John Robert Marzano (February 14, 1963 - April 19, 2008)-John Robert Marzano (February 14, 1963 - April 19, 2008) played Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1998 for three American League teams; the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners. Marzano's position on each team was as a backup catcher.
John Marzano died on April 19, 2008 after a fall down a flight of stairs at his home.
Career highlights
1982-1984: Highest batting average (.413) in Temple University (Owls) history
1984: First-team All-American
Member of Temple University Hall of Fame (athletic)
1984 : First-round pick in the MLB draft, 14th overall of the Boston Red Sox
1984: Member of Olympic Gold Medal team
July 31, 1987: Major League with the Red Sox (vs. Kansas City Royals 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB)
September 23, 1998: Final Game
Career totals (1987-1992, 1995-1998)
1987-1992: Boston Red Sox
1992: Pawtucket Red Sox (Minor League affiliate of Boston)
1993: Charlotte Knights (Minor League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians)
1994: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons (Minor League affiliate of the Philadelphis Phillies)
1995: Texas Rangers
1996-1998: Seattle Mariners
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Links and Sources:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/marzajo01.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/ML_1998_final.shtml
Education: Central High School (Philadelphia)