WATCH: Funeral service for Guardians superfan John Adams. Cleveland Guardians drummer John Adams will be laid to rest today.
News 5 livestream event Adams, a pillar of the Guardians institution and the team's official No. 1 fan, began his time with the team as a kid, banging on seats at Old Municipal Stadium. He has been honored with his own bobblehead by the team, a Great Lakes Beer named in his honor and just recently was inducted into the Cleveland Guardians Distinguished Hall of Fame. The induction came with a bronzed drum and his bleacher seat being moved to Heritage Park in his honor.
Adams' health began to decline several years ago; in December 2020 he had undergone triple bypass surgery, a heart valve replacement and suffered from thyroid issues. These health-related issues coupled with the pandemic kept him away from his bleacher seat during the 2020 and 2021 baseball seasons.The team said that the community is invited to make a donation to the John J. Adams Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers.
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