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Even the Phillies reached out when the founder of McCusker’s Tavern died on opening day: ‘He became South Philly’s father’

John McCusker, a lifelong baseball fan, ran McCusker’s Tavern for more than 56 years before he died in March.

John McCusker (inset) was the founder of McCusker's Tavern in South Philly. He died on opening day of the Phillies season.
John McCusker (inset) was the founder of McCusker's Tavern in South Philly. He died on opening day of the Phillies season.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff / Inset photo courtesy of Douglas McCusker