John S Kostyo

Birthdate:  April 18, 1967

Where born: Lorain, Ohio

Height: 6-4

Weight: 290(down from upper 300’s and still losing)

Eyes: Green

Hair: Dark Brown

 

Family:

Kid’s Name(s) and ages: Jeremy(14), Jessica (12), Chris(20).

What are they doing: My Sunday plays sports, avid baseball player and linebacker for the 8th football team.  My daughter, Jesse, also is a good athlete and does/will play sports.  Although, I think she loves the equestrian track she is on as well.  My other daughter is going to college and working.

Pets: Jordan and Andy (retired greyhound racers) and Fish

What types of vacations do you take: Anywhere and anytime I can go…

I went to Greece and Italy a couple years ago.  Mexico last year

 

Career:

College and Major: Tri-C in Parma, Oh and Phoenix University online, IT Business Management

Employer: TEK Systems

Type of Work: Computers

 

Delcal:

Origin of our team name: The nickname Kozz was given to me by my friends years ago, one of them is in the league with us.  So, I use that and reference the city I live in and my nickname.

Number of Years: 3 years I think, from 2001

Remarkable Moment(s): Playing in the Decal championship in the first year I was in the league and he drove from Chicago just to play me.  Now, rebuilding my team which is a lot of fun with my favorite player.  Still building memories, but have all the confidence this league is here to stay.

 


Things you like about it: Elite-caliber competition (well put by Larry, had to plagiarize) ….  Structure and enthusiasm everyone has for the league and their teams…

Needs improvement: Dice, make them roll the way I expect them to…

Typical DelCal playing setting: On the couch in front of the TV

 

Strat-O and Baseball:

Your favorite single Strat-O Card: Every time Manny Remarez has a card it is awesome

How long have you played Strat-O: Since I was in High School, and some jerk I know(in this league(Bear..aka John Hughes)) got me hooked on it playing at his house.

What is your favorite MLB team: Cleveland Indians.

Who is your favorite baseball player: Manny Ramirez, between randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan as far as pitchers go, bring the heat and catch it if you can.

Who is the best player ever: THE BABE, no doubt about it.  Could hit, pitch and if he played today would average at least 100 HR’s a year….

Best team:94 -95 Cleveland Indians, man the could score runs at will

 

Hobbies:

What sports do you play: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Golf, Football

What other hobbies and interests: Movies, OA, Computers; Reading; Sports  

Favorite Movie: Star Wars, Animal House, Blazzin Saddles

Most recent book read: Abstinece