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100-Year-Old Dodgers Fan Elias Esamia Shares Secrets to Longevity and Lifelong Fandom

FOX 11 Los AngelesOctober 29, 20253 min1,158 views
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A Century of Dodgers Fandom

  • πŸ’― Elias Esamia, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, has been a devoted fan of the LA Dodgers his entire life.
  • πŸ’™ He is described as "true blue through and through", with his love for the team remaining as deep and pure as ever.
  • ⚾ Esamia hopes to witness another World Series victory, stating it would make him the happiest person alive, and acknowledges it might be the last one he sees.

The Secret to Longevity

  • 🌱 Beyond a good night's sleep, Esamia attributes his longevity to "not worrying about everything that happens".
  • 🧘 He advises to "relax and take the day as it comes", emphasizing the importance of enjoying today rather than worrying about tomorrow.

Family and Fandom

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Esamia now watches the World Series at home with his family, including three generations of Dodgers fans.
  • πŸ“» His earliest memories involve listening to Dodgers games on a transistor radio as a child.

A Fan's Perspective on the Game

  • πŸ˜„ Esamia enjoys the Dodgers' "attitude" and how they seem to enjoy the game, finding it more fun than a straight face.
  • πŸ“ˆ He even prefers the Dodgers to "make it interesting" by not winning every game, which encourages him to root harder.
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