Barrel Man’s game-worn Denver Broncos barrel to stay in Colorado
A piece of Denver Broncos’ history will stay in Colorado after a local shop owner made sure he outbid everyone for the item.
A barrel worn by late Broncos super-fan Tim McKernan during the 2000-01 season was purchased Sunday by Mike Fruitman, owner of Mike’s Stadium Sports Cards in Aurora, with an eBay bid of $2,550.
McKernan died in December 2009 at age 69.
The Barrel Man wore a total of 22 barrels during the more than 30 years he cheered on his favorite team,
Read more about McKernan and his blue and orange adornments here.
(Photos: AAron Ontiveroz and Denver Post File)







