Illustrated man ready to ink deal for Super Bowl ticket
Looking to trade body space to a corporate sponsor
ROUND LAKE BEACH -- There isn't much free space on Glenn Timmermann's tattooed body. But he says he's willing to part with what's left for the right price -- Super Bowl tickets.
Timmermann, a Bears' super fan to the point that he has 45 tattooed signatures all over his body, says he is willing to tattoo the name of a company or Web site in exchange for just one ticket to watch his beloved team at Super Bowl XLI.
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"I'm a father of four, I can't afford to pay what they're asking for tickets," said the 41-year-old plant manager.
So he's decided to sell space on his body to finance some tickets.
Timmermann says pretty much anyone that offers him a ticket or two to the game will get their company's logo on his body. Timmermann says he thinks Sharpie or Miller Lite would be the best sponsors, but there are very few limitations, he admits, even hesitating to turn down pornography Web sites.
"I just want to go to the Super Bowl," Timmermann said, making sure to stress that point above all else.
Timmermann said he'll proudly display the new tattoo, even promising to walk around shirtless in the warm Miami climate.
Getting a spot in Timmermann's body isn't a small deal. He's made headlines all over the state and has even been mentioned on ESPN for his collection of tattoos.
The Round Lake Beach resident has spent the past 15 months collecting signatures from past and present Bear players all over his body. He then has his local tattoo artist trace over each one.
Timmermann said he would pony up the $4,000 or so that tickets are going for, but he can't afford to do that, along with pay for travel and lodging. But he does promise to be a loyal Bears fan, which is more than some big-spending sponsors can guarantee.
He added that he doesn't care where the seats are. He just wants to be in Miami to celebrate what he thinks will be a sure win.
"I just want to be there," Timmermann said. 'I don't want to have to watch the game at home."
