SAN ANTONIO – Capital One has launched two blimps featuring basketball Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson, and both were seen soaring over San Antonio ahead of Final Four.
The blimps are part of Capital One’s promotional campaign that leads up to the highly anticipated tournament in the Alamodome and the Capital One Jamfest in Hemisfair’s Tower Park.
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According to an Instagram post from Capital One, the “Chuck” blimp was created last year. “Chuck” has returned to the skies for the March Madness finale in the Alamo City.
This year, the “Chuck” blimp is joined by the larger “Magic” blimp, the company said.
Basketball fans are gearing up for the NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend from April 4-7, with the matchups set for Saturday: Florida will face Auburn, and Duke will take on Houston.
The final two teams will face off for the championship title on Monday, April 7, at the Alamodome. This is the fifth time the venue will host the March Madness finale.
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Check out these KSAT Connect users sharing their exciting captures of the blimp in action:
GunnerBeanz
Seen Magic balling at the New Braunfels airport this morning !!!
GunnerBeanz
Seen Magic balling at the New Braunfels airport this morning !!!
RebeccaKSAT
I spy a Capital One Charles Barkley blimp for Final Four!
RebeccaKSAT
Blimp!
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