Chuck Ridenour passes

[fanofthegame]

www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/12/29/jakes-take-chuck-ridenour-was-is-and-always-will-be-a-legend/69758448007/

The article says it all. One man covered sports in Shelby from little league baseball to articles about kids playing at the next level. He and I used to chat every Friday on the sidelines at football games. He didn’t do it for himself or to garner attention. He wanted kids and their families to open that paper and see their accomplishments in print. It honestly would take a team of reporters to replace him. Prayers to his family. He’ll be missed.

[Willard Fillmore]

Died way too young.

[baldref]

Chuck was one of the last of a dying breed of hometown sports reporters. Not a homer, but a genuine, honest, dedicated reporter who cared about the kids more than the outcome pf any game. Thats why in all the years I've known him, he always put the youth of Shelby first and foremost above anything and everything He understood that a tee ball picture of a a youngster was just as important as the all-league superstar. He was at every event every day rain or shine AS fan correctly noted it will take a team of reporters to replace him. Rest in Peace, my friend and thanks.