John and Jonny Watterson

Name: John J. Watterson

Town: Marlborough, N.H.

Age: 78

Birth date: August 8, 1924

Birthplace: Boston

Occupation: Retired. Formerly vice president of Oil & Plumbing & Heating Co.

How I would describe myself: Family man with a passion for baseball.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: President of Keene, N.H., Babe Ruth League; Treasurer of North Adams SteepleCats; held many offices with American Legion, VFW, Moose Lodge, Kiwanis Club President. In World War II for three years and Korean War for one year.

Family: Wife, Barbara; five children (four boys, one girl); and six grandchildren.

Education: Paris (Texas) Junior College, 1 year; University of New Hampshire, three years, senior-year captain of baseball team.

Personal hero/role model: Harold Burby of Marlborough, N.H.

Why is this person a hero/role model to you? He was like an older brother, we were inseparable growing up and we still see and talk to each other.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Marriage of 52 years with Barbara and raising and educating five children who are now solid citizens. My success (with the help of many others) in all phases of baseball including player, coaching, and administrating. Being a member of the Keene City Council for six years.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “Listen. You don’t learn much when you are talking.”

The best advice you can give someone: Never give up.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “Play Ball,” by John Feinstein.

Favorite TV show: “60 Minutes” and sports

Favorite radio show: Rush Limbaugh

Pet peeve: People who want something for nothing, who don’t want to earn it.

Hobbies/interests: Anything about baseball, current events, politics and world events.

Name: Jonny Watterson

Name: Jonny Watterson

Town: North Adams

Age: 23

Birth date: June 11, 1979

Birthplace: Keene, N.H.

Occupation: President/general manager of the North Adams SteepleCats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League; Snapple merchandiser.

How would I describe myself: Extremely competitive person who wants to win and excel at everything I do, while at the same time valuing what it means to treat people the right way.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: N/A

Family: Son of Kevin and Heather Watterson; one brother, Ryan, 21, currently attends Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisc.; and grandfather, John Watterson (SteepleCats’ treasurer), and grandmother, Barbara Watterson, (SteepleCats vice president)

Education: A.B. degree in history, Princeton University, 2001; Keene (N.H.) High School, 1997.

Personal hero/role model: My father Kevin (president of the NECBL’s Keene Swamp Bats).

Why is this person a hero/role model to you? His supreme dedication and tireless work ethic toward any undertaking he decides to tackle. Whether it be his job, the Swamp Bats, an NECBL committee, coaching my youth baseball teams, anything -- he makes it his priority and cares deeply about it. His handling of people is something I will always strive to emulate; he really can bring many differing types of people and get them to come to a compromise.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Earning my history degree from Princeton University; earning two NCAA tournament bids by virtue of winning back-to-back Ivy League championships (2000 and 2001) in baseball and helping Princeton to its first NCAA tournament victory (2001, 11-6 victory over Citadel) in 36 years; earning co-MVP honors of the 2000 NECBL All-Star Game; earning 2000 NECBL Most Improved Player Award as well as 2000 NECBL 2nd-team All League Outfielder; winning NECBL championship in 2000 as a member of Keene Swamp Bats; earning First-Team All Ivy Utility Player honors in 2000 for Princeton University.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”

The best advice you can give someone: I used to live by these words on the baseball field but they also apply to real life: Don’t let the highs get too high or the low’s get too low. What I mean by that is, if things are going very well for you at any given point, don’t gloat or rest on your laurels, just keep on doing what you have been doing. And likewise, if things are going poorly -- keep working hard and you’ll come out of it. It really is all about living, playing, or working on an even keel.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “The Summons,” by John Grisham

Favorite TV show: “The Shield”

Favorite radio show: Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh radio programs

Pet peeve: New York Yankees’ postseason dominance. (Diehard Red Sox fan here!)

Hobbies/Interests: Lifting weights/running; following all four major New England sports teams.