Comments on: John Marzano Dead At 45 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/ More than a blog Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:05:12 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: The Big Irish http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-5119 The Big Irish Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:42:50 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-5119 A true loss for all Philly sports fans, especially baseball fans. The guy was an idol of mine. We both grew up in South Philly at the same time. We both became catchers. He ended his career wearing the #17 that I wore for a long time in the game. He was a South Philly kid who became an Olympian, a first round draft pick, and a major leaguer. Most importantly, the guy not only never forgot where he came from, he never really left. That he was living on Passyunk Avenue in South Philly and working in local media with Comcast when he died is a testament to his love and devotion for his hometown. He will always be remembered with fondness, appreciation, and respect by this fan. God bless his family at this difficult time. A true loss for all Philly sports fans, especially baseball fans. The guy was an idol of mine. We both grew up in South Philly at the same time. We both became catchers. He ended his career wearing the #17 that I wore for a long time in the game. He was a South Philly kid who became an Olympian, a first round draft pick, and a major leaguer. Most importantly, the guy not only never forgot where he came from, he never really left. That he was living on Passyunk Avenue in South Philly and working in local media with Comcast when he died is a testament to his love and devotion for his hometown. He will always be remembered with fondness, appreciation, and respect by this fan. God bless his family at this difficult time.

]]> By: Colin Mitchell http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4959 Colin Mitchell Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:12:32 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4959 John Marzano will truly be missed, I can say I had the pleasure of competing in High School with John...( Central vs. Germantown Philadelphia Public League 1982-1983) . John Marzano was known as "Man amoung the Boys"; even in High School the word was to play John from the "Fence in" due to the fact that he always hit screaming liners deep to the outfield. He was a Great Guy and a phenomoninal player. In recent times I've listened to Johnny Marz's color commentary with Comcast, he provided great insight and with pride I now, and will always say to family and friends I once played in the "Sand Lot" with that Central Great, Olympic and Professional and he was a shining example and solid Philadelphia Son. God Bless. John Marzano will truly be missed, I can say I had the pleasure of competing in High School with John…( Central vs. Germantown Philadelphia Public League 1982-1983) . John Marzano was known as “Man amoung the Boys”; even in High School the word was to play John from the “Fence in” due to the fact that he always hit screaming liners deep to the outfield. He was a Great Guy and a phenomoninal player. In recent times I’ve listened to Johnny Marz’s color commentary with Comcast, he provided great insight and with pride I now, and will always say to family and friends I once played in the “Sand Lot” with that Central Great, Olympic and Professional and he was a shining example and solid Philadelphia Son. God Bless.

]]> By: stuart http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4958 stuart Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:03:51 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4958 Best baseball analyst around. Never afraid to tell it like it is. He was the main reason I watched Phillies games recaps...even after I watched the whole game. I will truly miss him, he had no equal in my book. Best baseball analyst around. Never afraid to tell it like it is. He was the main reason I watched Phillies games recaps…even after I watched the whole game. I will truly miss him, he had no equal in my book.

]]> By: ryan http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4943 ryan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:14:14 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4943 this sucks. i remember watching him go crazy on DNL before the flyers game on thursday. he even threatened to fight one of the capitals. he was in rare form. that'll be the last image of him for most people this sucks. i remember watching him go crazy on DNL before the flyers game on thursday. he even threatened to fight one of the capitals. he was in rare form. that’ll be the last image of him for most people

]]> By: VonHayes http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4897 VonHayes Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:30:45 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4897 He obviously loved what he was doing. You have to be envious of that. God Bless his family. He obviously loved what he was doing. You have to be envious of that. God Bless his family.

]]> By: OZ http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4889 OZ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:47:58 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4889 JWS - I met your father once - when I was a grad asst at GWU and we're playing TU. Really, really nice guy. Johnny Marz - never met him, but always enjoyed his warmth & wisdom on the radio waves. R.I.P. my good man. thoughts & prayers to his loved ones. JWS – I met your father once – when I was a grad asst at GWU and we’re playing TU. Really, really nice guy.

Johnny Marz – never met him, but always enjoyed his warmth & wisdom on the radio waves. R.I.P. my good man. thoughts & prayers to his loved ones.

]]> By: Heather http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4874 Heather Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:09:06 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4874 When I heard the news, it was utter disbelief. Jonny Marz was larger than life. I always looked forward to seeing or hearing him in any medium. Today is a sad day. When I heard the news, it was utter disbelief. Jonny Marz was larger than life. I always looked forward to seeing or hearing him in any medium.

Today is a sad day.

]]> By: john marzano | gradedirectory http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4869 john marzano | gradedirectory Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:36:54 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4869 [...] John Marzano Dead At 45Former Phillies catcher and Comcast SportsNet personality John Marzano was found dead today. He reportedly fell down a flight of stairs in his South Philadelphia home. He was 45. The catcher played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball, Phillies Nation - http://www.philliesnation.com [...] [...] John Marzano Dead At 45Former Phillies catcher and Comcast SportsNet personality John Marzano was found dead today. He reportedly fell down a flight of stairs in his South Philadelphia home. He was 45. The catcher played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball, Phillies Nation – http://www.philliesnation.com [...]

]]> By: Jennifer Wilson Springs http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4863 Jennifer Wilson Springs Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:02:51 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4863 I had the privilege of knowing John when he played baseball at TU for my father, Skip Wilson. John was a fun, loving guy who always wore a smile and knew how to have a good time. He was a loyal and dedicated friend to my father through the years and I know that dad will miss his frequent phone chats with John tremendously! May he rest in peace. Blessings to the family in this time of sorrow. With much love. JWS I had the privilege of knowing John when he played baseball at TU for my father, Skip Wilson. John was a fun, loving guy who always wore a smile and knew how to have a good time. He was a loyal and dedicated friend to my father through the years and I know that dad will miss his frequent phone chats with John tremendously! May he rest in peace. Blessings to the family in this time of sorrow. With much love.

JWS

]]> By: Jason http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/comment-page-1/#comment-4862 Jason Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:42:25 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/john-marzano-dead-at-45/#comment-4862 I'm also a Central High alum. When I first heard of this news today, I was totally overwhelmed. I did not even meet the man, but I felt considerable pain and anguish as if I had lost a family member. We will miss you dearly, Johnny. I’m also a Central High alum. When I first heard of this news today, I was totally overwhelmed. I did not even meet the man, but I felt considerable pain and anguish as if I had lost a family member. We will miss you dearly, Johnny.

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