From Upper Deck to Captain of Cleveland Stadium Ushers
Fairview Park resident John Wilgus, a former radio fan of Indians and Browns, rose from usher to captain of the Cleveland Stadium ushers last May. A math teacher at Emerson Middle School, he works the upper deck during home games and credits his father and hard work for his rise.
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Ushers' coach balances game duty with community role
John, a veteran usher and former ball handler for the Indians, describes managing 6 to 15 ushers during games with 15 minute breaks each. He recalls preparing baseballs and rosin bags, delivering used balls to the clubhouse, and watching players and managers over the years while sharing family life with a wife Susan and six children.
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Waiting to Die and a Husband's Quiet Strength
Ginny Rich faced a second cancer surge in 1983 and endured a long, monthly hospital stay for chemotherapy that continued until 1985. Her husband, David Rich, an ordained minister, recounts the emotional toll, anticipatory mourning, and his unwavering presence at home. He received an indefinite, full pay leave of absence to care for her, a rare support that allowed him to stay with Ginny through the final days before her death on September 29, 1985.
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