Joe DePugh, Inspiration for Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ Dies
Joe DePugh, the man who inspired Bruce Springsteen's 1985 hit "Glory Days," has died of cancer. He was 75 years old."Just a moment to mark the passing of Freehold native and ballplayer Joe DePugh," Springsteen wrote on his social media on March 30. "He was a good friend when I needed one. 'He could throw that speedball by you, make you look like a fool'….Glory Days my friend."Springsteen and DePugh grew up […]