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Playing for J.J.

Gloucester running back learned much from his protege

John Nicastro, right, father of J.J. Nicastro, who died in July of a heart disease while awaiting a transplant, is seen with Gloucester running back Andrew Fulford.

(Globe Photo / Robert Spencer) John Nicastro, right, father of J.J. Nicastro, who died in July of a heart disease while awaiting a transplant, is seen with Gloucester running back Andrew Fulford.

By Julian Benbow

Globe Staff / November 22, 2007

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After J.J. Nicastro's July 16 funeral Mass, Andrew Fulford visited John Nicastro, J.J.'s father, who also had become Fulford's friend. He shed tears. He offered condolences. Then he offered the most important thing he had: his jersey. (Full article: 1326 words)