Always Learning
09-11-2015, 06:21 PM
Hate bad news, but John Stasio passed away this week and will be buried tomorrow.
Played with Steve, Pelk et al for Don Ruberg.
Was famous for the "Ghost Goal" vs Duquesne at Schmidt. In a tight game late, John missed a tip in attempt, but was fouled on the play. The referee signaled 1 FT and when Rube protested that he was in the act of shooting, the referee, said the goal was good. So we got a three point play out of a missed shot. Red Manning went berserk!
Tom Balaban drove the official to the airport afterwards and he asked Tom whether the shit was good or not.
Tom said, "nope."
John was a mainstay, good teammate, good student and one in a long line of upstate NY guys that played for us.
RIP John, we'll miss you.
Played with Steve, Pelk et al for Don Ruberg.
Was famous for the "Ghost Goal" vs Duquesne at Schmidt. In a tight game late, John missed a tip in attempt, but was fouled on the play. The referee signaled 1 FT and when Rube protested that he was in the act of shooting, the referee, said the goal was good. So we got a three point play out of a missed shot. Red Manning went berserk!
Tom Balaban drove the official to the airport afterwards and he asked Tom whether the shit was good or not.
Tom said, "nope."
John was a mainstay, good teammate, good student and one in a long line of upstate NY guys that played for us.
RIP John, we'll miss you.