Blackout Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 http://www.wlbz2.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=76217 i had an hour long interview with him last month for my radio station, he's the coolest guy ever he was there at Pearl Harbor, he coached the US olympic team, took Maine to 6 college world series, worked at Ted Williams' baseball camp for 15 year. so many things accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Never heard of him before now, but he sounds like a good guy. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thats terrible news. At least you will always have that interview to remember the good days. Do you have it taped? Good luck to John. i hope he receives the best care possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 i did two one hour interviews, and thankfully i have the second one taped he talked to me about knowing Joe Dimaggio, Casey Stengle, watching Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige and other negro leaguers he saw, what it was like coaching against Barry Bonds in the college world series, what it was like coaching Mark McGwire on the olympic team etc. crazy. if you live in bangor you can see him power walking every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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