Jimmy's Take: Jim Donovan remembers legendary Cleveland baseball drummer John Adams
3News' Jim Donovan gives his take on the passing of iconic Cleveland baseball fan John Adams.
Baseball in Cleveland went out of rhythm today. John Adams, the Indians' drummer - the man who gave the ballpark a constant heartbeat - died today at 71.
He made himself a fixture at Indians games since back in August of 1973 by bringing his drum, taking his spot out there in the bleachers, and loving the game. He loved the Indians, he loved baseball, he was always there.
"Baseball is a lot of history," Adams told 3News back in the early 1990s. "When you go to a ballpark, it's always things that are handed down from generation to generation."
You know, when the Indians opened up their sparkling new stadium - Jacobs Field - back in 1994, it was the place to be in Cleveland. John Adams was there, of course, but remember: John Adams was also there at the old stadium, when that was the place nobody wanted to be.
An old rickety stadium, a struggling team, yet there's that drummer out there trying to will the Indians to just score a couple of runs.
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When we finally take the title we’ll never forget you John
RIP, Mr. Adams. Mad respect from a Yankees fan.
Two Cleveland legends, Jim Donovan and John Adams! Wonderful memories of both sold out crowds at the Jake and not-so sold out crowds at Municipal! John, could you help (from above) the Tribe win a ring in 2023?
Rip John Adams, you will be missed
It all started by the banging of the seats at the old municipal stadium
I send my condolence 🙏
Thank you for the memories ❤️🙏🕯️🙏❤️
RIP sir.
🙏 ❤️ 🙏
I loved going to games, even when the Indians lost 100 games at that beautiful stadium, Municipal Stadium and hearing his drum. And to hear him when the best team in my life, the 95 Indians was the cherry on top. He is a huge part of my baseball memories.
RIP Mr Adams.
I hope another Adams keeps his legacy going.
In the words of the great Jake Taylor "time to win the whole fuckin thing." RIP John you will be missed by every tribe fan who ever clapped along with you at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. Time to win a championship in your honor
John Adams rally drum will live in the hearts and claps of Cleveland baseball fans forever. Whenever you hear that rally clap, John Adams is there. Thank you, John for being there through the rough times and the great times. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Whats sickening is are piece of $#¡+ owner actually charged his man a seat for his drum instead of letting him in for free 4 life nope not "im broke but own a MLB team" dolan
great story and then those women's insane hairdos ruined it. What a nightmare ladies. Good god...