BOBBY SHANTZ FIELD

by Max Silberman

During his baseball years, beginning in 1949 with the Philadephia Athletics and ending in 1964 with the Philadelphia Phillies, few players have been so well loved as Bobby Shantz. He is always fan friendly and a perfect gentleman.

In his home town of Pottstown, a project is underway to honor the 1952 American League MVP by naming the exisitng varsity baseball field at Pottstown High School "Bobby Shantz Field", a most fitting tribute to the greatest fielding pitcher of all time.

As most of us are aware, the school boards have limited financial resources and outside contributions are needed to make this dream come true. The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society supports this project and encourages Bobby's fan to help out. If you wish to make a cash donation, send it to "Bobby Shantz Field" c/o Harleysville National Bank, PO Box 1137, Pottstown, PA 19464. The cost of a brick is $75 for a business and $50 for personal bricks. You may have up to 15 characters on each brick. All donations are tax deductible.

If you have questions, please call Tom Coyle at (610) 970-5453.

The Bobby Shantz postcard by artist Ronnie Joyner, Bobby Shantz Commerorative Cup and the Bobby Shantz career table topper are all available from the Phila A's Society Gift Shoppe. All proceeds from the sale of these three Shantz collectibles will be donated to the Bobby Shantz Field renovations.

Here's How You Can Help!       Shantz postcard $4.00 (plus $1.00 mailing)   Order: Phila A's Society 6 North York Road Hatboro, PA 19040 ph-1-800-318-0483 or 215-332-9901     Buy all three Shantz collectibles for $30 and we will mail via priority mail prepaid by us!!!   Remember all proceeds go to the Bobby Shantz Field renovations (The Bobby Shantz table topper will not be mailed until after the Field dedication)     Bobby Shantz Caricature Artwork

Bobby Shantz Table Topper The Bobby Shantz table topper shown in the photo is not the design that is being made especially for this event. The new Shantz table topper will contain more copies his baseball cards than this design and will be a bit larger. Only a limited number of these special editions are being made to commemorate the occasion. Place your order now to insure your Bobby Shantz commemorative table topper! Price: $22.00 plus $6 S & H   SOLD OUT

 

Here is a picture of the current field used only for/as practice field/middle school field and little league/not suitable for varsity play.	Pottstown High School
Sign posted in various places throughout Pottstown, PA.

Then   Bobby circa early 1940's

Now   Bobby 2005 Bobby & Shirley Shantz on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bobby Shantz 1956                  Bobby Shantz 1960

Bobby Shantz 1964