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dougie
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John Manzi
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August 16, 2023, 10:49:11 PM »
Had a great chat with John Manzi tonight. He's hanging in there and ennjoying retirement. For all you "Ploppers" who never met John at Monticello ("The Mighty M"), you missed quite a guy. Although John starting out driving at Monti's oval, he spent much of his career as the Public Relations Director at what was "the fastest 1/2 mile track" in America. His promotions were legendary. I doubt John is a member of "Horseplop". If he is, and he's reading this....I love you John! THey'll never be another like you!
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Fuguzzi
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August 16, 2023, 10:59:55 PM »
Definitely a great guy. Imaginitive, creative, honest and devoted husband.
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dougie
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August 16, 2023, 11:06:48 PM »
Fuguzzi, i've know John since i'm 8 years old. I'm 66 now. And in all those years, i've never met his wife. I know she has passed away. I heard he was a devoted husband.
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old guy
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August 17, 2023, 08:02:59 AM »
good man
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Hambletonian46
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August 17, 2023, 08:06:59 AM »
what made John special was that he truly seemed to care about the fans...can't say that about too many of the folks running harness racing today.
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JL52
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August 17, 2023, 10:15:52 AM »
Totally agree that he cared. I had a middling 3 yo pacer that won a pretty soft Open at Monticello. Post-race, he complimented me as if I had won the LBJ. And yes, his promotions were legendary.
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jupiter
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August 17, 2023, 01:09:34 PM »
Great man, cared about the business, horseman and fans. Just wanted to have everybody enjoy the show.
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ryansdad
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August 18, 2023, 11:44:54 AM »
John was a very nice guy from the mid 70s t early 80s my mother would sponsor a race for him were driver would get a set of colors owner would get a blanket and the trainer would get a training suit
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Fuguzzi
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August 18, 2023, 02:47:14 PM »
Anything special for the forgotten horse?
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harnessplop
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August 18, 2023, 04:00:39 PM »
No more fans at monticello, has a bad urine smell from niggers
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Fuguzzi
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August 18, 2023, 04:31:04 PM »
That crap isn't necessary. Whats wrong with you?
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toothman
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August 18, 2023, 05:24:20 PM »
John appeared to me to be a natural, from his cigar to his newfound head of hair.
I don't really remember Allen Finkelson's work that well, but John always had a feel for a good promotion. And I owe him a debt of gratitude for encouraging me to get in a jogcart and drive in 2 editions of the Bartenders Derby. What fun!
And then there's JM in the PM on Sunday nights.
And i'm sure he was a loving devoted husband.
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dougie
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August 18, 2023, 09:10:29 PM »
Yes toothman, i remember the "Bop Shop" on WVOS every sunday night. Some great old hits. John also played alot of those "obscure" titles. I know he misses it. He's a great guy!
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Fuguzzi
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August 18, 2023, 09:22:41 PM »
Btw, as many of you know, John is nothing like Catman, in looks or personality
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harnessplop
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August 18, 2023, 09:23:31 PM »
Quote from: Fuguzzi on August 18, 2023, 04:31:04 PM
That crap isn't necessary. Whats wrong with you?
Stating facts. Naggers all over monticello now..even forte knows its shithole
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