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Blue Wahoos Press Box Dedicated To John Appleyard
October 27, 2020
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have dedicated the press box at Blue Wahoos Stadium in memory of John Appleyard.
Appleyard, a longtime long historian, died last week at age 97. He was an author of more than 120 books and monographs that included mystery stories, family histories and novels. His histories included in-depth accounts of all phases of local government.
He served as a radio broadcaster for the Blue Wahoos from 2016-2020, signing a lifetime contract with the team in 2018. At the conclusion of the 2019 season, he received the team’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the growth of Minor League baseball in Pensacola and the sport across the area.
“When you look back at the history of Pensacola, the best parts have John Appleyard in them,” Blue Wahoos owner
Quint Studer said. “His legacy will continue across the city and no one who knew him will forget his impact.”
A public memorial for Appleyard was held Monday afternoon at the Blue Wahoos stadium.
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What a treasure this man was! I had this gentleman for a patient a few years back. He was so kind and appreciative of anything I did for him, even though it was my “job”. Perfect gentleman and patient. Before he discharged home, he had his wife bring one of his books to give me. He put a personal note inside, signed and gave it to me as a gift. He was a gift to our beautiful city and to us. Thank you Mr. Appleyard for sharing your knowledge, kindness and love.
John Appleyard was a great patriot and American and one of the kindest , greatest men that I have ever met..He flew on Eastern Airlines almost every week back in the 60’s and 70’s…We always loved having him on our early morning flights to ATL..Always a gentlemen and always willing to talk about the history of our city and county..He will be greatly missed…We all loved him…
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