[FSPA] Scott Sidley

[Dave Hubbard]

I knew Scott for many years as "the guy who could fix anything."  I
remember coming early to league at VBH and finding him elbow-deep in
something, rebuilding flippers or fashioning his own springs out of random
bits of metal to keep something working.  I remember a good player who had
a knack for ripping out good games against me.  And yes, it was always your
fault if a machine ate your quarter.

It's hard to come up with memorable things to say, because seeing Scott at
a home tournament or league night wasn't particularly memorable - he was
always there, always around, always part of the scene.  Once we're back to
doing those things again, I think that's when it'll really hit for me.

It's tough to process.

       --- Dave

On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> 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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