Chief Zee

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Chief Zee at Texas Stadium.
Chief Zee at Texas Stadium.

Chief Zee is the fictional name of Zema Williams, a well-known fan of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Dressed in an American Indian headdress, rimmed glasses, and a red jacket, Chief Zee has been attending Redskins games since 1978[1]. He, and other local sports personalities, are featured in a number of television commercials for Eastern Motors, a Washington DC and Baltimore area car dealership.[2][3][4]

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[edit] History

Chief Zee first showed up in costume on September 5, 1978[5]. In 1983, Chief Zee attended a game versus the Eagles at Veterans Stadium. While at the game, he was attacked by angry Philly fans, who broke his leg, tore off his original costume, and left him hospitalized[6].

[edit] Honors

  • November 7th, 1985 was declared "Chief Zee Day" in Washington, DC.
  • In 2000, Visa and the Pro Football Hall of Fame selected the biggest fan of each of the then-31 teams and placed them in an exhibit in Canton. He was the fan chosen for the Washington Redskins.

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Chief Zee Gave His Life to Redskins.....Maybe the Skins Can Help Save His". Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
  2. ^ "Eastern Motors Ad on YouTube"
  3. ^ "Another Eastern Motors Ad on YouTube"
  4. ^ "Another Eastern Motors Ad on YouTube"
  5. ^ "Super-Fan Chief Zee's Heartfelt Comfort to the Enemy". Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
  6. ^ "Grace Kelly came from this place?". Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
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