“Da oltre quarant’anni mi paga per fare cose per cui avrei pagato io,” Gianni Angelucci said when receiving the Carlino d’Oro.
Gianni Angelucci, a sports journalist in Jesi, died on Tuesday evening at the age of 82, QdM Notizie reported. Throughout his career, his passion for basketball drove his writing, alongside coverage of volleyball and football with the Jesina club. He was known for his professional rigor, altruism, and gentle approach to relationships.
Angelucci joined Il Resto del Carlino in 1982. During the newspaper’s 140th-anniversary celebrations, the publication honored him as a core pillar of the newsroom by awarding him the Carlino d’Oro.
In the 1990s, Angelucci worked as the press officer for Aurora Basket and founded Basket Notizie, serving as director of the club’s official publication. Colleagues remembered his deep statistical knowledge and distinct writing style.
“Con Gianni se ne va una penna elegantissima, un uomo con uno stile ben definito, memoria storica del basket jesino, cultore delle curiosità e dei numeri,” Paolo Rosati told QdM Notizie of his long-time press box colleague.
Pallacanestro Jesi also issued a statement honoring his legacy as a basketball historian who engaged readers before games even tipped off.
Local officials and sports organizations shared their memories following his passing. Samuele Animali, a deputy mayor and sports councilor, noted Angelucci’s warmth and dedication.
“Gianni, con tutta la sua splendida famiglia, è stato un amico, prima ancora che un collega che mi coinvolgeva per scrivere di pallacanestro,” Animali told QdM Notizie.
Pallacanestro Jesi highlighted his commitment to the local team, noting that he purchased a season ticket ahead of the previous year rather than accepting a press pass.
“Non voglio l’accredito, mi fa piacere dare una mano nel mio piccolo,” Angelucci told club representatives when buying his ticket.
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