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Fan Of The Week: Oct. 28

David Baker, a k a "A-Train Man"

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By SCOTT BUTHERUS | TBO.com

Published: October 28, 2007

Video: Meet The Fan Of The Week

Taking the A-Train might be the best way to ride through the red zone, but if you want to cruise through the parking lots before a Bucs game in style, David Baker's VW bus is the way to go.

His fully customized Volkswagen features a camper pop-up, full graphics wrap and chrome skull gearshift.

As fanatical as his ride may be, it doesn't compare to David himself.

Known as the "A-Train Man," David is a 10-year season ticket holder who easily recognized by his meticulous facepaint and his pewter construction helmet with the "ALCO A diesel train" running through it.

Being a true Bucs fan, David follows them throughout the country.

"We traveled to seven of the eight away games and we go to all the home games," says the fan since '76. "It doesn't matter, rain, shine, I'm going to be here."

The A-Train Man even made the trip to San Diego.

"We did a party for the Philadelphia playoff. When we won that and we knew that we were going to the Super Bowl, I bought tickets the next day and flew out the following day and we spent a week out there with the Raider fans in San Diego and just had a blast."

So what happens if the real A-Train Mike Allstott has pulled into the station for the last time?

"Chris Hovan is an animal… and he paints his face."

Are you the loudest fan in your section? Do you have a season's supply of face paint, and have an artistic way of displaying your loyalty to the Bucs? Is your car - or bus, or RV - decked out in red and pewter?

E-mail us if you'd like to be featured, and be sure to share your photos with other Bucs fans by uploading them to our Snap! fan photo gallery.

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