[FSPA] Scott Sidley

[Joe Kosack]

This really sucks.

I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house.  Scott took it upon himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.

When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too much.  I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my side.  Hell, I couldn’t have ever tuna tournament without him.

At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our players or alumni were doing well.  When I made my only run in the Pinburgh A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.

Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn’t there for our last season of VBH and a lot of us didn’t know what was going on yet, and that is lost.  For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our league lives.  From Scott informing us that we’re putting the quarters in wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball, Scott could always be counted on.  Scott will be missed terribly my all of us, and league pinball for me won’t be the same without him.

Joe K

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On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:


Joe:

Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer that have't been played on for 15-20 years.  He got 4 of 5 working great and they are still being played on today.  Yes he was always checking with me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal function and was always there to check things out.  Whenever I got a new machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues.  It was always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he worked on my machines.

He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.

Rob T




-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley

I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away.  As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years.  Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.

For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years.  He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents.  I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more.  Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.

For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning.  He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on.  He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything.  And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.

I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.

Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.

--Joe
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