John Marzano
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Last fall, Will Carroll and I had the opportunity to work with the folks at MLB.com on their postseason coverage. In doing so, we got to know former major leaguer John Marzano , a Baseball Channel co-host and a key part of the studio shows MLB put together for the NLCS. Working with John was a highlight of that assignment for me; he brought a sense of humor and a gregariousness that ...
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SbB Live Blog: NY Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
Published 4/20/2008 by Tuffy at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Our best to the family of John Marzano , who died suddenly overnight at the age of 45. A South Philly boy and former MLB player, he had just moved on from Comcast SportsNet in Philly ( who composed a touching tribute for him ) to the Baseball Channel on MLB.tv. Everyone that knew him seemed genuinely touched by his energy and passion; it just adds to the regret we won’t all know him better when MLB’s cable channel launches in 2009. The Phillies’ offense before Jimmy Rollins’ injury on April 8th: 4.4 runs per game. After: 4.3 runs per game. Don’t let them tell ...
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John Marzano...RIP
Rover found this 4/19/2008 on www.thegoodphight.com
According to reports: "John Marzano, the former Olympian, Major League baseball player turned baseball analyst, has died. He was 45. Marzano, a native of South Philadelphia, was found dead inside his home on Passyunk Ave. in the city, a published report indicates. It was there, the report states, that a family member called police to break down the door where Marzano apparently fell. It ...John Marzano Found Dead
SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 4/20/2008 on www.the700level.com
Former MLB player and Phillies analyst John Marzano has been found dead in his South Philadelphia home. Marzano, a native of South Philadelphia, was found dead inside his home on Passyunk Ave. in the city, a published report indicates. It was there, ...R.I.P. John Marzano
SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 4/20/2008 on www.bugsandcranks.com
South Philly’s own, John Marzano, was found dead in his home early this morning at the age of 45. This kind of thing is incredibly hard to imagine being that he was so young, energetic and appeared to be very healthy. My thoughts go out to his ...Focusing On What’s Importing
GoatRiders of the Apocalypse - found this 4/22/2008 on viewfromthebleachers.com
First Star - Ryan Theriot (.180) Second Star - Nate McLouth (.110) Third Star - Aramis Ramirez (.087) Top Play - Nate McLouth’s run scoring walk in the 5th (+.085) I sat at my computer yesterday evening and clicked on MLB.com to see a story ...
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Remembering John Marzano
Posted 4/26/2008 on Inside the Iggles | A Blog For Philadelphia Eagles Fans
Last week former Phillies catcher, and baseball analyst John Marzano shockingly died in his South Philadelphia home. Comcast did a very nice piece on Johnny Marz last night, and here it is.The Loss of John Marzano
Posted 4/23/2008 on Bruce Markusen's Cooperstown Confidential
I never had the chance to meet John Marzano, but the lack of a face-to-face encounter shouldn't always matter when it comes to assessing someone's character. When everyone who worked with a person talks about how amicable and good-hearted he was, then you feel pretty comfortable trusting their judgment. Well, John Marzano was that kind of guy. By now, you've probably heard that ...Fox Sports NW Shows Class (Or When Not to Cut to Commercial)
Posted 4/23/2008 on Caffeinated Confines
Before the Orioles game tonight: PA Announcer Tom Hutler: “Ladies and Gentlemen, at this time the Seattle Mariners ask that you please rise. This past weekend, the Mariners family suffered a great loss with the passing of former Mariners catcher and broadcaster John Marzano at the age of 45. Marzano appeared in 140 games for the Mariners from 1996 to 1998. He tallied a career high ...John Marzano Dead At 45 [John Marzano]
Posted 4/21/2008 on Deadspin
Over the weekend, some sad news out of Philly, as MLB.com broadcaster John Marzano was found dead in his home at the age of 45. Details are a little sketchy at this point, but it appears Marzano either had a heart attack or fell down the stairs. Marzano was a backup major league catcher for 10 seasons, then became a local radio personality and a sports analyst for Comcast and MLB.com, ...Baseball Notebook
Posted 4/21/2008 on Baseball, Etcetera
Baseball Notebook John Marzano Dies at 45 John Marzano died after reportedly falling down a flight of stairs on Saturday. Marzano played for the Red Sox for six years from 1987-1992. He spent the next two years in the minor leagues before surfacing in 1995 with the Rangers. Marzano played with the Mariners his last three years in the major leagues. Marzano was currently working as a host ...Monday's Show + POD (Monday and Tuesday)
Posted 4/21/2008 on MLB.com's Fantasy 411
On Monday Sterno and I will use the entire hour to pay tribute to John Marzano who suddenly and tragically passed away over the weekend . When we have more details about where to send condolences to the Marzano Family it will be posted on this Blog. There will be no fantasy talk tomorrow but the show will return to it's usual form on Tuesday. We are anticipating some missed shows later in the ...Former Mariner Marzano dies
Posted 4/20/2008 on Rain Delay
I’m a little late on this one, but this is tragic none the less . Police say Marzano fell down a flight of stairs at his Philadelphia home after suffering what some say might have been a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers go out to Johns friends and family. In Seattle he was known as a great club house guy and here’s what his former teammate Raul Ibanez had to say. “He ...John Marzano Dies at 45
Posted 4/20/2008 on Surviving Grady
Former Red Sox catcher John Marzano passed away yesterday in his South Philadelphia home. Police were called to break down the door, and found Marzano at the bottom of a flight of stairs. It is believed he either fell down the stairs or suffered a heart attack.John Marzano, 1963-2008
Posted 4/20/2008 on Empyreal Environs
John Marzano , former catcher for the Red Sox, Texas, and Seattle, member of the 1984 Olympic team, and MLB.com commentator died yesterday of an apparent heart attack. Here he is playing Nolan Ryan to Paul O’Neill’s Robin Ventura. Marzano was the picture of a South Philly tough guy and he will be missed. Photo taken August 28, 1996, courtesy of AP Photo/Loren Callahan.The Juice Blog: Remembering John Marzano
Posted 4/20/2008 on Baseball Toaster
The phrase "full of life" was first uttered about someone who was like John Marzano. That he's gone, passed on at age 45, is just a ... there's no words. "Tragedy" isn't something that should be said about John's life, because we'll remember the comedy and the drama much more. I met him only briefly, working with him last October while I was doing MLB.com for the playoffs. John, Vinny Micucci, ...John Marzano Dead At 45
Posted 4/20/2008 on Phillies Nation
Former 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, including one in the Phillies organization (he played for Scranton Wilkes-Barre in 1994). After retiring, he returned to his native Philadelphia, where he ...Marzano gone, but won’t be forgotten
Posted 4/20/2008 on Phanatic Phollow Up
He bled Philadelphia. He knew what the city meant. He lived, slept, and breathed Philadelphia sports and Philadelphia baseball. And now, gone too soon from our lives is the effervescent John Marzano. People will remember where they were when John F. Kennedy was shot. People will remember where they first heard the news of September 11 th . Although this tragedy may be on a much smaller ...Former RedHawk catcher John Marzano dead at 45…
Posted 4/20/2008 on Young Guns
I’m sad to report that former RedHawks catcher and Red Sox great John Marzano died today at the age of 45. The cause of death is unknown but it is believed to be caused by a fall down his stairs as a result of his having a heart attack. Warning, below is going to be my ramblings and memories about John. As you know if you have read this blog for any length of time, I’m a Red ...Former Major Leaguer Marzano Dead At 45
Posted 4/19/2008 on Awful Announcing
(posted by One More Dying Quail) Though I became a Red Sox fan in 1988, I don't remember ever watching John Marzano play baseball. Kevin Romine? Yep. Randy Kutcher? Absolutely. Ed Romero? Vaguely. I can recall any number of players from those days, but Marzano? Marzano remains a mystery to me. I do recall seeing his name pop up years later, after he had left the Red Sox, missed a couple of ...Former Sox Catcher John Marzano Dies
Posted 4/19/2008 on The Mighty Quinn Media Machine
I was saddened tonight to hear of the death of former Red Sox catcher John Marzano. He was 45 years old, and he died due to a fall down the stairs in his Philadelphia home today. He worked for his hometown Phillies on their cable outlet, and for MLB.com, where he hosted a show. He was just 45 years old. I remember when he first came up to the Red Sox in the late 1980s, with a lot of promise. ...From the archives
Posted 4/19/2008 on Extra Bases
Nick Cafardo wrote this story on Marzano in 1993 when his time with the Sox was winding down. MARZANO WONDERS WHETHER HIS CAREER IS GOING ANYWHERE By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff Tuesday,March 16, 1993 Edition: THIRD, Section: SPORTS, Page 58 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 MARZANO WONDERS WHETHER HIS CAREER IS GOING ANYWHERE FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Every day, it seems, John Marzano ...Honoring Marzano
Posted 4/19/2008 on Extra Bases
The Sox will have a moment of silence in memory or John Marzano before tonight's game. Marzano, the Sox first round pick in 1984, reportedly fell down a flight of stairs after a heart attack. He was 45. They also issued the following statement: The Boston Red Sox organization joins all of major league baseball in mourning today's passing of John Marzano. It is a great loss. John was ...Ex-MLB C, analyst John Marzano dead at 45.
Posted 4/19/2008 on The Sommer Frieze
Sad News from MLB: Former major leaguer John Marzano died Saturday after falling down a flight of stairs at his home. He was 45. Much too young. Before joining MLB’s Web site, Marzano was a baseball analyst on Comcast SportsNet for the station’s Philadelphia Phillies’ postgame shows. He had also appeared regularly on WIP-AM. Marzano played 10 seasons in the big leagues for ...The Griddle: John Marzano, 1963-2008
Posted 4/19/2008 on Baseball Toaster
John Marzano, a backup catcher for three teams during 10 major league seasons, passed away in Philadelphia this weekend after reportedly falling down a flight of stairs at his home after suffering a heart attack.Former Mariner Catcher John Marzano Dies
Posted 4/19/2008 on Caffeinated Confines
MLB.Com reports that catcher John Marzano, who spent three years with the Mariners in the late 1990’s, has died at his home in Philadelphia of injuries in a fall down stairs caused by a suspected heart attack. He was only 45, and is survived by his wife, Terri, daughters Dominique and Danielle, and two grandchildren. Marzano had most recently been the co-host of MLB.com’s ...
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Joey Cora and John Marzano both found themselves moving into the final stages of their respective careers when they met as part of the Seattle Mariners prior to the 1996 season.John Marzano, 45, Catcher and Analyst, Is Dead
Published 4/22/2008 on NYT > Baseball
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Published 4/21/2008 on Major League Baseball News
A funeral mass will be held on Friday at Annunciation BVM Church, at South 10th and Dickinson Streets in Philadelphia, for former Major League catcher and MLB.com on-air personality John Marzano.Russell mourns loss of Marzano
Published 4/20/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Pirates manager John Russell was one of many throughout baseball who were shocked and saddened by the passing of John Marzano on Saturday.Mariners saddened at Marzano's death
Published 4/20/2008 on Major League Baseball News
The first time Mariners bullpen coach Norm Charlton met John Marzano was in the summer of 1984, when they were teammates on the U.S. Olympic Team. "He was the life of the party back then, and he never changed," Charlton said. Marzano, 45, a ...Red Sox recall Marzano with fondness
Published 4/20/2008 on Major League Baseball News
John Marzano was scheduled to come to Fenway Park on assignment for MLB.com on Monday morning for the annual Patriots Day game. Sadly, the former catcher passed away at the age of 45 Saturday after falling down a flight of stairs following a possible ...Former big-leaguer Marzano dies at 45
Published 4/19/2008 on USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
Former major leaguer John Marzano died Saturday after falling down a flight of stairs at his home. He was 45. The cause of his death was not immediately clear, police said. Marzano was from Philadelphia and had been working for Major League Baseball's ...Former major leaguer John Marzano dies at 45 in Philadelphia
Published 4/19/2008 on The Seattle Times: Sports
Former major leaguer John Marzano has died. He was 45. Police say Marzano was found dead at his home in Philadelphia on Saturday. The cause was not immediately clear.Former journeyman Marzano dies at 45 in Philly
Published 4/19/2008 on ESPN.com - MLB
Former major leaguer John Marzano has died. He was 45.Former major leaguer John Marzano dies at 45
Published 4/19/2008 on SportingNews.com Baseball News and Exclusive Analysis
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Former major leaguer John Marzano has died. He was 45.Police say Marzano wa...Former major leaguer John Marzano dies at 45 in Philadelphia
Published 4/19/2008 on Boston.com -- Baseball News
Former major leaguer John Marzano died Saturday after falling down a flight of stairs at his home. He was 45.Former major leaguer Marzano dies at 45 (AP)
Published 4/19/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Former major leaguer John Marzano has died. He was 45. Police say Marzano was found dead at his home in Philadelphia on Saturday. The cause was not immediately clear. Marzano was from Philadelphia and had been working for Major League Baseball's Web ...Friends, family bid 'Marz' farewell
Published 4/25/2008 on Major League Baseball News
John Robert Marzano, a child of gritty South Philadelphia who went a long way from the brownstones and narrow one-way streets of his neighborhood, on Friday completed a life's winding journey a couple of blocks from where it had begun.Marzano's legacy lives on at home
Published 4/21/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Skip Wilson, former head coach of the Temple baseball Owls, was like a second father to John Marzano. Wilson, 78, who coached the team for 46 years, was, like so many in the Philadelphia area and the baseball world, dazed when he heard the news of ...Ex-catcher, MLB.com host Marzano dies
Published 4/19/2008 on Major League Baseball News
John Marzano, a former Major League catcher who became an engaging and popular host of the "Leading Off" show on MLB.com, died Saturday at his home, apparently after taking a fall down a flight of stairs. He was 45.Former Major Leaguer John Marzano dies at 45 in Philadelphia
Published 4/19/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Former Major League catcher John Marzano, 45, a first-round draft pick in 1984, died this weekend at his home in Philadelphia, where he suffered a fall down a flight of stairs reportedly after a possible heart attack.
