johnny egan

Former Baltimore professional athletes such as Colts defensive end Gino Marchetti and Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer find ways to stay in shape as they advance in age.

The giant spark plug in Johnny Egan's attic is nearly as big as he is. A gift from Bullets fans, the 4-foot trophy depicts the spunky guard's role on Baltimore's NBA team one-half century ago. Then, he'd come off the bench, time after time, to ignite the offense or fire up the defense.