What’s wrong, Nation! I’m back in episode 11 of Fan’s Cave Battle – And this week things got emotional.
From generational tributes to historical collectibles, every submission reminded us of how deep Fandom is. We brought fans from Texas to New Orleans. However, only one fan could leave with the fans’ cave certified champion crown.
Let’s break down this week’s decisions through four incredible entries of all time.
Lora Hebrank – Fort Worth, Texas
We started in Texas with a heartfelt submission.
Lora Hebrank’s Fan Cave is a homage to the stubborn father of the lifelong who died suddenly in 2023. Lora and her family chose to honor him by transforming the house into a shrine.
Her spaces included floating helmets unfolding above his monument, postseason pin collections, and even field dirt from Game 2 of the World Series, brought to the monument because, as Lora says, “he was definitely with us.”
It’s emotional. It’s a generation. I will never forget it.
Manny Veiga – Good Park, California
Next we headed to Buena Park. Here, Manny Veiga has created what could be the ultimate collector’s cave.
Stepping into Manny’s space, you’ll think you’re standing inside the Hall of Fame exhibition. The walls feature legendary autographed baseball: Vin Scully, Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hershiser, Nomar Garciaparra, Magic Johnson, Joe Davis, and more.
Each signature tells a story. Each ball is captured for a moment. But a crown jewel? Baseball signed in the voice of Baseball himself – Vin Scully.
It’s pristine, personal and respectful. Manny’s Caves are the perfect balance between fan passion and historic preservation. That’s why he’s officially acclaimed fan cave as the winner of this week.
Congratulations, Manny – you’ve won it!
Jake Zellinge – New Orleans, LA
After the big easy, Jake Zarengue showed us what the fire of the weak looks like.
His cave may not have neon signs or museum glass, but it is real. It’s a space of the sacred kind of games, and Clayton Kershaw is basically a family.
Jake’s most valuable possessions? A stack of signed cards featuring Joe Kelly’s signature photos and games-covered jersey pieces – authenticated and soul-filled. He is also working to professionally assemble his signed Kershaw jersey.
Jake’s setup reminded me that I don’t need a flash to make my space feel like home.
Irene Aguilar – Orange County, California
Last but certainly, we landed in Orange County. There, Eileen Aguilar changed simplicity into style.
Her fan cave combines the hand-painted recreation of the current iconic Shohei mural, centering on beams of natural light that shine perfectly on her shoes Hei ohtani bobblehead.
It’s quiet. It’s elegant. It’s art.
Irene’s setup has proved that sometimes it’s not really that bad. And when the light is just right, your fandom can speak volumes without saying a word.
Final thoughts
Episode 11 brought about emotional, energy and elite setups, making our work incredibly difficult. We had a legacy. There were collectibles. We had grit. We had blessings.
But in the end it was Manny Bega’s museum-level masterpiece that stole the show.
Do you think your fan caves can compete? Submit yours today at dodgersnation.com/fancave.
Until next time, the Blue shines strong, with passion loudly and proud of the setup.
Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Immagn Image
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