UConn superfan Little Red walks 62 miles to Huskies exhibition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Henry Blethen, known as "Little Red," has completed a 62-mile walk to the UConn men's basketball exhibition against Syracuse at Mohegan Sun Arena. The walk, which started at 4 a.m. on Monday, raised over $12,000 for the Husky Ticket Project, allowing children to attend UConn games. Blethen had previously gained attention for his 44-mile walk last season to support the team. This year, he faced a longer trek after relocating to Granby. Prior to the game, he took time to relax and prepare after his exhausting journey.
- •Little Red's 62-mile walk began near the Massachusetts border.
- •He raised more than $12,000 for children's game experiences.
- •The exhibition marks the unofficial start of UConn's 2026-27 season.
- •Blethen previously walked 44 miles to a game last season.
- •UConn faces Syracuse, renewing a historic Big East rivalry.
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — UConn superfan ‘Little Red' walks 62 miles to exhibition, topping last year's 44-mile trek
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