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    Jon's Bio
    Height:6' 1"
    Weight:215
    Bats:R
    Throws:R
    Schools:New England College, La Salle University
    Relationship Status:Free Agent (Single)
    Kids:I have a 2 1/2 nephew. Last weekend I took him to Ocean City, New Jersey for the amusement rides. He loved each and every one.
    Occupation:I am an Insurance Broker. I sell Group Health to employees
    Places I've Lived:Henniker, New Hampshire;Yakima, Washington
    Favorite Sport #1: MLB
    Team:Boston Red Sox
    Players:Jim Rice, Bob Stanley, Jerry Remy, Carney Lansford, Dwight Evans, Tony Armas, Johnny Damon
    Moment:Coming back to defeat the Yankees 4-3 in 2005. Both World Series wins.
    Favorite Sport #2: NFL
    Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
    Players:Terry Bradshaw, Jack Ham, Mel Blount, Donnie Shell, Rocky Blier
    Moment:Last Super Bowl win, seeing the Stillers in 1983 in an exhibition game at Texas Stadium
    Favorite Sport #3: NHL
    Team:Philadelphia Flyers
    Players:Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Tim Kerr, Dave Poulin, Brad McCrimmon, Ken Wreggett, Mark Howe, Brian Propp
    Favorite Sport #4: NHL
    Team:Boston Bruins
    Players:Cam Neely, Robert Gordon Orr, Raymond Bourque, Reggie Lemmelin, Andy Moog,
    Moment:Seeing Bourque finally win a Stanley Cup.
    Favorite Sport #5: MLB
    Team:Philadelphia Phillies
    Players:Peter Edward Rose, Michael Jack Schmidt, Gary Lee Maddox, Steve Carlton, Juan Samuel, Gary (Sarge) Matthews
    Moment:1980 League Championship win against the Houston Astros, 1980 win against the Kansas City Royals, seeing the Mets blow it so we could win the 2008 division title. We fon't win often, so any success is relished
    Favorite Sport #6: NCAAF
    Team:Penn St. Nittany Lions
    Players:Curt Warner, Todd Blackledge, Aaron Harris, Kenny Jackson, Kerry Collins
    Moment:1982 and 1986 National Championships, being at Beaver Stadium to see Joe Pa's 300th win against Bowling Green, watching Joe Pa break Bear Bryant's record against Ohio State for his 324th win, seeing Nits live at least 30 times live.
    Favorite Sport #7: NCAAF
    Team:Tennessee Volunteers
    Players:Peyton Manning, Omar Gaither
    Moment:Going to UT in 2002 to see the Vols take on Miami. Got their butts kicked, but worth it nontheless.
    Greatest Moment in Sports:1980 USA Hockey win over the Russians and then Finland for the Gold
    Greatest Event in Sports:The Super Bowl
    Greatest Athlete of All Time:Willie Mays
    Greatest Coach of All Time:Joe Paterno
    My Sports Superstions:Wearing anything Penn State when they are playing.
    Most Disappointing Sports Moments:Watching the 76'ers blow numerous 3-0 leads against the Celtics.
    Teams I Hate:Ohio State Buckeyes, Miami Hurricanes, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Oklahoma Sooners, Pitt Panthers, Duke Blue Devils, Georgetown Hoyas, Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, All Miami teams (except Dolphins), Florida State, University of Florida
    Players I Hate:Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Brett Farve
    Sports I Play:Billiards/Pool, Bowling, Darts, Golf, Weightlfting
    Nickname:JonnyYuma
    Games I Usually Attend:La Salle Basketball, Villanova Basketball, Penn State Football, Iggles, Flyers, Phillies
    Greatest Sporting Event I've Attended:1997 Fiesta Bowl - Penn State vs. Texas
    Sports People I've Met:Harold Carmichael, Billy Neighbors, Julius Erving
    Sports Figures from my Hometown:Julius Erving, Billy Cunningham
    Dream Sports Job:Working at a Sports Radio station
    Favorite Sports Announcers:Gene Hart (Flyers), Mike Lange (Penguins), Harry Kalas, Merril Reese, Tom McGinnis (Sixers)
    Least Favorite Sports Announcers:Jim Jackson (Flyers), Tim Saunders (Flyers)
    Favorite Sports "Experts":Bill Conlin (Philadelphia Daily News)
    Least Favorite Sports "Experts":Dickie V
    Non-Sports Hobbies and Interests:Listening to music, reading 4 daily newspapers, visitng friends and family.
    Movies:Sinatra movies, The Godfather trilogy, Cool Hand Luke, Wedding Crashers, John Wayne flicks,
    TV:Cheers, All in the Family, Kojak, Columbo, The Office,
    Music:Huge fan of Sinatra, Van Morrison, The Grateful Dead, Ella Fitzgerald, Singer-Songwiters
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    Sports Addiction Score: 70

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    Jon's Awards and Accolades
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    in Florida Gators get a verbal pledge from a top offensive lineman recruit... who's 15 | 38 days ago
    This concept is sick. Can't we let kids grow up and stop treating them like young adults? It's nauseating to see coaches and parents treat Little Johnny like a king if he can run like the wind, block like granite, or throw 40 yards across his body. Why give a verbal agreement now? How (more)
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