Pablo Torre Finds Out We Helped Scatter the Ashes of a Die-Hard Fan (PTFO Vault)
Jul 29, 2025
Join David Fleming, a noted PTFO death correspondent and expert on fandom culture, as he delves into the unusual trend of sports fans planning their afterlife tributes. Discover the creative and humorous world of team-branded urns, the emotional act of scattering ashes at sports venues, and the challenges faced when honoring loved ones in public spaces. From explosive golf balls to heartfelt tributes at racetracks, this conversation opens up a quirky yet poignant view of devotion that survives beyond the grave.
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Ashes Spread on Hockey Ice
- Ryan Clark spread his best friend Kyle Stark's ashes on the Colorado Avalanche's home ice under the Zamboni.
- This act was a profound tribute to their deep friendship and shared love for hockey.
Sports Venues as Final Resting Places
- In many U.S. states, sports venues rank as the top desired place for fans to have their ashes spread.
- This reflects how sports arenas serve as modern-day communal cathedrals for many Americans.
Venues Fear Ashes on Playing Fields
- Sports venues are afraid of fans spreading ashes due to liability, turf damage, and public relations concerns.
- Despite the risk, ashes pose no harm to humans, only to turf from chemical imbalance.
