John Marzano Found Dead
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, the report states, that a family member called police to break down the door where Marzano apparently fell. It has not been determined if Marzano suffered a heart attack or simply fell.
Marzano graduated from Philadelphia’s Central High School and Temple University, where he was a member of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. As a catcher for Temple, Marzano earned a spot on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round (14th overall pick) of the 1984 draft.
Marzano was a talented analyst and seemed like a great guy. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Comcast SporsNet put together a nice package on Johnny Marz, which you can watch here.
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Holy Crap.
Posted by: Hugging Harold Reynolds | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 04:03 PM
This just puts everything in perspective. You will be missed Johnny Marz.
Posted by: Adam | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 04:21 PM
One last time, in his memory:
Johnny Marz!!!
Posted by: ricky | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Wow, this is a shock. I always liked watching Johnny Marz pre and post game.
Posted by: Bryan | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Such a shame. This guy loved baseball.
Posted by: Kevin McGuire | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 05:25 PM
rest in peace, this is so sad, johnny marz was one of my favorite philly guys
Posted by: sean | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Rest in peace, Johnny Marz.
Posted by: Chris | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Johnny Marz, its a shame.
Posted by: Scott | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Just saw him at the Daily News Live taping on Thursday before the Flyers game. You will be missed, bud. RIP.
Posted by: Chris | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Loved Marzano on WIP and Comcast.
He will be missed.
Posted by: How do you spell retard? | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Really one of the better sportscasters in the area. I'll miss his analysis. RIP.
Posted by: Joe | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:48 PM
John Marzano was a pleasure to watch and listen to. As a diehard phillies fan I always enjoy his philly enthusiasm. He will be greatly missed and our prayers go out to his family.
Posted by: Tom | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 08:26 PM
John personified philadelphian hard nosed work-ethic & this is just crazy. I am still in shock. We will all miss John the person and the John the baseball guy.
Posted by: Bob File | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 08:46 PM
johnny going to miss u pal rest in peace;;;
Posted by: DINO DEJESSE | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:29 PM
I just went and watched the Thursday Daily News Live on demand, Johnny Marz was the best, I'm gonna miss him.
Yo John, watch over the Phils for me. Thanks for everything cuz.
From one Central grad to another:
Dear high, dear Central High
Thy mem'ries never die.
Thy honor we'll cherish and
Laud it to the sky,
On ballfield or in life,
In peace or deadly strife,
For thee we all will labor,
For thee, oh, dear old High!
Posted by: ricky | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:35 PM
this is a tragic event, johnny marz will be missed greatly, he was an awesome guy. RIP johnny. forever a great philadelphia sports fan. youll be missed
Posted by: allie | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:48 PM
I knew Jonny Maz briefly when I worked at Comcast Sportnet a few years. GOt to spend time with him outside the studio and just a funny, regular south philly guy. Shocking!!! and he will be missed. GOD BLESS
Posted by: Jeremy | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Respect for Johnny Marz.
Posted by: pilgrim | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 03:43 AM
you will be missed..
Posted by: ross | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 09:37 AM
It's a crying shame, Johnny Marz was one of the most friendly and down to earth man this world will ever experience. May he Rest in Peace. His life was taken way too early. God Bless
Posted by: Bub | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 10:45 AM
I'm completely saddened by John Marzano's passing.
His love for his city and the game was absolutely infectious.
Rest in Peace, Johnny Marz.
Posted by: ron | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Down to earth, honest, enthusiastic man. Connected so well with the fans. I loved listening to him on WIP and seeing him on CSN. From what I've read, he had some special moments before the last Flyers game, I hope to see this.
From a younger fan, John, you will be missed. May you rest in peace and know how appreciated you are.
Posted by: James | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 03:52 PM
It is a shocking loss to the entire Philadelphia fan base. You didn't need to meet the man to know he was just like us all. In hearing of his passing, i have to pull over in a teary state to try and pull myself back together, and I never met him. I just felt his life when he talked of the sports we love here. He embodies what all of us as Philadelphia fans are, passionate! RIP Marz, you are in a better place now, but you have gone there too soon.
Posted by: Roger | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 08:04 PM
good by rolen good by wolf good by barkly u can leave eskine we love JOHN MARZANO and we love philly so sad the good die young
Posted by: mike h | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 10:44 PM
The most likeable analyst in Philly. His personality, enthusiasm, and knowledge will be missed.
Posted by: Wade | Monday, April 21, 2008 at 01:47 AM
out of all the shitty personalities on the radio and on tv, why did johnny have to die? why couldn't it have been eskin or cataldi for christ sake.
r.i.p. j-marz
Posted by: danny-o | Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM