Cleveland Guardians remember drummer and lifelong fan John Adams

Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians are saddened to announce the passing this morning of John Adams, a lifelong Cleveland baseball fan and bleacher drummer of the Cleveland Guardians. He was 71 years outdated.

“For almost 5 many years the beat of John’s drum was the heartbeat of baseball right here in Cleveland,” stated Guardians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio. “We’re all saddened by John’s passing. His dedication, dedication and fervour for our franchise, at each Cleveland Stadium and Progressive Discipline, was unmatched. John will eternally stay a member of our staff.”

A local of Cleveland, Adams graduated from Parma Excessive College in 1969. His attendance at Cleveland baseball video games, accompanied by his drum, grew to become a Northeast Ohio staple when he drummed at his first sport at Cleveland Municipal Stadium on August 24, 1973, an 11-5 Cleveland victory over the Rangers. When he was requested concerning the bleachers, Adams responded “I’ve discovered the proper place and I like it.”

Over the course of greater than 3,500 video games, Adams has drummed at:

Final season, John was inducted into the Cleveland Guardians Distinguished Corridor of Fame and a bronzed drum and his bleacher seat have been moved to Heritage Park in his honor. He might be remembered for his ardour for the sport and this metropolis. “I do it for the gamers. I like the group. It’s my manner of drumming up enthusiasm for the staff,” Adams stated.