In new book, Farred breaks down his long-time sports fandoms | Cornell Chronicle

""In 1970, Farred was a young boy in apartheid-era South Africa. One day, he picked up the afternoon newspaper - the Cape Argus - for his father, as was his ritual. On that day, he turned to the sports section, found the English First Division standings and saw 'Liverpool' in second place."},{"

A lifelong allegiance to Liverpool Football Club began for Grant Farred at age eight in apartheid-era South Africa when he discovered the team in a newspaper. This connection provided him with a means of escaping the oppressive environment around him. Farred's love for LFC was influenced by a quest for excellence and solidarity, even despite the team's racial composition. His long-distance devotion also evolved through a bond with his son and a connection to Cornell's men's basketball team in later years.

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