With deep sadness, we acknowledge the death of Craig Clary, who passed away leaving behind a legacy that shaped high school sports in Baltimore, Maryland, and Catonsville, Maryland. Craig lived in Baltimore, Maryland, and proudly came from Catonsville, Maryland, a community that felt his presence on sidelines, in press boxes, and in countless conversations about the games and athletes he loved. His passing marks the end of an era for local sports and for everyone who ever felt seen because Craig took the time to write their name.
Craig Clary was a Sports Kid in the purest sense, and he never outgrew it. From playing soccer and baseball at Catonsville High School to becoming the gold standard of a high school sports reporter, Craig lived and breathed athletics with joy and sincerity. His obituary cannot fully capture how intentional he was about celebrating others. He never chased controversy, never hunted for scandal. His purpose was simple and rare: make athletes proud to be written about. And he did that every single time.
Craig passed away having given his entire heart to the teams he covered. The Comets, Vikings, Warriors, Wolverines, Gaels, Sailors, and countless others were not just assignments to him. They were family. Even after print faded, Craig did not. He showed up with his notebook, his shorthand, his tape recorder, and his unmistakable smile. He preserved moments others overlooked and treated high school sports like the history it truly is.
To Craig’s family, please know that his death has left a space that cannot be filled, but his influence will not disappear. His obituary stands as proof that a life spent uplifting others matters. Craig Clary passed away, but the pride, kindness, and passion he gave so freely will continue to echo through every gym, field, and fan who remembers him.
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