John Wolff

John Wolff

Joined: Jan 13, 2025

John is a FanSided Contributor to Rising Apple with a passion for sports. He worked with the NIT College Basketball tournament, then with the New York Knicks and Rangers, before dedicating 16 years to the Long Island Ducks baseball team, serving as the team's Vice President during his final four years. A die-hard baseball fan, seeing the New York Mets win the World Series takes the top spot on his sports bucket list.

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May 24, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a two run double in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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