid in his own barrel, and at an AWAY game, no less!
That is just outstanding !

[Chef Zambini]

it is not an original barrel, but still a valuable piece of memorabilia.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

DENVER — A barrel put up for auction on eBay that was worn by Denver Broncos legendary fan Tim “The Barrel Man” McKernan is staying in the Mile High City.

Michael Fruitman, owner of Mike’s Stadium Sportscards bought the barrel Tim wore in the 2000-2001 season for $2,550.

“Purchasing this barrel was on my bucket list” said Michael Fruitman, owner of Mike’s Stadium Sportscards. “When I first read about it being available, I knew I had to own it and give the fans of Bronco Nation an opportunity to see it in person, take photos with it and even try it on if they desire.”

rest - http://kdvr.com/2013/06/04/one-of-the-barrel-mans-game-barrels-auctioned-for-2550/

[Simple Jaded]

I don't get it.

[Poet]

I don't get it.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/barrel?s=t

bar·rel [bar-uhl] Show IPA noun, verb, bar·reled, bar·rel·ing or ( especially British ) bar·relled, bar·rel·ling.
noun
1.
a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides made of staves hooped together, and with flat, parallel ends.

[Simple Jaded]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/barrel?s=t

bar·rel [bar-uhl] Show IPA noun, verb, bar·reled, bar·rel·ing or ( especially British ) bar·relled, bar·rel·ling.
noun
1.
a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides made of staves hooped together, and with flat, parallel ends.

That's what I thought. $2500 for some dudes stinky ass barrel? Some people have too much money.

[Poet]

That's what I thought. $2500 for some dudes stinky ass barrel? Some people have too much money.

Dude, it's the barrel man's barrel! I think that's incredibly awesome!

[Simple Jaded]

Dude, it's the barrel man's barrel! I think that's incredibly awesome!

$2500 for Barrel Man's stinky ass barrel is your idea of incredibly awesome?

[Poet]

$2500 for Barrel Man's stinky ass barrel is your idea of incredibly awesome?

It's part of history. It represents one of the greatest sports fans we've ever seen. He was iconic, fans of all teams knew who he was. It stands for a great period of your Broncos. Simply phenomenal.

[Simple Jaded]

It's part of history. It represents one of the greatest sports fans we've ever seen. He was iconic, fans of all teams knew who he was. It stands for a great period of your Broncos. Simply phenomenal.

Yeah, that's the part I don't get.

[Simple Jaded]

I wonder how much those Florida St chicks could get for their bra? Rather have that than some fat dudes stinky barrel.

[Tned]

It's part of history. It represents one of the greatest sports fans we've ever seen. He was iconic, fans of all teams knew who he was. It stands for a great period of your Broncos. Simply phenomenal.

Yea, if I had seen it early on when it was the $500 buy now price, I would have seriously considered it. By the time I saw this, is was $2000 or so, and that was too much.

One thing I found interesting was that all the pictures on the Ebay listing showing it's use/authenticity were different. The logo in those pictures was higher/different than the picture of the actual barrel being auctioned. So, assuming that the letter of authenticity from his wife is genuine, then I guess the pictures were just from later years when he was making better barrels.

[SR]

$2500 for Barrel Man's stinky ass barrel is your idea of incredibly awesome?

Barrel Man is part of Broncos history. He's an icon in the old Mile High and the new one. Some people like owning a piece of history.

[Chef Zambini]

Yea, if I had seen it early on when it was the $500 buy now price, I would have seriously considered it. By the time I saw this, is was $2000 or so, and that was too much.

One thing I found interesting was that all the pictures on the Ebay listing showing it's use/authenticity were different. The logo in those pictures was higher/different than the picture of the actual barrel being auctioned. So, assuming that the letter of authenticity from his wife is genuine, then I guess the pictures were just from later years when he was making better barrels.I belive barrel man wore { several } different barrels during his reign.
One is in Canton.
This is an excellent piece of bronco memorabilia.
Its worth ten times whatever that dumb-ass belt that portis brought on the sidelines,
to prance around with.
or a horse head signed by shannon sharpe.
I am surprized a denver sports bar didnt make a bigger bid !

[Ravage!!!]

wow.. it was on sale for 500.00 buy now? I probably would have snatched that had I known/seen that.

[Chef Zambini]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=597KxrPjy40
this.
what bronco fan cannot relate to this.

[Simple Jaded]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=597KxrPjy40
this.
what bronco fan cannot relate to this.

That's very touching.

[dogfish]

This is a good idea, North.

even a blind squirrel finds an acorn at least once a year. . .



i'm shocked jwinn didn't buy the barrel. . .

[Denver Native (Carol)]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=597KxrPjy40
this.
what bronco fan cannot relate to this.

Thanks for posting - I had not seen that before - it was great. I was at the game, but did not know there was a video.

[Ravage!!!]

21 Barrels! So what you're saying is, I still have a shot!!

[Poet]

21 Barrels! So what you're saying is, I still have a shot!!

Depending on what those barrels are filled with, you might have a lot of shots.