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by tem123 from Derry, NH

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John H. McConnell 1923-2008
Apr 26, 2008 | 5:55 PM
Category: News
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As I was watching ESPN News this morning, I was saddened to learn that the majority owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets, John H McConnell, passed away yesterday at the age of 84.  He was one of the major reasons why the Columbus Blue Jackets was born as he put up the $80 million for the expansion fee for the new team.  He also felt it was more important to give back to the community as it was to keep building wealth. 

As a fan of the Blue Jackets, I wish that they would of made the playoffs this season so that they Mr. McConnell would of seen them in the playoffs.  However, the spirit on Mr. McConnell will live on as long as we feel the need to give to the community is more important than to build wealth.  There are items about Mr. McConnell in the Columbus Dispatch as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets website.

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I was born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Ashland High School. I'm a big Cleveland sports fan as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets. I keep up with the Indians and the Cavs on WTAM. I also love reading online newspapers as that is the main way I keep up with what is going on in Ohio. I am a conservative that relies on websites like the Ashbrook Center and talk radio to get most of my news of the day. I live in Derry, NH; and work at a postal facility in Nashua, NH. I go to Manchester, Providence, Pawtucket, and Portland, Maine; to watch minor league baseball and hockey to relax and to see the future major league baseball or hockey players.

Member Since: 2/4/2008


 

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