Keith Daigle
Youngest 'Soul Patch' ever? Even babies were wearing soul patches in honor of Apolo Ohno as he heads to the Olympic Games in Vancouver. The celebration was held by Alaska Airlines on February 3rd.

SLIDESHOW: Apolo Ohno celebrated by Alaska Airlines

'Soul Patches' handed out

By Keith Daigle
February 3, 2010

On February 2nd, there was more than the usual number of people walking around sporting a soul patch at SeaTac International Airport. Apollo Ohno sponsor Alaska Airline employees were handing out ‘Apollo Ohno soul patches’ in support of the short track speedskaters upcoming competition in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

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Alaska Airlines staff were all wearing the signature piece of facial hair as they encouraged riders to join in and get their picture taken.

Alaska Airlines held the promotion at SeaTac, as well as Portland International Airport, to show support for the Pacific Northwest native.

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