The Cleveland Guardians reported on Monday that John Adams
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a 71-year-old Cleveland baseball fan who beat his drum to support the club for close to 50 years, had passed away.
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In a statement to the media, Guardians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio stated
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, "For over five decades, the sound of John's drum was the heartbeat of baseball here in Cleveland. "
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John's loss has left us all in mourning. At both Cleveland Stadium and Progressive Field, his enthusiasm
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devotion, and commitment to our team were unequalled. John will always be a part of our group.
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More than 3,500 games were attended by Adams, who played the drums to motivate the squad.
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He went to three All-Star Games, eleven postseason games, three World Series, and Len Barker's perfect game, according to the Guardians.
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Adams had to put up his bats during the last several seasons due to health issues that prevented him from going to games in person.
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The Cleveland Guardians ordered a bronze duplicate of his drum that was mounted to his actual bleacher
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seat as a way to recognise his devotion to the team; it is currently on display at Progressive Field.
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“I do it for the players. I love the organization. It’s my way of drumming up enthusiasm for the team,” Adams said to the Cleveland Guardians.
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