John Alan Wright

Dec. 4, 1963 - Oct. 10, 2016

 

Countless people give of their time with absolutely no ask for themselves. And throughout high schools all over the nation, people step up to help kids and those who love and care about them. At duPont Manual in Louisville, the Crimsons had one of those gentlemen in 2013 Hall of Famer John Wright.

 

John was the founding member of OldGoatRadio.com. He, along with his son David, Buzz Frank and a team of others have been broadcasting Manual sporting events for years, bringing athletic events, interviews and information to the Manual fan and alumni base for years. His loss is a big one.

 

Why would I post this?

Why would some Colerain fan care one way or the other?

How would he even know?

 

Well, because John and his team had a significant impact on my life and the lives of several others in Colerain township.

 

The Old Goats reached out to us at WeAreColerain.com in the summer of 2009 when they found out we would be playing against each other for the next two years. The first game was at Colerain and the Cards won, 42-0. However, the Old Goats could not have been more excited to make the trip to Cincy and take in all that Colerain has to offer. We went out to eat and just had a great night talking high school football. Needless to say, they returned the favor in 2010 when Colerain made the trip to Louisville.

 

John and his team helped give us the confidence to launch into internet broadcasting of sporting events at Colerain. They showed us their set up and how easy it could be done. We haven't missed broadcasting a Colerain game since 2009, thanks in large part to John and his team of Old Goats at Manual.

 

Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the Manual community for their loss. His legacy will endure forever in Crimson history. :sorry:

 

-CardinalsFan

Very classy gesture! Much condolences to Mr. Wrights family.