Chicago Bears Fan of the Year experiences once in a lifetime trip to Super Bowl 57

Posted on February 13, 2023
Chicago Bears nominee for NFL Fan of the Year Corey Schieler (WJBC File Photo)

By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON – The Chicago Bears Fan of the Year is wrapping up his week out in Glendale,Arizona following the Chiefs win over the Eagles in Super Bowl 57.

Normal native and State Farm executive Corey Schieler received the news he’d be in attendance for the big game months ago, as he was honored by the Chicago Bears as a nominee for NFL Fan of the Year.

“It was an incredible game, and really just a once in a lifetime experience these last five days. To be there and watch the comeback from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs was very special. I was sitting right next to the fans of the year from Kansas City and Philadelphia, so the rivalry was on throughout the whole game. The halftime show was great. Again, just so thankful for the opportunity to be there,” Schieler told WJBC’s morning host Scott Miller.

Aside from walking the red carpet at the NFL Honors Ceremony, taking the field ahead of the big game, and chatting it up with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Schieler says the best part of it all was his time with the Make A Wish Foundation.

“It all goes back to Make-A-Wish, that’s probably the reason why I was chosen as the Bear’s fan of the year by what my wife and I do to give back to the community for that great organization. Having the opportunity to meet those kids and see this experience through their eyes and see how excited they were re-inspires me,” Schieler said.

Seattle Seahawks nominated fan Larry Bevans took home the NFL Fan of the Year Award the NFL Honors Ceremony on Saturday.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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