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Johnny Sain Obituary
Sain had a stroke in 2002 and had been in poor health. His death was confirmed by Knollcrest Funeral Home in Lombard, Ill.
Sain's best year was 1948, when he and Hall of Famer Spahn led the Boston Braves to the World Series, where they lost to Cleveland. It was during that season when the famous saying was born: "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain."
The Boston Post ran a poem by sports editor Gerald Hern that led to the catchy phrase about the Braves' two dominant pitchers - and the rest of their unheralded rotation.
"First we'll use Spahn, then we'll use Sain, Then an off day, followed by rain. Back will come Spahn, followed by Sain, And followed, we hope, by two days of rain," it read.
Sain was 139-116 with a 3.49 ERA in 11 seasons in the 1940s and 1950s, mostly with the Braves and New York Yankees. He won three straight World Series titles with Casey Stengel's Yankees from 1951-53.
The right-hander made his major league debut in 1942, then spent from 1943-45 in the military during World War II. He returned to the big leagues in 1946.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
103 Entries
Priya Sudrania
March 24, 2020
Does anybody know-about Mary Ann Sain's whereabouts/contact? She was our neighbor in Chicago.My kids still remember her. we tried her phone number and it is not in service. If anyone can share her contact with us that will be great. we want to check on her amidst this pandemic situation.
Brandy Sain Thomas
November 27, 2017
Heard about Johnny when I was a teenager but never got a chance to meet him
Robby Jones
March 26, 2015
My name is Robby Jones, first son of Ronda, and Grandson To Johnny Sain. My mother passed away yesterday and this has been an extremely emotional day for me and my family. It makes me happy to think that my Mom is now in heaven with her Daddy! She will always be a Daddy's Girl!
Harry Simpson
November 7, 2014
Rest Johnny, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
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Richie Zaremba
February 14, 2013
Hi, this is Richie Zaremba,I was the step grandson of the great Johnny Sain. Thank you for all of your nice comments,stories of memories gone by. Maryann my Grandmother really appreciate everyone's stories of love and admiration for him. He truly was a special man,and amazing storyteller. He would tell me all of these stories of his baseball years and he always got into his stories with so much passion in his voice and his eyes lit up with excitement, and as me being a hyper curious kid sometimes I just wanted to go and play with my toys, instead of sitting and listening about baseball players that I had never heard of lol I was a very hyperactive and nieve kid that I may not have really listened to his stories but I will always remember his love and great passion for the game. As I got older and wiser, especially in my teens, Johnny would give me words of advice, talked about important life lessons, and I remember some things he would talk about were stuff that I wouldnt have to worry about at the time, but I never forgot those talks. One that really stuck with me was to "Prepare Yourself To Take Care Of Yourself", meaning stay in school, go to work, save your money,and buy the things that you "need" and later you can buy things that you "want". Those few sentences stick with me all the time and have helped me now that im an adult. Johnny was a big health nut lol he always liked to find new ways or new things to help him stay as healthy as possible. I never will forget how much of a "Mr.Fix It" he was, he was always into repairing things or going to Sam's Club, (he loved that store). Everytime I went to my grandparents house, Johnny was either working on something new or going to card shows, he loved his fans so much. Johnny was such a greatful, selfless man. It was so hard to see him pass away too soon. I had so much respect for him and he will always be remembered and admired. -Richie Zaremba-
karen puyear
January 27, 2013
This is Karen puyear again my new ph number is 870 740 1936 and I still have that helmet if you are interested in having it please call me. I will hang onto it for awhile
Karen Puyear
January 9, 2013
I bought an army helmet from a garage sale in Blytheville AR. four yrs ago, the man i bought it from said it was Johnny Sain helmet. I am from Peoria Ill. and the man said he was in a nursing home, i see his daughter also is from blytheville. id love for her to have this if she would like to have it. please contact me at 1-870-623-7850 i live in Blytheville Ar. And would be more than happy to give this to Rhonda. thank you, and I am sorry for your loss.
Scott Gordon Patterson
April 23, 2012
Johnny was my pitching coach when I signed with Atlanta in 1980. He was caring, wise and a true mentor. He always took the time to help explain what pitching was all about - both physically and psychologically. After I retired and found myself helping kids with their pitching mechanics from time to time, I would always quote Johnny and the kids would be thrilled. A very gentle soul and a great, caring teacher. My condolences to the family. (Scott Gordon Patterson Los Angeles)
Jeff Murphy
September 14, 2010
To The Sain Family
I Had the Great Privilege may years ago of meeting Mr. Sain when he walked into my print shop in Downers Grove. We talk about compiling and printing his and Mr. Spahn major league stats for an autograph tour the two were doing.
All work stopped every time Johnny walked in. At every visit, all listened in awe of the details of each Pitch and the inning by inning descriptions told with Pride, Passion and Emotion.
Baseball was much more than a game to him. His Accomplishments were not just his, They were baseballs and all the players whom he took the field with.
His passion for the game a baseball was present in every word and his Sportsmanship an Honor are what made his era of baseball so great.
Mr. Sain was a True Gentlemen to which it was an Honor to have had any moments with.
Ronda Ball
May 30, 2010
I will always miss you, Dad! I love you, Ronda*
Peggy Morris/Wells
May 25, 2009
Johnny was my mother's first cousin. Her name was Alouise Holloway Morris. She spoke often of the times Johnny & his family visited and played ball with her brother, Max. I was not aware that he had died. I was looking for information to give my grandson on his famous relative. I am sorry I was never able to meet him. May God bless you.
Tom Janozik
March 1, 2009
As baseball season starts, I thought of Johnny Sain when I stopped over to pick-up a electric grater for my moms kugala dish, we talked for hours showing me the world-series bats talking about the pitching days and how he wore longjohns to keep loosen up ,as it was getting very late I didnt want to leave . I still look at the autograph pictures and autograph of Johnny Sain and Warren Spahn together. I wish I can turn back time and do it again.
Brian Hassett
December 22, 2008
Mr. Sain and my Uncle, Buddy Hassett played on the Navy's Cloudbusters Team in 1942 in a game against the Yankees/Indians at Yankee Stadium. Ted Williams and Johhny Pesky also played that game and the Yanks/Indians All Stars were managed by Babe Ruth. The Navy won the game.When he told me about it, he said it was the only box score from a game that he pitched that he did not have and I set out to find it. When I sent it to him he called with some great memories of my Uncle. He was truly a gentleman and his remembrance of my Uncle were deeply appreciated.
Brian Hassett
mario Iacono
November 30, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting John once at the wedding of my cousin Geaorge Iacono and it was a great moment in my life.
Brenda Jakious
April 17, 2008
Dear MaryAnn,
I apologize for my delay in sending you my deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband, Johnny.
I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny a couple different times while you and I worked for MetLife. He was a very charming, friendly man.
I hope time is healing your heart and easing your grief.
God Bless.
~Brenda J.
Lori Sain
April 5, 2008
I am a distant relative of Johnny Sain. I did get to speak to him on the telephone once and he was nice enough to send me some autographed items which I was very glad to get and still have.
jack SPRINGER
January 24, 2008
My older sister worked with johnny sain wife at metlife.I never got a chance to meet him but avid braves fan here.Sister gave my tape of first game of world series that he won 1 to 0 against bob feller.think 1948
J David Patterson
December 13, 2007
When I was an eight year old kid, Johnny played ball with me, albeit briefly, many years ago on Pine Street in front of my grandmother's home (Mrs. Gregg) in Newport, Arkansas. A young George Kell was there also. Years later, as a staff writer for Ford Motor Company, I would again meet Johnny in Detroit, at Tiger Stadium, to interview him for an article in "Ford World". What a guy! Bet he's up there smiling down on us, tossing a ball with the angels. RIP, Kind Sir.
MARYANN SAIN
December 2, 2007
MY DEAR SWEET JOHN
IT'S BEEN A YEAR NOW AND YOU STILL WALK WITH ME EVERYDAY. A DAY DOESN'T GO BY THAT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT REMINDS ME OF YOU.
IF EVER THERE WAS A MAN ABOVE ALL MEN THIS WAS YOU. IF EVER THERE WAS A MAN THAT MADE THE LOVE OF YOUR BUSINESS AS A BALL PLAYER AND COACH THAT WAS YOU.
YOU WERE MY HUSBAND, MY LOVER AND MY BEST FRIEND AS WELL AS MY TEACHER.
HOW DO I KNOW - ITS BECASE I WAS MARRIED TO YOU FOR 34 WONDERFUL YEARS. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
WAIT FOR ME
MARYANN
Charles Lipsey
November 4, 2007
Wow... how time goes by so quickly.. Almost a yr since the passing of John Sain. I made it to 61. Boston Wins 07 Series, Torre leaves Yanks 2 manage Dodgers, A Rod going some where, maybe 2 Dodgers also. What a player he has become & will B. Will break Bonds home run record if he stays healthy. I was hooping someone would have posted a Picture of John Sain by know. Since most of us were 2 young 2 remember his great playing days. Some of his baseball cards would B very nice, ft & bk. God Bless U Mr Baseball.
Jackie Murphree
September 14, 2007
I just stumbled across this today searching on the internet for Sain family history. My mother passed away in spring of 2006, so I did not know of Johnny's death. He was my mother's first cousin. My grandmother was Legal Tender Sain
Rachel K.
July 15, 2007
As a person whom his life briefly touched, my deepest condolences. In caring for John he and his family spent more time on issues not concerning themselves and made sure I had two autographed keepsakes for my two sons. They were angelic and unique, may this piece of him always remain here. God Bless
Nicholas Seifert
May 7, 2007
John, just heard of your passing and am so sorry. In the early 90s, I took my ten year old son to St.Louis to meet you and Warren Spahn (we drove by car from Livonia Michigan). Because of you we had a wonderful trip, and I have a great picture of the 3 of you which I eventually got autographed. YOU SHOULD BE IN THE HOF.,"Spawn and Sain-pray for rain", and God Bless Johnny Sain, a great American.
JOYCE SAIN
March 30, 2007
Sorry;
Johnny Sain will be missed.
JOYCE SAIN-from Detroit Michigan
daniel sain
February 9, 2007
i regret that this is a part of my family that i have never had the chance to get to know,growing up i would always have my coaches in school ask me if i was kin to johnny sain and having a cousin by the same name in amarillo,texas,i would always say yes not really knowing who they were referring to.in middle school when asked by my coach the same question and my answer being the same,he said the baseball player?i said i did not know my cousin had started playing baseball,well when i asked my dad,he said that my coach was talking about his uncle,well i just want to offer my condolences.
Debby & Kasey Zaremba
December 25, 2006
John,
On this first Christmas without you, you are definitely missed, but always loved and never forgotten. With our love, Merry Christmas.
sterling marks
December 7, 2006
the world lost a great man in johnny sain. great pitcher and even greater man.he befriended me in richmond, va. as pitching coachfor braves. he will be missed greatly.
Tommy Smith
December 5, 2006
Johnny You will be missed dearly Thanks for the great memories you have given me over the years being a little boy from Bellville ,AR knowing your Sister and Brother Inlaw the great pictures they had in the corner of your Gas Station there let me know you where very special and the Stories i was told of your great Baseball Playing Days i was only about 7 at the time but later we talked and u send my boy a autograpH that we have still to this day ILL NEVER FORGET YOU JOHNNY God Bless You and Your Family Your Friend Tommy Smith ,Sachse,Texas 75048
Charles Lipsey
December 3, 2006
Cooperstown is missing 1 great ball player & coach. John Sain played with many great players & coached many young players that became Hall of Famers. Today, I dont beleive a pitcher could pitch 9 complete games in 29 days. I thank Ronda, who Ive know 5 years, for letting me into her dads life as a baseballer. At 60, I was 2 young to remember him pitching but Ronda showed me the way with all the articles & pics she shared with me. What a pitcher & coach he was. I never met John, but feel I knew him. He servered his country in WWII & in baseball. The rain in Havana let John rest in peace. God bless him, Mary Ann & all his family.
Ronda Sain-Ball
December 3, 2006
My dad. My hero. My motivator.
I will remember the comfort I always felt when I laid my hand inside yours, especially when I needed your strength to get me through a rough time. Then you would turn to me and say, "I never knew of anything that didn't have a way of working out..............somehow." And, it always did.
I think of you everyday and will always hold you near and dear to my heart. I love you, Dad.
God bless Mary Ann for "everything." She is, as you would say, "Really something!"
John Sain
December 1, 2006
My grandfather, Luther Glendon Sain, remembered when Johnny Sain came to visit his family in Arkansas. They played stick ball with all of the men in the family for hours. I was even named after him at the insistence of my grandfather, and my son is the spitting image of Johnny. The Sain's in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico send their condolences to the family and say thanks for the memories.
Rick Zaremba
November 29, 2006
On behalf of the Sain family and especially for my mom, Mary Ann Sain, who had been married to John for over 34 years, thank you to everyone for all the kind words and thoughts that have been eloquently expressed here.
Take away John's famous connection's with such people as Warren Spahn, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, nine World Series, four 20 game seasons, and coaching a multitude of 20 game winners and John was truly just a simple gentleman, friend, teacher, salesman, storyteller, positive preacher and thinker and foremost husband, father, grandfather and uncle to many. For that, he was most proud.
He will definitely be missed by our family, and remembered as someone who valued and celebrated life to the fullest, treating everyone he met with a handshake and a smile.
He was blessed in life, by the experiences that many of us can only dream about. We were blessed to be a small part of it.
"Spahn and Sain and Pray For Rain" and as was so appropriate, in the little town of Havana, Arkansas were John was laid to rest two weeks ago, we had a glorious rain!
Thank you to all.The stories and remeberences that many of you have shared have helped frame his lasting memory.
Chris Clawson
November 21, 2006
Coach Sain was a great baseball man with even greater baseball stories. I still use one of my favorite quotes of his, "A slider isn't anything more than a curveball with a little extree on it."
He will be missed by anyone that had the luck to be around him for even a moment!
Jose Alvarez
November 20, 2006
Dear Mary Ann & Family,
I am sorry to hear the news about Johnny. He was the best pitching coach any player could have had treating you the same if you were a first round prospect or a guy on the way out. I have many great memories of him as a coach and a friend. He sent me some really neat articles a couple of years ago and I will treasure them.
It was good to speak with you a few months ago. May God Bless you and the family.
Sincerely, Jose Alvarez
Scott Matteson
November 13, 2006
Thank you for being a great person, a great coach and player. May God bless your family.
WILLIAM MIKSANEK
November 13, 2006
Prayers and wishes for the family on their loss
Joyce DePrizio
November 12, 2006
I had the greatest opportunity to spend a day with Mr. Sain in Boston a few years back. He was here for a private signing and I picked him up and stayed with him for the day. After the signing we enjoyed a wonderful dinner and he told us so many stories. I only wished my Dad could have met him. He always talked about what a great player he was. My prayers are with all of his family. He was truely loved and will be greatly missed. God Bless.
Sue Eichhorst
November 12, 2006
Mary Ann
I was so sorry to learn of John's passing. I remember when you first met him and told all of us at MetLife about the new man in your life. It was an honor to know John. My prayers are with you.
BILL BURNETT
November 12, 2006
I remenber listening to the world series in 1948 and Johnny beating Feller 1 to 0. you was my hero then as well as now.
scotty barnes
November 12, 2006
johnny was one of the great ones we will miss him
Carolyn Nolan
November 11, 2006
John,it was a pleasure to have know such a great man. You are a true legend and will be missed. Marion, my thoughts are with you and God Bless you and your family.
Marilyn Szatkowski
November 11, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Billy Jean Horne
November 11, 2006
So many memories - the world knew Johnny as a great ball player and gentleman - I knew him as Uncle Frank and Aunt Eva's pride and joy. The teenager that had time to put up with the little kid, the adult that always took time to "visit" when we ran into each other. A vanished friend but never a forgotten one.
Billy Jean (McBride) Horne
Amanda
November 11, 2006
you will be miss
Bill Gaudry
November 10, 2006
Ah, Johnny Sain. The pitching coach who encouraged (then) career relief pitcher Wilbur Wood into becoming a starting pitcher. To paraphrase something Hawk Harrelson might say, Sain was a "Cadillac" among baseball professionals - - - and it don't take long for a "Caddy" to "warm up!" God rest his soul!
Rose & Bob Grace
November 10, 2006
I love you very much and will be missed.
Jenny Murphy-Quinton
November 10, 2006
I love you very much you will be missed.
Bill & Cindy Stevens
November 10, 2006
You were the best uncle and will be miss so very much!
David Bader
November 10, 2006
while the braves were in boston, they were my favorite team........far better than the red sox as fan favorites.........
i remember johnny pitching at braves field on commonwealth ave in boston.......they were a terrific team of ballplayers, and i always enjoyed watching him pitch as a 12-year-old growing up in boston...that team and all of its players captured the hearts of most kids growing up in that area.....i finally met him and warren spahn, 50 years later when they were in columbus, ohio in 1998.........both were kind enough to sign several braves field memorabilia for me.........including a photo of johnny on the mound that i had taken during a game against the brooklyn dodgers in 1948....
my heartfelt condolences to the family.........
Anthony alessi
November 10, 2006
A great baseball player
DON CODY
November 10, 2006
I didn't know you nor ever met you, but I went through USAF basic training with your cousin, Percy, and he always spoke highly of you. Besides, I too remember, "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain."
John Lucia
November 10, 2006
Johnny played well before my time as I was born in 1970. But whenever a former or present MLB player passes it is as if a family member passes as well. That is the love and strength of a MLB fan.
Rest well Johnny.
ETERNAL BASEBALL FAN
November 10, 2006
And then the Lord came, first he took Spahnie,and then he took Sain.
Ernat Family
November 9, 2006
We had the privilege of meeting Mr. Sain at a local book store when our then three year old son walked up to him to ask his favorite color. Mr. Sain pointed to our son's blue shirt and said "That looks like a good one". We didn't realize whom we were speaking with until Mr. Sain went out to his car and came back with autographed photos for our son. We've kept them in his baby book for him ever since. Mr. Sain made quite an impression on all of us!
Steve Baumley
November 9, 2006
Great down to earth guy, had the pleasure of speaking with him as a kid and Ill never forget it. He gave me his address and I sent him a photo, he sent back 10 different things signed, a true class-act nice guy....and not a bad ball player.
Anthony Hardock
November 9, 2006
God Bless You John and may He welcome you unto the eternal comfort of His bosom. I had the great pleasure of personally meeting you at the Norfolk Tides Ballpark in Norfolk, Virginia. I will cherish forever, the autographed baseball you passed to me.
Jeff Webb Sr.
November 9, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ed and Ardath Shafer
November 9, 2006
Deepest sympathies to the family over the loss of your loved one. Johnny is a man who will be long remembered.
Louis R Perini III
November 9, 2006
On behalf of the Perini family please accept our heartfelt sincere condolences to the Sain family on the passing of the great beloved Johnny Sain. I had the opportunity to meet John at the 50th reunion of the boston braves in boston, a true gentelmen, champion and legend of the game of baseball. Baseball fan's have lost a true ambassodor of the game.
Bill Nicholson
November 9, 2006
Johhny Sain was a great competitor and a gentleman both on and off the diamond. He made me proud to be a Braves fan during my youth in the 1940s.
Joseph Yuros
November 9, 2006
I Loved to watch him pitch.
Loretta Snell
November 9, 2006
Dear MaryAnn...Our heartfelt condolences on John's passing. I am so glad Bob and I got to visit with him and you last Thursday. To the end he was the consumate gentleman....the last thing he said to us was....I appreciate....and we could fill in the balance of the sentence.....You are in our prayers......Love you, Lor and Bob
Tobey Perini
November 9, 2006
God bless John...our family was blessed to know you
Willie Mo Pena
November 9, 2006
THis guys was a guy's guy. A man's man. A true baseball man. He knew pitching well, but he knew life better. He was a man who lived everyday as if it was his last. He will be rememered for baseball, but also for the great person he was. Now GOd has a pitching coach Johnny Sain, you will be missed.
Larry Wood
November 9, 2006
I didn't know this gentleman except by reputation. The record speaks fot itself. A accomplished as he was as a professional athlete, Johnny was legendary in his success at mentoring others. The players loved him and therefore flourished under his tutelage. Simply the best ever.
God Bless Johnny. May he rest in peace.
November 9, 2006
Johnny made all of his relatives,neighbors and friends in Arkansas so proud. He will always be our hero.We loved Johnny and send our love and prayers to Mary Ann and the family. Johnny will be greatly missed.
Othalene & Wayne Inman (Belleville,AR.)
Tom Mortenson
November 9, 2006
My family and I had the honor of knowing John and Mary Ann. They were a wonderful couple. I always felt John's baseball accomplishments were never given complete recognition. That's because he was a modest gentleman. The world needs more people like him. He was the salt of the earth.
J. Michael Sain
November 9, 2006
My condolences to the Sain family. John F. has always been a "special cousin" to our family and he made us very proud of the name. My late father, Joseph Milton Sain, was a huge fan of the Braves until he died. Thanks, Johnny, we'll miss you.
Chris, Norma, & Taylor Grace
November 9, 2006
My God bless the Sain family in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What an amazing man.
Tim Rathkamp
November 9, 2006
Johnny Sain was the most under-rated Coach in Baseball History, and as a Big Fan of his methods, I learned how to use a positive approach to coaching young Baseball players....Thank you, Johnny.......Rest in Peace, my friend....you will be missed.
Mike Dugan
November 9, 2006
Major League Baseball has lost one of its dearest brothers with the passing of Johnny Sain.
I had the privlege of introducing John to my son who is now 29.
While recovering from cancer in the mid 1980's I contacted Johnny and was happy to get his autograph.
Char (Harness) Piotrowski
November 9, 2006
I know John has been sick for quite some time now, I have been praying for you all. I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend the services as I am out of town. John was quite a guy. I will never forget him.
Joseph Thomas
November 9, 2006
Great man, baseball player and coach
Bart Campanella
November 9, 2006
I became a Braves fan in 1948 as an 11 year old great memories of Spahn and Sain then pray for rain still a Braves fan.rest Johnny!
Noel Thompson, Noel
November 9, 2006
He was always a classy person and will be missed. We need more people like him in the game and in life.
Jesse Gray
November 8, 2006
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Sain when I was a young boy. My Aunt Mary was his secretary at his auto business. What a wonderful person he was.
Stewart COHEN
November 8, 2006
Thank you for your contribution to the history of my team - the Braves. My condolences to your family and friends.
tim doby
November 8, 2006
thanks for all you did for your country, baseball and the braves rest in peace
Tom Pillion
November 8, 2006
God bless another of my childhood heros who has gone to his rest...he was a member of my favorite NY Yankees during the first year I can remember following baseball.
Dan Lynn
November 8, 2006
Almost 3 years to the day that Warren Spahn left us. Johnny Sain and Spahnie are young again and in Heaven's pitching rotation. I remember when the Braves sent Coach Sain to work with the young Braves pitchers in Richmond. I thought that was a smart move. Johnny Sain was one of the rare great players who coach actually teach players. He will be missed. I wish I could have seen him pitch.
David
November 8, 2006
Thanks for the story AJC. I was unaware of Mr. Sain's military service during WWII.
Thank you for serving your country and the Braves!
J H
November 8, 2006
This was a great man who was not only a great ballplayer but he fought for his country in ww2
Mike Ingalls
November 8, 2006
A great Brave,a wonderful pitching coach and a great guy.
Thanks Johnny
Joey & Angie Graham
November 8, 2006
Our prayers are with you. The world of Baseball has lost a great one.
Formica Dinette
November 8, 2006
Gone but not forgotten!
Dave Lewis
November 8, 2006
A winner in every respect!
Lorenzo McCoy
November 8, 2006
I am too young to remember Mr. Sain. But he will truly be missed by not only Atlantan but baseball fans accross America. RIP
Christopher Jackson
November 8, 2006
May God bless Mr.Sain, He was one who made the Braves great
Patty Rasmussen
November 8, 2006
According to Jim Kaat, one of his many successful pupils, Sain was a "true Arkansas gentleman." Sain deserves to be the first pitching coach enshrined in Cooperstown. Condolences to his devoted wife, Mary Ann.
John Hoar, D.M.D.
November 8, 2006
It's not always true that the old Braves were the best ones but to someone who was eleven years old in 1948, it just seemed that way. We will still have the memories...
B. Fretz
November 8, 2006
With John up there now, the Almighty's got Himself one heck of a tandem. And He doesn't have to rely on rain for day three.
Matthew Collier
November 8, 2006
Mr. Sain's daughter Rhonda taught my younger sister in elementary school. She was kind enough to bring us calendars, posters, and other things that Mr. Sain had autographed. Everything that I have heard and read about this man indicates that he was one of the classiest men to play the game of baseball. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sain family.
Bob Gourdeau, Sr.
November 8, 2006
Thank you for all of my good times at Braves field in Boston. You were my hero. God bless you.
Hank Moose
November 8, 2006
One of my two all time favorite Bravos with Mr. Spann, and he will truely be missed by all Braves fans!
M.W. Holland
November 8, 2006
Many fans are too young to remember, but Sain was truly one of the all-time great Braves.
May God grant comfort to his family and friends.
Steve Getty
November 8, 2006
Johnny Sain was more than an all-star pitcher. And more than a "popular pitching coach" as the a.p. story says. Lets not forget, Leo Mazzone learned a lot from Sain, and passed it on to Braves pitchers for 25 years! So you could say his contribution to Braves baseball was more than part of a Spahn and Sain duo.....but all the way through to the next century. Another legend indeed, has passed.
harry loveless
November 8, 2006
1948 world series. johnny sain beat bob feller 1-0.
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