tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post7159415949359336487..comments2023-10-03T07:17:31.763-05:00Comments on White Sox Cards: John Cangelosi: Sox Star That Never WasSteve Giermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10291911419511893670noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-9918529819984160722013-07-13T23:20:38.404-05:002013-07-13T23:20:38.404-05:00One of my favorites too.
A class of players that ...One of my favorites too.<br /><br />A class of players that never really get a chance. Good speed, good defence, good OBP, but no slugging.<br /><br />Unless they play SS or 2B they're gone as soon as the team can find someone who slugs .400 no matter what else he can't do.Joe Blowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610628295750429146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-19164760378417070702011-02-22T12:14:45.017-06:002011-02-22T12:14:45.017-06:00I was watching MLB Channel's 20 greatest games...I was watching MLB Channel's 20 greatest games last night and the 1997 Marlins/Indians WS game 7 was the feature. Out of the blue I hear John Cangelosi's name and make a mental note to refresh a pleasant memory of my youth, which led me to this posting. I rooted hard for this exciting Sox hopeful during his rookie season, but, like they say, you can't steal first base. Thanks for the memories!Summer of '59 Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-42087071537193625162010-01-05T20:23:10.402-06:002010-01-05T20:23:10.402-06:00That's a great story of your own! Thanks for s...That's a great story of your own! Thanks for sharing! As recently as a year ago, I heard that John was a batting instructor in a Lockport, IL facility designed for kids.Steve Giermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291911419511893670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-87546633491114974182010-01-05T19:47:59.670-06:002010-01-05T19:47:59.670-06:00This is random, but John moved out to the 'bur...This is random, but John moved out to the 'burbs during the "twilight" of his career. I remember being really excited to see him out mowing his lawn, and he was always great about the neighborhood kids gawking. He'd be out and about playing ball outside with kids- I think he had two little kiddos of his own. I could be making this up, but I think he let my little brother see his Marlins WS ring one time. Either way, I remember him as a very nice guy in the neighborhood and hope he is doing well wherever he is now. Your story made me smile, and I'm glad there are loyal fans out there for good players who also seem to be good guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com