UConn superfan ‘Little Red' walks 62 miles to exhibition, topping last year's 44-mile trek
UConn superfan ‘Little Red' walked 62 miles to the Huskies' exhibition to raise money for kids.
Henry Blethen, known as Little Red, embarked on a 62-mile walk to watch the UConn men's basketball team's first exhibition game of the 2026-27 season. Blethen, a UConn superfan, began his journey Monday morning from a location near the Massachusetts border, stopping overnight in Glastonbury before reaching Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
This trek surpassed his 44-mile walk last year, driven by the desire to further support the Huskies' fanbase, which had been criticized by coach Dan Hurley. Blethen's journey was supported by his GiveSendGo campaign, which raised over $12,000, with contributions from notable figures in UConn basketball. Despite the physical toll, Blethen remains committed to providing kids with the opportunity to attend a UConn game, finding emotional fulfillment in the completion of this arduous task.
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