Thank you for visiting the official, and only web-site of the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society/ Our goal is to perpetuate the memory of the Most Successful Professional Sports Franchise in the history of Philadelphia, Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics 1901-1954. With your assistance we can continue to maintain our goal. Thank you.

 

 

Max Silberman is the vice president of research and the A's Society historian. Max devotes an enormous amount of time answering all of your questions concerning the history of Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. Max also contributes a section on this site titled "Collectors Place" that will provide you with interesting articles, stories and anecdotes about baseball and the sports memorabilia hobby as well. For more than 30 years Max has shared his knowledge of the sport and the people who made it famous through his writings and special appearances. The Philadelphia A's Society is most fortunate and proud to be able to have the services of Max Silberman. Click here for his column and "ASK MAX" section on our web-site for your personal enjoyment.

 

Ernie Montella, co-founder and general manager, PAHS

 

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Below are messages from past visitors.

Anthony Seybold
Indiana, PA 15701

Thursday, August 07, 2008 2:13 AM

I've always had an interest in Philadelphia baseball and would like to become a member. I got to know Elmer Valo, who lived in a nearby town, before he passed away.

Jim Zbick
Lehighton, PA 18235
Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:12 AM

Great website!! I know Leroy 'Pop-eye' Mahaffey's grandson.

Jen Hamor
Nashville, TN

Monday, July 14, 2008 10:59 PM

The article on Bob Neighbors is excellent. We were contacted today by the son of Bob Neighbors' cousin through our eBay business and decided to further check into the Bob Neighbors story. Mr. Joyner's piece provided a great deal of insight into the character of this great man and I intend to pass its link on to his distant relative. I should add the entire website is excellent, too.

Stephen Mitchell

Edmonds, WA 98026
Saturday, July 05, 2008 9:10 PM

A great site for a baseball fan!

Robert Jackson
Mill Creek OK, 74856

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:45 AM

Brought back a lot of memories. I was a traveling sportscaster for 48 years
broadcaatig in 32 states...every sport from sailboat regattas to NCAA nd NAIA National Tournaments. Writing 10 books now on my experiences. Would like to hear from folks...especially ex-sportscasters.

Ken Kribbs Sr
Brunswick/Jekyll Island, GA 31525

This site is terrific and I always loved the A's, and was so sorry to see them move. Their 1948 thru 1951 infielder"GENE HANDLY" was our next door neighbor and the Phillies "Del Ennis" lived nearby and came to our home for dinner on occasion. We were a baseball family with my Dad who was also names Bob Flowers as the coach of the sandlot teams names "OXFORD" and the "NORTHEAST ARROWS". They won the championship every year for ten years my Dad coached. They played in the "Sandlot Sports Assoc" of Philly plus other leagues and often won the regional playoffs and represented Philly in Williamsburg. I was older and played for the sandlot league, too. It was fun and I lived in a baseball family. We often went to see the A's play wehn they were in Philly. We lived in Burholem then, a great place to grow up.

Bob Flowers
Orlando, FL 32836

Monday, May 12, 2008 4:54 PM

I became an Oakland A's fan in 1980. I was 11 years old and my grandfather was taking me on a cross country trip from Brooklyn to my uncle's house in Sacramento. The Yankees were in Oakland to play the A's and we had a flat tire about 30 miles from the OaklandColiseum. Grandpa was having trouble with it and this nice guy stopped and changed our tire for us. Grandpa was a huge Yankee's fan and was talking about the Yankee's with the man. I remember that they both agreed that Billy Martin was a great manager and that Ron Guidry who was pitching that day for the Yanks was one of the best in the game. When we got to the game our seats were near the A's bullpen. I went down to the railing and watched the starting pitcher for the A's warm up, and it was Brian Kingman, the same guy that had changed out tire for us just a couple of hours earlier!
He saw me,gave me the ball he warmed up with and autographed it. I remember he said 'I hope your Grandpa doesn't get too made if we win". Kingman went on to beat Guidry and the A's 3-2!

Jack Chesbro
Pumpkin Center, CA 93313

Sunday, March 23, 2008 4:32 PM

Rich Ubert
Roeland Park, KS66205
Thursday, March 06, 2008 7:53 PM

Fritz Souder
Rockvlle, MD 20852

Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:10 PM

That book by Norman Macht about Connie Mack is a national treasure. I am so glad my son gave it to me for Christmas. What a great read.

Jim Vankoski
Aston, PA 19014

Saturday, February 02, 2008 7:48 AM

Please accept my thanks and congratulations for all your hard work in developing and maintaining this wonderful website. I became a fan of basebal of the 40's and 50's thanks to the many excellent books covering that era. As I read of the players of that time and bring them back to life (well virtual life) on my computer it has been wonderful to have a resource such as yours to learn more about the many players who were well known in their time but who did not enjoy the fame neccessary to survive in popular culture. Keep up the good work and thanks once again.

Scott Smalley
Riverview, NB

Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:26 AM

I found two original Phil Marchildon baseball cards, very nice shape. 1949

Mike Booth
Ottawa, ON

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:01 PM

I have learned alot from this site about baseball when it was a game.
Thanks!

Anthony Lettorale
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Monday, November 26, 2007 11:13 AM

Just wanted to let you know what a tremendous amount of pleasure I'm getting from the book Bill Werber and the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society, and the Delaware National Guard Retired Officer's Association. I'm looking forward to sending a letter and picture to Mr. Werber (with book in hand) today or tomorrow. Just wanted to say thanks.

Best,
LTC Ed Ledford

Ed Ledford
Bagram, Afghanistan

Saturday, September 15, 2007 8:20 AM

Your reunions are great! When is your next one being held?

Glenn Lakin

Nottingham, PA 19362
Monday, September 10, 2007 7:52 PM

I attended my first A's game in 1948;a spring Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. I am retired and looking for A's fans that might want to set up a free Fantasy Baseball league next year (thru ESPN). Are there any leagues existing this year?

Charles Johnson

Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Friday, September 07, 2007 6:39 PM

I was at the Museum this past Saturday, and had a wonderful time. Mike was very kind to show us around, and he was very informative. I look forward to visiting you again very soon.

Take care, all the best,

Craig Shenkman
White Plains, NY 10603

Sol Carter is no longer alive. He died December 23, 2007. I was at his grave on Thursday in Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock AR (same cemetery as Bill Dickey and 6 other former players). There is no yet a marker other than the large family marker. The cemetery folks said one is planned. If you are interested, I will send you an electronic copy of the marker once I have it. Do you have a photo of Mr. Carter? I try to get photos of all the players whose graves I visit but some are difficult to find.

Fred Worth
Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:32 PM

Thinking of you dad. (Vince Gohl) I love and miss you.

Maureen Gohl-Enoch
Delran, NJ 08075

Friday, May 18, 2007 2:46 PM

GREAT WEBSITE ! I found this while looking for information about my great uncle, Roy Grover, who played 2nd base for the Athletics in 1916-1917, 1919. I'm sure that he was very proud to play for Mack and this great franchise.

Sue Huck

Kenmore, WA 98028

Lou Limmer passed away in early 2007. The Colonial News Transcript has an article this week on him and a reference to an earlier article as well. He was a mentor to students at Pine Brook School in Manalapan. Part of his story is that the first at bat against the Yankees- Yogi Berra kept throwing some dirt on Lou's back foot to intimidate the rookie. The very next pitch, Lou hit a home run. I don't know if you can verify the story but it is certainly a legend for quite a great fellow.

John Jennings
Freehold, NJ07728

I have oldest photo of John Donnelly who played baseball for Philadelphia Athletics in 1874. He was my Great Great Grandfather Donnelly. He married to Marge Bain and also had 21 children;15 boys and 6 girls. His distance relatives were famous from the signer of US Constitution, drummer person from "Spirit of 1776" and flue person from "Spirit of 1776." And also his grandson was famous; the actor name was W.C. Fields. His ancentory family came to Philadelphia in 1704. Now, I am ten generations of Philadelphia. And Also Marge's father was senator of New York. Today, of my 3rd cousin, Joe Quarles was the screenplay for tv show, "Baywatch."

Daniel Cunningham
Philadelphia, PA 19137
Sunday, April 22, 2007 8:56 PM

I am a first cousin (twice removed) of Ira F. Thomas who played for the Athletics 1909 - 1915, and I have quite a bit of info about him, but not much info on his family outside of his Dad and Mom's names. I am trying to capture as much info on him as I can find & would like to know if anyone has any info. I don't think he had any children, so ... BUT, he and Abner Doubleday (and me too) were all born in the same town in NY. Thanks for any help, I can't wait to come & visit your museum, I found your site a year or two ago, and am very impressed with it! THANKS!

Cathy King Eddy

New Britain, CT 06051

Saturday, April 21, 2007 10:45 PM

Trying to complete a genealogy project: If anyone knows of an early (about 1900) Philidelphia Athletics team member who may have fathered a child named James Edward in the year 1901 by a young lady named Anna Stacia or "Annie", please contact me as he is my great grandfather. There is a possibility that his last name began with the letter "S" & that he enjoyed a drink or two. His parents had a home in Philadeplhia that was staffed with hired help. My thanks to any one who can assist.

William Bayse

Sarasota, FL 34233
wsbjr @ netzero.com

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 3:19 AM

Bing Miller was my great uncle (my grandfather was Eugene, Bing's brother) and I was named after Bing's father. Bing's youngest sister, Ida, just died last month at age 99. Several family members have boxes of Bing history collected over the last 70 years or so - some amazing stuff! Norman Miller

Quasqueton, Iowa

Friday, March 23, 2007 11:23 AM

USAF guy stationed at nearby McGuire. Site enjoyed and came across 21st Street in May 1988 and that empty lot began fond appreciation to stadiums of yesteryear. Too bad that most were in terrible neighborhoods and sad to see chilling news on television nightly. Anyhow, hope to visit one day and keep up the fine work.

Edward Blunnie
Brooklyn, NY11209

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:47 PM

My Mother lived in Philadelphia all of her life,and just died on January 31, 2007. In starting to go through her things, I found a framed License for Sunday baseball or football game. It was issued by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police, Philadelphia. The license was for the first Sunday game in Philadelphia. It was the Phillies vs. Athletics held at Broad and Huntingdon Sts. on April 15, 1934. Liscense # 116. I thought you might find it interesting, as did I.
Debby Brennan
Sicklerville, NJ 08081

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:15 AM

I am a namesake of Howard Ehmke, who may be a distant relative of my family. I found this A's Society website very helpful in providing information about Howard Ehmke, the Philadelphia A's surprise pitcher and winner of the first game of the 1929 World Series.

My late father, Aaron Ehmke, told me he listened to the radio broadcast of that 1929 Series game when Howard Ehmke struck out 13 Chicago Cubs batters, including Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson in the same inning. My Dad remembers the radio announcer shouting, "He struck him out! He struck him out!"

It was of course Connie Mack who made the decision to start Howard Ehmke in that Series game, and that decision has become legendary, a true sports "miracle."

I now plan to visit the A's Society Museum in person to get a more close-up impression of the Philadelphia Athletics of years gone by, and particularly the celebrated 1929 team, of which Howard Ehmke was an important part.

Jeffrey Ehmke
Fresno, CA 93705

Monday, March 12, 2007 12:50 PM

I have always loved baseball, and now that my son who is 10, loves baseball, we were talking about the Oakland Athletics and I wanted to fill him in on some of the history. Great site.

Harry Merced
Dearborn, MI USA

Friday, October 20, 2006 6:56 PM

Interesting to find out about the museum. I hope to visit it soon. I grew up at Shibe Park following Bob Johnson, Frankie Hayes, Dick Siebert, Wally Moses and the rest. I have a Baseball bat pen and pencil set in the box. It is engraved "Atlantic White Flash" and the signature of my favorite player, Bob Johnson. Also, somewhere in my library a box seat stub for $3.50. I also remember the days at Baker Bowl.
Bill Saylor
Millersville, PA USA

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:05 PM

I found the web site looking for baseball cards and memorabilia of my dad, which is Jim "Catfish" Hunter. I notice that a woman named Marie Bean from Lafayette Hill, PA said that her husbands grandfather was Jim Hunter. I don't think my dad is the same Jim Hunter, but here is the years he played. He play from 1965 to 1979 when he retired. He played with the Kansas City A's,Oakland A's,and ended his career with the New York Yankees.

Paul Hunter
Hertford, NC USA

Friday, February 10, 2006 10:49 AM

I found this site just surfing around on google. What a great site dedicated to such a baseball icon as Connie Mack. Thanks for sharing the site with everyone.

Clay Diamond
Bowling Green, KY USA

Found site when looking for Mickey Vernon information.

Mark Sciocchetti
Portsmouth, OH USA

Monday, January 09, 2006 10:04 PM

Looking for Elmer Valo info I came across the site and stayed for 2 hrs. Thanks for the history and memories.
Danny McGinley, Jr
Jim Thorpe, PA USA

Monday, December 19, 2005 8:21 PM

Hello Society, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for absolutely fantastic reunion weekend. It will be tough to top that one. Ernie, thanks again for everything.

James Conlin
Angels Camp, CA USA

Thursday, December 15, 2005 1:56 PM

I was doing a search for flyers/eagles tickets and your site came up as a result of the search. My parents were both born and raised in Philadelphi and I have still have family in Philadelphia. I remember my Dad talking about going to Shibe park and Connie Mack stadium as he grew up and him listening to the Phillies on a summer night sitting on the front porch. My son is now an avid Philadelphia sports fan carrying the tradition forward.

Karen Dombroski
Washingtonville, PA USA

Friday, December 16, 2005 8:51 AM

Was searching the web looking for sport memorabilia when I came accross your web site opened it up. Will have to stop by the next time I take in a Phillies game.

Cornelius McGillicuddy
Amherst, NY USA

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:07 AM

My Grandfather, or my "Poppy", was Vince Gohl Sr, or "Lefty", I wanted to thank everyone that was involved in writing the wonderful tribute to him on the website. It did him great justice, and really opened my eyes to all of his accomplishments in his baseball career. I\'ll miss his stories and watching ball games with him, but knowing that I am able to visit the society in which he was so honored to be a part of is great. I also wanted to thank Ernie Montella for helping to memorialize him so greatly, it means a lot to me and my family.

Jessica Gohl
Philadelphia, PA USA

Monday, December 12, 2005 11:14 PM

Anthony Fasolo
Leesburg, VA USA

Thursday, December 01, 2005 9:27 PM

I'm a 73-yr.-old senior citizin, a White Sox fan, who attended many Sox home games against the Phila. A's when Connie Mack was manager. I vividly remember Mr. Mack positioning his outfielders with his scorecard.

Nathan Bernstein
Chicago, IL USA

Friday, November 11, 2005 12:48 AM

My great uncle was Ira F. Thomas, the captain of the A's during the years 1906 thru 1917. He played in four or five world series as the catcher. I remember him well. He lives with us until I was age 13. Jack Coombs use to come down every summer for a visit. My dad, James Moore Sr. was with him at many games and was batboy for the 1929 World Series. So many memories too many to mention. Your site is wonderful. Thanks.

Jim Moore
Doylestown, PA USA

Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:43 PM

My dad is a big Philadelphia Athletics fan and wanted me to check into the 1929 and 1930 teams for a player named Doc Crammer - pop says he was very good but overlooked.

Bob Schaeffer
Little Egg Harbor, NJ USA

Wednesday, November 02, 2005 5:21 AM

I really enjoy your website. It great. Some day I would like to attend one of the reunion's. The very first MLB game was 8/16/59. The KC A's beat the White Sox 7 to 2. Ned Garver went 9 innings for the win. That was the first big league game I ever saw in color!
Bill Masters
Tulsa, OK USA Friday, October 28, 2005 12:40 AM

I am searching for my Grandfather, William (Bill) Mac McGhee, who played for the Athletics 1944-45 at age 39. I never knew him, neither did my own dad, and am looking for a team photo from those years.

Laurie McGhee Bowers
Lewisville, TX USA

Monday, October 03, 2005 9:52 PM

I am a senior citizen who grew an A's fan saw my first game in the early 40's, saw the A's play the Red Sox. I now root for the Phillies. One of my favorite players was Indian Bob Johnson. One of the things I remember is seeing cathcer Greek George turn around at the end of a game and punch out the umpire, that was the last we heard from him.

Laverne Kriebel
Media, PA USA

Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:27 PM

Shantz, Powers, Zernial, Jacobs!!! I remember 'flipping' their Baseball Cards (onsy's, learners, closies) against a wall in Upper Darby. I loved and love the A's. Now I know why there is a White Elephant on my Philly A's Banner. Thank you for your efforts to maintain their memory.

Bill Carey
Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Tuesday, August 09, 2005 10:36 AM

I am a die-hard Oakland A's fan, and have been since they move here when I was about 6. Their history in in Philadelphia facisnates me, and in some ways, mirrors the present in that they are always battling teams with more money to spend. I don't want them to ever leave, but if they moved back to Philly, they would still be my team (and still kicking the Giant's ass!).

Mark Landwehr
San Jose, CA USA
Sunday, August 07, 2005 4:36 AM

This is my second time around visiting this site and it gets better looking. Terrific site! Thanks. A Jimmy Dygert fan.

Jay Gauthreaux
Memphis, TN USA

Friday, July 29, 2005 11:56 PM

I just visted the museum today. It was the third time that I had the pleasure of visting. It is a great place to go and walk down memory lane .Every time I vist it is better than before.

Lou Garofano
Cheltenham, PA USA

Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:44 PM

My father, Walt Garvin, was quoted in the August '96 SI article about The Team That Time Forgot. He lived around the corner from Shibe/Connie Mack and loved and lived baseball. He was a true fan of the team, the sport, and the legacy.

Walt Garvin
Bethlehem, PA USA

Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:25 AM

KC A's fan pre Finley.

Tom Melo

St. Pete Beach, FL USA
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 3:21 PM

I'm glad that I found this site, I have been searching due to I have a relative that was a famous baseball pitcher, he played for the Philadelphia Atletics and the Red Sox. His name was Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove. My dad used to tell me about him, he was my dad's cousin. Now my son's are intrigued with learning about the great "Lefty Grove".

Colleen Grove
Grand Ledge, MI USA

Monday, July 11, 2005 10:36 AM

Wonderful, wonderful site! I have folowed the Athletics since their move to Oakland in 1968. Growing up in Fresno, former Phillidelphia Athletic player, Gus Zernial, was a TV sportscaster here and always had stories about his days in the majors, including his time in Philadelphia. That was a big part of my early appreciation for the game. This is site I will visit often.

Jerry Schiebelhut
Fresno, CA USA

Monday, July 04, 2005 6:38 PM

I THINK THIS WEBSITE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! My Great Uncle Pecky Suder played for the A's. I think he is a great person, and someone who kids to look up to for generations to come!

Jennifer Suder
Cranberry Twp., PA USA

Sunday, June 26, 2005 11:54 AM

My Grandfather is Vince Gohl, or"Lefty" as he was known when he was signed by scout Chief Bender in 1948. He had the fortune to play for Federalsburg, Moultrie, Tarboro, Lincoln, Savannah, and Ottawa. His best years came in 1949, at Tarboro of the Coastal Plain League. He posted a 21-4 record with a 1.27 era. In 1952 while playing for Ottawa, he hit .357 while pitching and playing first base. Lefty threw the knuckle ball and a hard curve that he threw to his kids & grandkids on Miller street. My grandfather's stories always put you back into the dugout and onto the field along side of him, pitching double headers, going 10 innings, pitchers pinch running, and on and on.
I thought that I had lost that feeling when he passed, but I recently felt it again when I visited the A's Historical Society. It really is a great place, and I hope you get the chance to visit. If you have a tie to it like myself and my family, it will affect you. Thanks to Ernie Montella for all of your help and nice words about my grandfather, and I look forward to hearing more great Athletic's stories.

Jack Gohl Jr.

Philadelphia , PA USA

Tuesday, June 21, 2005 11:06 AM

As a 58 year old New York Giant Fan, I have come to realize the pain I have felt for 50 years is not just the Giants' move but the loss of that great baseball landscape when I was a young kid: Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators. When baseball was baseball and every kid on the block in upstate New York had his favotite team and weargued for hours whose team was the best. One day, I was recently looking around the internet to reminisce about my childhood and searching for vintage baseball hats when I happened upon the Athletics Historical website. In reading the comments from Philadelphia Athletic fans, I found their passion for the Athletics that same that I have for the New York Giants. My American League team is now the Philadelphia Athletics and I salute all my fellow fans.

Jim Leone
Auburn, NY USA

Monday, June 13, 2005 8:49 PM

Great Site- I'm 'Jittery' Joe Berry's grandson and am doing some internet research for my family. Any links or contacts which could provide some help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks from all the Berry's to the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society.

Michael Jonas Berry
Little Rock, AR USA

Monday, June 13, 2005 3:04 PM

My Grandfather loved watching the A's play ball when he was a kid and he's been watching the Phillies ever since. My grandfather told me about the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society and we both love it.

Matt Martino

Holland, PA USA

Thursday, June 09, 2005 9:55 PM

Hey Boys!! I hope you saved as much as you could in the fire from the upstairs apt? If you need some Phil Marchildon pictures just ask. I hope to someday visit your museum again we loved your hospitality.

Mike Booth
Ottawa, ON Canada

Friday, June 03, 2005 2:01 PM

My grandfather Joe McGrath was called up to the team in 1916. He tried out the same day that Jimmie Dykes tried out, Jimmie beat him out. Grandpa played for the georgia peaches and other teams.

Mark McGrath
Mackinaw, Il USA

Wednesday, June 01, 2005 10:28 PM

Great website. I can't imagine any baseball fan not being able to waste a quite a bit of valuable work-time playing around here. Thanks.
Paul Schlesinger
McLeana, VA USA

Wednesday, May 25, 2005 4:17 PM

I can't imagine that there's an A's fan any more loyal (perhaps stubborn) than myself. My heart was broken at age 14 when the A's moved to KC. To this day, I still have fond memories, and root for the A's in Oakland. Bobby Shantz and company will always have a special place in my heart. Go A's!

Charlie Schorpp
Sunset Beach, NC USA

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 2:09 PM

Awesome site!

Baseball is back in Lancaster! I have enjoyed reading about past history of baseball in Pa.

Be sure to check out the Lancaster Barnstomers!
Kenny Myers
Lancaster, PA USA

Monday, May 16, 2005 8:03 AM

Connie Mack is my great grandfather. I really love this site. I have the photograph of the 1929 Athletics and the cubs I can identify all the players for the guest that inquired.

Cornelius Kevin McGillicuddy
Charleston, SC USA

Friday, May 13, 2005 2:31 AM

I am doing some research and part of it involves looking into the A's history. I found you sight through baseball-refernce.com. Looking at the history of baseball in Philly, I can't believe the A's are in Oakland and the Phil's are still in PA! I am also looking at joining the society. I already belong to SABR.

Chuck Ailsworth
Bloomfield Township, MI USA

Friday, May 13, 2005 4:16 PM

I am the daughter of Jimmy Dygert. It is interesting to see pictures of my Dad on the Net. I was 7 when he passed in1936. Thank you for this site. P.S. I googled my Dad and found this site.
Joyce Dygert Collier
Grand Prairie, TX USA
Saturday, April 16, 2005 11:27 AM

We attended the '04 reunion with my dad, Morrie Martin and was just searching for more info and found your site, what a great source of history! We had an excellent time at the reunion, you all did a fantastic job putting it together, and I loved seeing my dad in a way I never have before. Thank you!!!

Madonna Martin-Walsh
Washington, MO USA

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:15 AM

Great website for us younger fans to learn the history of the Athletics. Woody Wheaton was my great uncle and it was very cool to read the interview with him. I only wish the A's had stayed and the Phillies left.

Eric Peoples
Media, PA USA

Friday, April 08, 2005 4:52 PM

My father was an A's fan from the time he came from Virginia to Philadelphia in 1927, and so were my brother and I, the only A's fans on a block in Logan where all the other kids liked the Phillies.

Laurence A. Somers
Lafayette Hill, PA USA

Monday, March 28, 2005 12:05 AM

My Greatgrandfather, Rudoph von Ohl, was the traveling secretary for the A's for many years. My Grandfather Joe Ohl was a pitcher in 1909. I don't know how long. My father Gary Ohl was batboy for a while also. I have pictures and many newspaper clippings about my grandfather Joe Ohl, the left handed pitcher. I was told that my Greatgrandmother and Greatgrandfather entertained alot of ballplayers at there home in Merchantville, N.J. They also hunted at there farm in Jobstown, N.J.

Sharon Ohl Campbell
Largo, FL USA

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:52 PM

First time visit, just beginning to look but glad I found you.

Thomas Daughen

Vineland, NJ USA

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:16 PM

I found this site while lokking for logos for my fantasy baseball team named after the A's. A photo of Jimmie Fox hangs on this YANKEE fans wall! Love baseball!!!!! Nice Idea!

Jason M Hoag
Cohoes, NY United States

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:43 AM

I am a NYC native; from birth to 1961. Now retired and living on the Gulf. I lived to go to Philly or MSG and see Paul Arizin and the Warriors. I am trying to get, to add to what I have...including personal correspondence and such....all I can acquire on Paul. Found this web site by putting in the name of the VHS; saw it in a signed copy of Rosin's book. Great website!!! Cannot wait till VHS arrives. Take care.

Dr. Ron Lofaro

Orange Beach, AL USA

Sunday, March 06, 2005 1:44 PM

What a great and memorable website ! Reading about the A's days of old reminds me of how my brother and I, along with the Society's General Manager, Ernie Montella, would take the train out of Marcus Hook, hook up with the subway, and hoof the rest of the way to Shibe Park, every Sunday to catch the doubleheaders, and catch the real "class" athletes in action.

Jim Jacono
Rehoboth Beach, DE USA

Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:02 AM

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