Today’s New York Times sports section spotlights Westport’s John Baumann, the 2004 Staples basketball star who is an Ivy League standout at Columbia University.
John Baumann takes part in the Varsity Vogue fashion show in 2004 at Mitchells of Westport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow file photo
The Times said that Baumann’s aggressive style of play has earned him the nickname Rambo.
“His family nickname is the cute John-John,” the newspaper said., “but at a muscular 6 feet 7 inches, Baumann attacks life with a raw tenacity that makes the Rambo name appropriate.”
The Times noted that Baumann has averaged 15.0 points a game and 6.4 rebounds and, as a pitcher for the Columbia baseball team, he tied for the team lead with five victories and led the Lions in strikeouts and complete games last season.
Way to go John John
John is truly one of the nicest and well liked super jock exports from Westport. Great family too
Very nice Baumanns be proud