Street Legend Johnny Fernandez aka PINGUITA Original Ball Buster RIP

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[@CUTS67]

Damn haven't heard BallBusters since The Funhouse and that area you talkin about is called SugarHill where the Dirty 30 precinct is.

[@JoseBaez-hg5es]

Thank you for the video, in Junior High School 52, I had a friend named Marcos Gonzalez a member of young Ballbusters who went to John F Kennedy High School At JFK High School, I found out that there was two different Ballbusters gang, the older Ballbusters and the younger generation that studied at JFK HS 99 Terrace View Avenue Bronx, New York City The members of the young Ballbusters were Dominicans, Boricuas, Colombians, Cubans and Even hispanics from Central and South América Thank you again Blessings and prosperity always

[@MariaCruz-k7f]

Remember him Pita and crazy George is that error so I used to be a 96 street in Amsterdam Broadway, 96 club Las Argenta Used to go to Kennedy high school in the Bronx

[@InocencioFernandez-x2h]

Hey Mike this Chan jhonys little brother thanks for the video bless you Mike Fernandez family

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

What’s up Chan I think I remember you either from PS 192 or JHS 143 or your other brother but i was close with your brother cause he was in 6th grade in 1974 with my sister and I was in 4th grade at the time

[@enriquepizarro8591]

Chan It's Ricky from 138. I so sorry to hear the new. Mi mas sentido pesame a toda la familia. La Gloria es de Dios que lo salvo y lo levanto. Aquí estoynlorando records dolos a todos y mandando Bendiciones. Que Dios los Tenga en Gloria. ❤

[@KayGee260]

What ever happened to Big Moe? Ball busters

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

I think he passed away but I’m not too sure!!!

[@richardmartinezguerrero2717]

Hombre que tenia las bolas bien puesta lo conoci yo muchacho en persona en rd era amigo de mi familia completa madre mi padre tipo con mucho respeto y valor no me contaron vi actos de valentia del dios lo tenga en mejor lugar hasta ahora que vi esto perdimos la comunicación con el y ami me dolio mucho saver del asi

[@mamadubwize]

nothing but smiles. listening to you speak, sweet memories a wonderful era and Pinguita was my friend ( I lived grew up on 134th and lived in 3333 on 135. but 134 was my up bringing and my home. I went to P.S.192 and JHS 143. we all grew up together and went to school, together ( the B.B.) . Pinguita was a wonderful person! I, too want to thank you for the representation and honor you have shown in me memory of Johnny who did have a good heart . Thank you .

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Loved your comment

[@elmayoblakk7313]

1 LOVE. QUE DESCANSÈ EN PAZ !

[@Lou-t9n]

WOW Pinguita my brother . I did 2 decades. UPTOP & I meet him in Franklin in 93 also PAPO his boy from The streets & WE became cool I just had got there from Clinton was there since 88 so that was my first Medium & I told him that his peoples Emiliano the other Cabala & Fidel was still in Clinton so we was all in the annex side of the jail & he was working in the yard Shack giving out the recreation equipment . I was on his baseball team . What I Liiked about him was that if he didn’t feel U he would let U know & he was not the type that just because U had the bag he would be your friend. He didn’t care about that he rather stay hungry or with out nothing & not ask U for shit . & I respected that a lot I still have pictures of me & him & PAPO Franklin . It’s crazy because all the good peoples I meet in my two decade journey has passed away . That’s why I thank god for blessing me every day & I been home 20 years now & never looked back . Freedom don’t have NO price & I was fortunate to come home to my family especially my parents who thank god are still alive . Because that was one of my biggest fear . To receive that bad news in a place that I don’t have any controller of I never wanted to experience that feeling . But thanks god these brothers are in A better place & the suffering is over 🙏 RIP Pinguita 🪦 & my other bros Ally AL & T45 & Chulo. Julio Caballo. Pirata. Breeze. 🪦🇵🇷 🇩🇴but never forgotten god bless 🙏

[@jorgeespinal6478]

Hi Mike my name is George from 135 St. between Broadway and Amsterdam I want to thank you for those words full of memories about, Johnny Fernandez aka, Pinguita, you are so right and et me add if I made the Pinguita, for those that don’t know he was Warrior, legend, and well respected, R.I.P. Johnny Fernandez, aka Pinguita

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

One Love homie… respect 👍💯

[@kaidyreyes9370]

Thank you for speaking about the great things my uncle stood for ! Appreciate your podcast. May him rest in peace and that he is remembered for his loyalty & journey with God. ❤️

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Amen… One Love 👍💯❤️

[@haroldmena677]

Thank you for your comments about Pinguita one love ! Harold BB 137 for life !

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

One Love homie… thanks for your comment 👍💯

[@franklynortega6816]

My brother Mike D, it's Franciquito u probably don't remember me, but I live in 173rd st and Audubon Ave... We us to speak alot.. I belong to the T.b.b.boys. My our brother rest in peace, Fly High my brother pinguita..

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Coño siiiii I remember you and your brother… last time I saw you, you was riding a 18 wheeler many years ago

[@hectorfernandez2558]

Hola Mike, this is Rada.... Johnny's brother. Thank you for your Podcast expressing so much love for Johnny. You told his life story.....the bad and the good. The warmest part of his life story is that he found God before leaving this earth. RIP Johnny!! Thank you Mike.....The Fernandez Family.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

My condolence to the family Rada… One Love 🙏❤️

[@enriquepizarro8591]

Condolencias de parte de Ricky.

[@melissaonorati2243]

I teared up watching Johnny's testimony, very very very Powerful. Thank you my Brother in Christ for sharing Johnny's testimony and I pray that people who do not know Jesua Christ will call out to him now to change their life and give them ETERNAL LIFE, HALLELUYAH " JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE, NO MAN COMES TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME" JESUS CHRIST IS COMING.

[@JeanCeron-i4f]

Love to hear these storys bring me back to the heights i miss them days tears come to my eyes 😢😢 i live in miami but 175 stnick you my heart my people ❤❤❤

[@SpankdaHeights]

RIP Pinguita 🙏 Ball Busters. Got to give them their props, they used to come to our hood, we never used to go to theirs, this was back late 70's early 80's.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah

[@jackiebass5135]

Hey Mike. Thank you for this short memory of Johnny. My brother Chavelo and Johnny back in those days were best friends. May he RIP and he’s reunited with him. ❤🕊️🙏

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

I was thinking about you when I recorded this podcast cause you and me connected on one of these social media but I had forgotten your name…

[@jackiebass5135]

@@TheHeightsPodcast Yes we did and you was the one who reconnected me with Johnny. You had sent me the pic. Thank you 🙏

[@silo141]

Hey jackie

[@jackiebass5135]

Hey

[@egoistethebeast5924]

Omg. I was a lil boy morenito from 136. You were the most beautiful girl. I was a little boy about 11 with a monster crush. Haha. You were very kind to talk to me through the window. Haha. Good memory . Hope you and your family are great. !

[@natyperez709]

thank you for sharing your memories. sorry for your friend

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Natyyyyyy 👍💯❤️

[@frankmontesdeoca8559]

Broadway and 96th. Was the club's name.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Gracias Montes

[@egoistethebeast5924]

I was a child when he was running things. I lived in 629 on 136st. The name of the club was Broadway 96.. The area on the hill is called Hamilton place. I met Johnny many times at 1018. (Roxy) i worked the coat chek. That niggah had crazy carisma, and never had to wait when i saw him. He was always very thankful. Your tribute is God's work too. Thankyou for blessing us with it. Its was very uplifting and what we all need to witness. Praise God! This will bring people to him and bring honor to johnny at the Pearly Gates. God works his miracles in mysterious ways. Bless you man. Thank you. Hope to shake his hand when i see him again. Amen

[@melissaonorati2243]

JESUS LOVES YOU!

[@johnnyblaze6853]

Also want to thank you for honoring my uncles memory this was a dope video

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

One Love

[@joedelgadillo28]

Thank you B!

[@OscarRodriguez-jm2pu]

Club was called broadway 96

[@Remantube]

I can't believe this story this is my life i was around them 24/7 i grew up in front JHS 43 in manhattanville projects and hungout on 136th between Broadway and riverside seeing all this live. I remember that day when that big rumble started. They made the Guardian Angels stay on the train that's how bad they were😂😂🤣🤣 Who remembers Big Moe and Crazy George now that was crazy!!!! RIP Pingita 🙏 Ball Busters ✊

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah I remember those cats… Big Moe ended up moving uptown later on

[@ClashUP64]

@@TheHeightsPodcast yes he did my G.

[@johnpaulalvarez-dg2lm]

WOW ! Great episode! Nice touch with the pics and video. Heartfelt and inspiring. I remember those days. Didn’t someone get killed by JEW park that started that whole beef? I remember Big Moe limping around the hood on occasion.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Nah it wasn’t Big Moe ir was some other dude but Big Moe did limp but that was from his weight

[@silo141]

Yes

[@risetfernandez1599]

Thank you for this podcast about Jhonny n how he found God in his journey, Rip my brother 🙏🏻

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Amen 🙏

[@Rafael_Cast]

Bro, this is an amazing story and I’m so glad you took the time to tell it. These things need to be preserved and never forgotten.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍💯🙏

[@louiedangelo3843]

Mike great job on telling his story, that was a beautiful tribute.🙌🙏

[@louielou140th]

Rip💚🌹🇩🇴💪🙏

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@avaskye1]

MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO PINGUITA AND HIS FAMILY .. MAY HE REST IN PEACE … PINGUITA THE GLADIATOR 🙏🏽🙏🏽 From the ots - 136 family

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍💯

[@berst35]

Bless!! SiP

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@johnsurit]

Wow!!! 🙏🙏 his video is touching. 1 thing for sure he was 1of a kind and a dude who always represented Dominican in the Heights. Amazing to see him find peace within himself. After watching his video it gave me a lot of reasons to continue thanking the man above for another bless day!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Amen amen Dondi

[@henryfernandez7843]

REST IN PARADISE CUZ….

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@jaystarr135]

Broadway 96 was the name of the club papa.

[@berst35]

Big Foot,Bless, that Era 80s

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍

[@humblebragger500]

135th and Broadway is harlem. A lil. Further up its sugarhill. But that area till this day seems like an extension of Washington heights

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍

[@juliogonzalez-cb5ei]

Mike you forgot The Saint, the rival of the ball Busters front 135 and Amsterdam ave.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Never knew about them but thanks for the info

[@josehenriquez-t8y]

If you lived on 135th then you must know Dutch and Jay Gomez. They lived on that block then the projects. They were ballbusters before they became Royal Javelins with me

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

I lived on 135st in 1974 I was a kid at that time

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

So wait a minute the ball busters from 135th street and Broadway became royal javelins?

[@josehenriquez-t8y]

@@MrGrimeyOneNY715 not all of them just Dutch and Jay

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

Which division did they became I actually know quite a few royal javelins a few from the 1st div in the bronx, a few from the LES and a few from Queens

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

The ones from corona was the 8th div RJ then they became the 7th Div

[@louiedangelo3843]

That message was deep and heartfelt , RIP Johnny Fernandez.🙏🙌🥺

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah bro he really said that from the heart

[@ArsenioALembertJr]

Amen, amen! I didn't know Pinguita, but I had heard about him on the 1980s when I lived at 535 W. 135 St. and worked at 125 St. May he rest in peace, Mike. The reason why some people from Hamilton Heights went to 143 was I think because it was the only Junior High School on the Upper Westside was JHS 43 at 127 St. and Amsterdam and most of the kids there were from West Harlem (La Salle Projects), so after the beefs between WAHI Dominicans and Moyetos (the Pologrounds and Colonial Projects) in 1970-1972 I have lived in Washington Heights & Hamilton Heights. I knew Diablo, Jose & Pacha from the gang called the Saints from 135 Street, the BALL BUSTERS from 137 St. evolved 10 years afterwards. I went to PS 192 too when I lived at 520 West 139 St. My teacher was Ms.Sanders. I also went to JHS 143 when I lived lived at 177 St. BTW: the club on Broadway on 96 St. was called Club Broadway. I also knew Papo 184, Jose 183, Baby Face 183, and Smily 170 from the Savage Nomads. I empathize with Pinguita in the video because he spoke about repentance something I went through myself in 2001.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Amen amen and thanks for the information on the JHS info

[@ArsenioALembertJr]

@@TheHeightsPodcast A couple of other Junior High Schools in the Upper Westside were Booker T. Washington on Columbus Av @ 107 St., and Joan of Ark on 93 St btw (I heard Leonel Fernandez attended classes there) Amsterdam Av and Colombus Av.

[@exhustler70]

Excellent Mike ! Beautiful and detailed homage 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Thanks homie 👍💯

[@johnnyblaze6853]

RIP to my uncle Johnny I’ll keep the name going 🙏🏽

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏❤️

[@louielou140th]

It's fucking sad how they just threw him in that Coffin with no clothes just with a fucking white sheet. NO FUCKING RESPECT💔😪

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

From what I was told that was his final wish… one of the pastor that paid for the coffin told me that after I said the same thing your saying Louie

[@louielou140th]

@@TheHeightsPodcast He'll no what fucking kind of pastor is he! That's a fucking lie. Trust me they did him dirty just like Caballo! DpL💯

[@InocencioFernandez-x2h]

I agree with you but he said that's how he wanted to go

[@orchiddominguez6348]

Pinguita you will always be remembered

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏💯❤️

[@johnsurit]

R. I. P. 🙏 I remember when conrado brother (chiqutin) and him had a huge fight in front of 143. All hell broke lose 💯 But it was pinguita, charlie rock, chang. The whole Dejesus family was there. Papo 184, his brother pito may he R. I. P . There's a whole lot to your story💯. Great segment. Much love ❤

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Thank you for the support Dondi

[@anaisaortiz6667]

I knew Pinguita i grow up in 134st he was friend with my oldest brother, thank God he change his life before he died.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah, thank God

[@DesireeFlores-gd9yg]

The club on 96 street was called Broadway 96. I new Johnny from 137. I lived on 145 and Broadway and riverside. Those were the great times.

[@DROD57]

Rip pinguita 137 BB

[@eduardoovadiah3889]

From bad good must rise. RIP respect. I was at JHS 143 About 1975 class 7w6 with conrado, willie papo brother

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah… I knew both of them Conrado and Willie may they RIP

[@DesireeFlores-gd9yg]

I remember Johnny I hung around with them. RIP much respect

[@juliofabian8858]

RIP warrior 🙏🏼

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍

[@GeraldoLeden]

MIKE WE HERE

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

De lo mio

[@louielou140th]

I got tha video, his own fucking familia💔😪 I wonder what Pinguita would of said💯

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🥲🥲🥲

[@lamarwilson2118]

Hearing your Podcast brought back so many memories from Back in the days

[@lamarwilson2118]

Whats good Home Boy, All that from Washington heights I was there, im from Dyckmann building 2 i went to 52 and jfk

[@EddieBigpunforever-ct4rb]

The best era shout out to ball busters playboys renegades crazy bishops uptown crazy crew Tbbb 👌🏼

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

💪💯❤️

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

My cousin cano was down with the UCC RIP TO DC Outlaw from the Crazy Bishops

[@EddieBigpunforever-ct4rb]

@@MrGrimeyOneNY715 R I P Dc outlaw my brother.shout out to crazy mike Spanky

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

I got a question DC Outlaw was from Washington Heights wasn't Crazy Bishops from 170th St Between St Nicholas Avenue & Audubon Avenue I'm not sure which division that was

[@Rafael_Cast]

May God bless his soul… He will live in our memories. PINGUITA/ Ball Busters!!

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍💯

[@SpankdaHeights]

Wow that video he made touched my heart. Amen 🙏

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@juanramon2590]

Mike, by doing this podcast you’re glorifying Johnny and making him a legend with some of the people that grew up with him.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Glorifying God homie

[@LuisOrtiz-g1k]

Broadway 96st

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah, that was the spot I went to a Milly and Los Vecinos party there in 1984 I think

[@jaybleezy3516]

Wow. Pinguita. I remember Legendary Ball Busters Chavelo and his younger brother Tommy. Went to school with all the younger brother's of the Og's. Ps 192 is between 136- 138st. Hamilton place is my hood. Big up to everyone from 134st to 145st bway to Amsterdam ave. Big up to all Washington Heights. R.i.p Pinguita. I grew up with Tommy el hermanito de Bo y Bald Rich el hermanito de Riff. Glad you accepted CHRIST JESUS as LORD and savior. I reached out to him on Fbook and told him how I remembered him. Descansa hasta el dia de la Resurreccion.

[@joselora4305]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@Allycat751]

BallBusters : Big Mo, Arnold, Chavelo, Pupa, Royce, Pinqueta, Crash, Tommy, Howie, Baby(Kennedy), MoMo, and many more that I miss. Today they're ages are 60 and over many have have past away.✌️

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yes indeed

[@claudioespaillat9309]

Rest in peace Johnny Ball Busters New York Destructors

[@jaybleezy3516]

Yo Claude what's up my brother. Claudio 139st

[@Amdulcevenenous]

Uncle Mike , i am so sorry for your friend RIP🙏🏻

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏❤️

[@silo141]

True character arise from a deep hole he was originally true and fearless SILO 141

[@humbertofernandez-xj8tr]

Eso es uno patriota P.O.M big fact

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍

[@LuisOrtiz-g1k]

wow i remember chavelo 137st

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Yeah, I’m still in contact with his sister

[@elvintorressuazo5797]

My respect to an OG for real RIP Johnny Fernández Pinquita

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@AngelS-x1l]

Did he passed away in New York City?

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

No, in DR

[@claribellora773]

😢😢💔💔💔🙏🙏

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@SpankdaHeights]

I remember when that shit happened, I think a family were sleeping in the van, the van got shot up and a child was killed, they were enjoying the day at Highbridge Pool. My Step-Pops was one of those OG's, and the rest of the Luperon's organization, stood up for the Heights and The Bad Bad Boys. I was seeing all that out my window.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

👍💯

[@SpankdaHeights]

Oh and yeah I ain't witnessed nothing 🙈🙉🙊

[@SpankdaHeights]

Just saw people running up and down the street from my 5th floor apartment, I was about 9 or 10 years old.

[@kingklast]

🙏🏻🕯️🙏🏻

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@egoistethebeast5924]

The dude in the pick is Chelo.

[@alcibiadesfernandez1390]

The Fernandez from puñal Santiago… 🙌🏼 Family

[@lorenaherrera1766]

R.I.P Pinguita!! Met him at a call center in Santiago! He was worth 100 million at one time! Real Dominican Gangster! Att Team Metra RD

[@eddiesosa7488]

👊🏽🙏🏽👊🏽

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@SavageWolf101]

Much respect to the Ball Busters. I remember the beefs we had we're real serious.the Zulu and ball busters days. I was a Zulu nation member back in the days in the early 80's I was in the gestapo chapter. Much love and respect

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

One Love 💪💯

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

As a former chapter leader of Chapter 50 Natives Washington Heights Division 6 the only gestapo chapter I knew from the Heights was chapter 2 which gestapo chapter were you from brother

[@SavageWolf101]

@@MrGrimeyOneNY715 chapter 24 with silver dollar

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

In Manhattan or the bronx

[@MrGrimeyOneNY715]

I've seen silver dollar in the black spades cookouts

[@victorgarrido9481]

Latin quarter club

[@claribellora773]

Amén amén 🙏 a

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏

[@JesusLopez-eu9uk]

I'm from around the same way I'm from the Bronx right across 207 bridge. I would like to see you shine with your podcast but to be honest with you the first thing I thought was they do boasting and bragging on his own podcast about himself You're not going to make bread like that homeboy. Report on other things that happen in our area from back in the days until now but talking about yourself people don't want to hear that I changed it because of that.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Here comes the youtube expert… thank you for dropping your know how, now step the fuck off and never come back on my channel talking all that trash

[@SamuelSantos-so7xo]

El siempre decia pueden quedarce aquí con migo que yo no tengo enemigos porque a todos le di un tiro en la frente

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

El flu

[@melissaonorati2243]

WHOEVER IS READING THIS JESUS LOVES YOU, REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND PLEASE ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR, TIME IS RUNNING OUT JESUS CHRIST IS COMING!

[@frankwhite3782]

MAY HE REST IN PEACE MY RESPECTS AND CONDOLENCES....

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

🙏❤️

[@enriquepizarro8591]

Hey Mike Im Bfriend of the family . Im writting a screen play about our days in the 70s and i looked up Ball Busters on KZbin and your blog came up. Thank you I pray will continue to bless you and your blog. I hope we can connect. Im retired and I want to tell our story. Im at Enrique Pizarro on face book and messenger. Yup I went to PS 192 and IS 143. Bless you.

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Bendiciones

[@dxsuperstarl]

Something I always heard of Pinguita was that if you were Dominican? Dude had your back no matter what. And the area you talking about 135-147 is called Hamilton Heights. 🫡

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Thanks for the info

[@theentourageeffect3527]

Early 2000s I used to drive from Massachusetts to the bronx or queens to get pin pin from older Dominican guys.bak then when it was $27 a gram and you could cut that shit 1on1 and still fire.always treated me good .Gracia 🫡🫡

[@theentourageeffect3527]

Alegadamente😉

[@TheHeightsPodcast]

Jajaja