And every one of these Sunderland fans was as the FA Cup homecoming parade reached a crescendo in 1973.
Thousands of you have followed our 50th anniversary coverage of that epic Cup run for Bob Stokoe and his team. Here is our final look and this time it shows the scenes as the parade reached its conclusion on the pitch at Roker Park.
5. Fans in their thousands
Look at the crowds on Durham Road near the Board Inn. Here comes the bus!! Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Barely a place to stand
Another view of the parade at The Wheatsheaf. Fans look to find the best viewing spot. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Red and white forever
Even the cars and vans joined in the celebrations, flying the Sunderland colours. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Inside the ground
The homecoming reaches Roker Park and here are Jimmy Montgomery, Bobby Kerr, Dennis Tueart, Dave Watson, Dick Malone, David Young and Ron Guthrie with the trophy. Photo: Sunderland Echo