So many remember John as a football player, but I recall playing baseball with him since the age of 9 in the Stickney-Forest View leagues, I can tell you he had a hell of a left handed fastball. It was indeed frightening to go up against him. I was fortunate to hit one homer on him, but I probably did that as I backed out of the box. John was a great guy. Hi father was also a coach. Sadly, he died while coaching too.
Al Kohout
So many remember John as a football player, but I recall playing baseball with him since the age of 9 in the Stickney-Forest View leagues, I can tell you he had a hell of a left handed fastball. It was indeed frightening to go up against him. I was fortunate to hit one homer on him, but I probably did that as I backed out of the box. John was a great guy. Hi father was also a coach. Sadly, he died while coaching too.
John will be missed by so many.
Scott Scherrer
I played ball with John in Pony League. I was his catcher on the Rockets. He had a nasty sidearm delivery. He was a friendly guy and will be missed.