Name: Joe Bidoli Jr.
Age: 49
Residence: Hollidaysburg
High school: Bishop Guilfoyle, class of 1978
College: Community College of the Air Force
I usually attend games with: My father, Joe Sr., and my brother, Steve
My favorite sport: Baseball
My all-time favorite local player to watch while growing up: Johnny Moore
My all-time favorite local coach: Tom Audrey
My favorite high school team: Bishop Guilfoyle
My favorite college team: Penn State
My favorite pro team: A tie, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees
The most famous sports person I have ever met: David Robinson
My most prized sports photograph/memorabilia: My autographed Joe Paterno mini-helmet.
My sports claim to fame: I was part of the first Blair County umpire crew to work a state final for the PIAA, and I did it at Blair County Ballpark.
If I were the czar of local sports, the one thing I would change would be: Before you begin yelling at an official from your seat during a game, think about what it would feel like to be that official in that moment. Put yourself in their shoes.
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