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Browsing to find a connection to Stoney McLinn. I have a scrapbook which I suspect was his, and wanted to learn more about him. Robert G. Bobo Franklinville, NJ USA Wednesday, December 24, 2003 12:53 PM
My father grew up as a big Phila A's fan. He took mw to Connie
Mac stadium as a young child. I was really excited to learn of your
museum and gift shop.
Great Website. As a young boy, I sent $1 to a save-the-A's campaign. Also, I believe Gus Zernial's injury occurred in 1954. I know I was there and, as I remember, the fans booed him first for what they perceived as his not hustling for a fly ball hit to him. On a subsequent fly hit his way, he dove in a futile attempt to catch it. Unforgiving fans booed him as he left the field. I am interested in any information on Lou Brissie. John Guiniven Elon, NC Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:28 PM
You website is really impressive-WELL DONE! Keep up the good word and Thanks! Frank Gronn Streamwood, IL USA Monday, December 08, 2003 8:38 PM
I found your website through Google. I am looking for more information on Lou Brissie. I'd like towrite a paper on him and his experiences in WWII and afterwards. The paper would be for the annual Cooperstown symposium on baseball and american life next June. Michael Friedman New York, NY USA Monday, December 01, 2003 10:54 AM
Searching for record of relative that played baseball in
early 1900's for team in Phil (?) Pa. Last name Delaney, and group
name was (simular) stockings ? purple ? Hoping to locate something
for geneology search. First time on the site - lot of history. Can anyone help me? I have photos of my great uncle Harry Breslin in uniform with a trophy? Played around 1930-40. Anyone ever hear of him? Can't find him, family lore said he was good. John Engelhardt Dayton, OH USA Monday, November 17, 2003 2:46 PM I was googling Scott Dahlke when the reference came up. A long time baseball fan, especially the years when the rules were the same, I will watch your site with interest. Mike Millea Omaha, NE USA Monday, November 10, 2003 2:15 PM Nice site...I have been looking for more info on Harry Damrau who played briefly on the 1915 team, although he probably didn't hit his weight, he is my family's only major league connection I am aware of...any leads, pics etc. would be great to have... keep up the good work. Bob Damrau Reno, NV USA Friday, October 31, 2003 7:18 PM Nice web site...My grandfather was Ford Garrison. I am always looking for interesting things to put together for my son to have. He died in 2001 and we never really knew him due to circumstances beyond our control, but miss him alot. Tami Garrison Maguire Plant City, FL USA Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:33 PM I was at a card show about 5 years ago. I bought stuff from you people. I think your great. Richard Marshall Columbus, OH USA Monday, October 27, 2003 11:04 PM Looking for information about my Father. He played for the A's in Philly and moved with them to KC.John VanBrabant El Cajon, CA USA Tuesday, October 21, 2003 5:55 PM After all these years of admiring and adoring Eddie Joost, I finally got my wish-come-true and met him at the recent Breakfast on October 12. I'm a new member and want to thank you for the terrific website and the opportunity to meet Eddie Joost. What a classy player he was! Somehow I just knew that he was a first-rate person as well, and I was right! Helene Jawer Rydal, PA USA Tuesday, October 21, 2003 1:20 PM I have just bought a home in Ocean Gate, NJ. The story is that the home was at one time part of the Philadelphia A's training complex. Does anyone have any idea if this in fact true. Thanks for any info. Rich M. Ocean Gate, NJ USA Tuesday, October 21, 2003 9:44 AM Thank you for your web site. I was searching the internet trying to find information on my grandfather and I found your web site. My grandfathers name was Arthur Lee Daney. He was also known as Art Daney. He played for Connie Mack on the 1928 Athletics team. My grandfather was a Choctaw Indian from Oklahoma and this time with the A's was one of the highlights of his life. I found his stats on this page. http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/daneyar01.shtml There is also a bio written by him on this page at the Choctaw Nation web site. http://choctawnation.com/content.php?mmi=4&smi1=0&page=232&enrl_id=91 It would be great to see something added about him on the PhiladelphiaAthletics.org web site. I can also provide a photo of him in his basball uniform. Thanks again for all of your work on this web site. Great work! Bruce Stawicki Mesa, AZ USA Friday, October 17, 2003 8:53 PM I lived in Philadelphia from 1949-1989....Very fond of all the A's and Phillies teams...You have a great website which I'll return to in the future. Thanks. Samuel Armbrester Virginia Beach, VA USA Wednesday, October 15, 2003 11:33 PM I was very pleased with your website (the most thorough I've ever seen-somebody worked very hard on this). I love old time baseball, and have been a Phillies fan since 1959. My grandmother (who was a big fan) told me stories about the A's. A couple of years ago, I met an older man (Samuel "Leaden" Bernstein) who told me a story about how he and five other "sandlotters" were given an opportunity to tryout with the Phillies and A's. His story spurred me to research and subsequently to write a short book about this time. It also got me interested in the A's history which your website and museum pay great tribute to. Thanks. Jack Kapenstein Philadelphia, PA USA Wednesday, October 15, 2003 12:47 PM Herb Sheppard Southampton, PA USA Monday, October 13, 2003 10:27 AM I remember the day Gus Zernial. It was July 11, 1954. The A's were playing the Boston Redsox and lost the first game of a doubleheader 11-1 and the second game 18-0. The loss was nothing compared to losing Zernial until late August of that year. Lane Kronmiller Conshohocken, PA USA Thursday, October 09, 2003 12:29 PM Found site by Luck George Durfor Lisle, Illinois USA Thursday, October 09, 2003 8:00 PM I came across your site looking for your story about the Plank Plaque in Gettysburg. I have been researching Plank and putting together a story about his pre-major league games. I don't think this has ever been done before. It is proving to be extremely interesting but I haven't found info on reported games with Matthewson. Dave Gulden York, PA USA Friday, October 10, 2003 2:42 PM Does Anyone have information about Eddie Joost playing sandlot ball in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? Also can anyone recall a game at Shibe Park (Connie Mack Stadium) when Gus Zrnial was injured in a play in left field, had to leave the game, and was booed by the crowd/circa 1953. Fred Cimino Clayton, NJ USA Tuesday, October 07, 2003 3:00 PM Please, will anyone please e-mail me if you have ANY information about William John Fredericks, aka Gus Fredericks. He was recruited by Connie Mack to play the position of catcher right before WWII, but then he left during spring season with Joe Nax (i think thats his last name) to serve in the Navy as a photographer. Joe Nax was going to play Pitcher. Thank you so much! Gus F. is my paternal grandfather and passed away in 1995 or 1996 and I was just wondering if by any chance any old players knew him. M. F. meggels44@hotmail.com Philadelphia, PA USA Tuesday, September 30, 2003 9:17 PM I have been looking for years for a photo that included my great grandfather, Mike Dee, who was an athletic trainor for the A's. I finally found one on this website - the 1915 American League Champions. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be able to purchase a copy of the photo to finally see a picture of the man about whom I heard so many stories. Thanks so much for enabling me to access this treasure. Donna Landon West Chester, PA USA Monday, September 29, 2003 10:38 PM Sorry that I can't make the breakfast this year, as I will be out of town. I will be sending my check for membership soon. I look forward to as many events that you have. I was a loyal A's fan as a kid. Let me know if I can help in any way. Jim Dierkes Ambler, PA USA Sunday, September 28, 2003 9:24 PM I grew up in the 50s in Philadelphia LOVING baseball. My mother told me her father was a pitcher for the A's. Are there any old rosters in the archives? Kemc grath Philadelphia, PA USA Sunday, September 28, 2003 7:29 PM This is in reference to Gretchen McConnell's entry on 9/13/03. I am Frank Smikel's daughter. In the 1920's when my father played baseball as a pitcher, he spelled his last name Smejkal. By 1930 he was a graduate of the Univ. of Illinois as a civil engineer. To my knowledge he never played for the White Sox. I have a letter sent to my father on Feb. 14, 1924 from Bob Quinn, President, Boston American League Baseball Co. In that letter he was offered a place "with some minor league club". I do not know about his follow-up to that letter. Carol Pastoret Columbia, MO USA Sunday, September 28, 2003 3:40 PM Dave and Nell Philley are good friends of mine, I stay in touch with them by correspondence and at least one visit per year to hear Daves baseball stories that he dearly loves to re-live and I love to hear them. I am a collector of Daves cards and memrobilia, and Nell has supplied me with some very interesting items from Daves long career. Larry D. Martin Sandia, TX USA Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:04 AM I saw your program on channel 12 last night. My grandfather was George "Rube" Walberg. Lisa (Walberg) Crager Vineland, NJ USA Friday, September 26, 2003 8:19 PM I am actually only 23 and a lifetime Oakland A's fan. I was doing some research on the franchise and stumbled across this site. What an impressive display of dedication, love of the A's and love of the game! I found the site educational and inspiring. Keep up the great work! John Quaresma San Diego, CA USA Friday, September 26, 2003 7:49 PM My husbands grandfather was Jim Hunter, who formerly played with the Athletics, I am having a hard time finding out about his baseball career. I have checked the website. We are not even sure what year he played 1920-30's? Any info would be great. Marie Bean Lafayette Hill, PA USA Friday, September 26, 2003 1:58 PM GREAT WEB SITE! My father was the bat boy for the Philadelphia Athletics , if you look at the team picture of the 1929 team he is the kid kneeling on the ground in front of Connie Mack. My fathers name is Lawrence Thomas Moore, his middle name came from his uncle Ira Thomas a baseball player for the A'S in the early 1900's and later he was a scout for the A's. He had a long relationship with Connie Mack and Del Ennis. I used to have that same picture of the team of 1929 (and others), and a autographed baseball, a baseball made of black coal with the A's insignia which said mascot on it , in moving all of these items were lost. I was very happy to see the picutre that my father had showed me so many times over the years. My father was 12 or 13 years old in the photo. Thank you. ROBERT L. MOORE PHILADELPHIA , PA USA Friday, September 26, 2003 10:42 AM A friend had said his father-in-law Kenneth E. Harvey had played for the A's but did not know the year(s). Is there anyway to find out what year(s) and his stats. Jack Rhoads USA Tuesday, September 23, 2003 3:20 PM I was searching for the history of the Philadelphia stadiums and I started with Shibe park ---- up came your website. I am originally from Paoli, PA and had four brothers and three sisters who were all avid ATHLETIC fans, that is until they left Philly. The oldest one is now 92 and we all still remember --just barely though-- alot about those great Philadlphia ATHLETIC teams. Henry Durbano Villas, NJ USA Monday, September 22, 2003 11:50 AM I believe my grandfather played for part of one year for the "A's" during the teens. His name was Frank McDonough. He was a catcher. Mark Heaney Schererville, IN USA Monday, September 15, 2003 10:02 PM Yes I was wondering who as the pitcher for the White Sox in 1930. Or else I was wondering when u can tell me Frank Smikel played for the White Sox. I am his great granddaughter and I am looking for anything I can find about him. TY Gretchen McConnell Henderson, NV USA Saturday, September 13, 2003 6:27 PM Found you while surfing. First knew about team from reading sports pages, then we got a radio; NEXT came a T.V. I wonder what next. Only the best we hope. Grace and Kelly McPhail Kelowna, BC Canada Saturday, September 13, 2003 11:39 AM I found the website by surfing the web. I love baseball history and am a member of the St. Louis Browns Fan Club. William Herman Louisville, KY USA Saturday, September 13, 2003 5:03 AM Leian J Morris Chanhassen, MN USA Wednesday, September 03, 2003 11:57 AM Very nice web site. We had a fellow that lived about 10 miles from here who played for the Athletics -Nellie Fox- he went on to have a great career. Jack Rollins Fayetteville, PA USA Sunday, August 31, 2003 9:51 PM Jim Hannan Baltimore, MD USA Monday, September 01, 2003 8:12 PM Hello. First of all, a big congratulations to everyone who has something to do with the upkeep of this website. I found it extremely informative and interesting. The Philadelphia Athletics were long before my time but I rerally enjoy reading about baseball history, especially old teams and ballparks that no longer exist. One thing the site does not address, however, is Philadelphia's minor league affiliates over the years. I live in Ottawa, Canada where Philadelphia had its AAA home for a number of years. It is very difficult to find any information on this team, which also succumbed (or did it move??) when the A's folded. Any information regarding the old Ottawa Athletics of the International League along with who played here and where would be much appreciated. Again, a wonderful site. Keep up the great work !!!! Stephen Heidemann Ottawa, ON Canada Thursday, August 28, 2003 5:51 PM My wife's great granfather was a pitcher for the A's in the early 1900's. His name was Hubert Baldwin. John Wyatt Richmond, VA USA Tuesday, August 26, 2003 4:57 PM I read about your site in a newspaper article in the USA Today. I am originally from Philly, but now live outside Chicago. My great-grandfather, Thomas Gavigan, was a good friend of Connie Mack's. I have a 1945 baseball signed by Connie that has been handed down through the generations. Pretty cool! PXM Naperville, IL USA Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:07 PM My grandfather never played for a team from PA. But did play in Philadelphia I believe the the Team he played for was The American Chain CO. from Bridgeport CT. His name was Russell W. Parker born 1900 . He played in the 20's 30's and into the 40's . He even pitched a 17 inning game to a 1 to 1 tie . . The reason for the game stoping was no lights back then . Other's that played on the team with him were George Raft , Jim Lessco , Robert Farrell and Leo Darosier(not sure of his spelling) Any info that anyone can find would be great. Ray Parker West Haven, CT USA Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:46 PM Found website surfing. Great site. I have many Phila. A's baseball cards. Appreciated story on Bill Werber. He was a Duke Univ. All-American, my favorite school. My Dad and a friend actually spoke to Lefty Grove before a pre-season game in Charlotte, NC. I will definitely recommend your site. Danny Brackett Florence, SC USA Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:51 AM Great...great! Frank Petrocelli New Milford, NJ USA My Great Uncle Eddie Murphy "Honest Ed," played for the Athletics from 1912 to 1915 when he was sold to the White Sox where he played until 1921. Nice to see some photos of him. Sean Murphy USA Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:40 AM Wayne Ambler and his wife Sally took me under their wings in the mid 1970's. I would love to hear from anyone who knows or remembers the Amblers. Wayne would be approximately 90 years of age. He told me of so many stories about playing baseball for Connie Mack. It would thirll this old heart to hear from anyone regarding Wayne. Rex Winn McDonough, GA USA Saturday, August 09, 2003 9:13 PM Found the website by accident, been looking for a long time thoough, thanks. Ken Stewart Bartonville, IL USA Wednesday, August 06, 2003 8:02 PM Shibe Park came to mind while using internet. grew up in phila went to many games at the park great memories, also went to football games North Catholic Frankford Thanksgiving sold out. Ron Lovett Cape Girardeau, MO USA Wednesday, August 06, 2003 5:27 PM A great site and a great tribute to the Philadelphia Athletics. Bob Ralph Woodbury, NJ USA Saturday, August 02, 2003 11:58 PM While doing research on Pete Suder I was Pleased to find your site.My interest was nurtured by the fact that Pete was my first baseball hero when I, as a 6 yr. old watched him play third for the Yankee farm club-Binghamton Triplets. I can't tell you how delighted I was when I found out via my hometown newspaper's web site that Pete was to be inducted into the Binghamton Baseball Shrine's Class of 2003.My only regret is that Pete never got the chance to wear those hometown pinstripes to Yankee Stadium.But I must say that having the chance to see a minor leaguer,like Pete make it to the majors, is a joy not to be forgotten,for here I am 64 yr's later able to say "I saw him play." John R. Husnay Deerfield, NY USA Saturday, August 02, 2003 10:35 PM I found your website through the internet. My reason of finding you was to let you know about a baseball card that I have of Elmer Valo from 12-31-1949, in which I'm curious about the value of the card. Reshelle Campbell Fairmont, NC USA Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:54 AM Jerome Labanz was my grandfather, and I would love to know of any other sites that might mention him. Elizabeth Walton PA USA Sunday, July 27, 2003 8:10 PM I'm sorry we lost the A's the stories told to me were incredible I would loved to met Rube Wadell. Chuck Favata Philadelphia, PA USA Friday, July 25, 2003 4:03 AM Richard P. Corkery Philadelphia, PA USA Thursday, July 24, 2003 1:59 PM A friend of mine signed me up as a member at the Phils-A's game. What a great gesture, thanks Tom for remembering. Boy, what great days they were. All those Eddie Joost leadoff homers, Elmer Valo slams into the wall, Bobo Newsom blooper pitches, Dick Siebert silky fielding plays, Gus Zernial homeruns, Russ Christopher sidearm pitches, Bobby Shantz catlike bursts at a bunted ball, Ferris Fain batting titles, and my favorite player, Bobby Estalella, possibly the first latino player (at least that I remember)in the league. I get goosebumps just typing this! Can't forget the mode of transportation in those days, the #56 trolley on Erie Ave and the Lehigh Ave. trolley also. Some of the happiest days of my life were watching the A's. Thanks for the memories. Bob Adair Villas, NJ, USA Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:07 AM I grew up in Drexel Hill, PA and my family lived there from 1955-1988. The A's were a memory then but as a baseball historian with an emphasis on the American League I treasure the effort you have put forth here. The A's of the 1900's, 1910's and the late 1920's and early 1930's had some of the finest teams in major league baseball. Keep up the good work. John J. Obrzut Tallahassee, FL USA Wednesday, July 23, 2003 2:07 PM Found site by asking Jeeves, looking for 1928 team picture and other information on 1928 team. Bill Cerankowski Williamstown, NJ USA Saturday, July 19, 2003 3:17 PM My Grandfather was recruited by Connie Mack supposedly in 1947 or 48. James Snedigar Louisville, KY USA Friday, July 18, 2003 7:46 AM Hope to contact a great Philadelphia Athletics fan named John Finkbinder, a Yale alumnus I believe, who used to keep a scorecard of Athletic games heard on the radio and give them to me when I was quite young. Phil Schaap New York, NY USA Thursday, July 17, 2003 12:56 PM Most of the comments on Bobby Shantz fail to note his glove - A SUPER FIELDER I was looking up information about Ray Murray when I came across your terriffic website,keep up the great work!!!!! Greg Schwertfeger Lakeland, FL USA Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:10 PM Interested in Pete Suder who is a cousin of my mother Catherine Suder. Ed Gunn Philadelphia, PA USA Monday, July 07, 2003 11:51 PM I remember when Carl Shibe pitched for our Company at Camp Wheeler, Georga in 1946. Bob Markward Pine Valley, NY USA Monday, July 07, 2003 5:59 PM Born in'31, grew up outside Phila. Often went to Shibe Park in the 40's. Have a ball signed by Connie Mack given to me by Tommy Richardson then Pres. of the Eastern League. Still route for Phila clubs, and miss Shibe Park. Bob Fisher Avon, NY USA Monday, July 07, 2003 12:04 AM A friend in Lambertville NJ (Lou Taylor) knew I was researching my dad's career (Jerry Labanz - Athletics Farm team Class AAA 1953-1955)and he gave me this website. Judy Colt Lambertville, NJ USA Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:56 PM Anything we can do to help???? Don Geiszler Newtown, PA Thursday, June 12, 2003 2:40 PM Dear Members of PAHS, Sorry to hear about the fire of June 11th. I hope the recovery will be quick and as complete as possible. My sister CHRIS MAGINNIS should be forwarding my membership fee this week or early next week at the latest. I hope to visit the society in Aug. or Sept. when I plan to be in the states for a home visit from Brazil. In the meantime my best wishes for a pleasant summer and a successful recovery from the fire damage. God bless one and all! Faithfully yours Padre Dan Meehan, OMI Wednesday, June 11, 2003 6:37 PM I am sorry to hear the bad news. I have an offer if you want to spread the word as well as sell some wares. I have extra space at my June 22nd show. If you would like to take a table for the A's society and sell some stuff for them I will gladly give you guys an 8 Ft Table for our June 22nd show. Regards, Eric Poppel Thursday, June 12, 2003 1:08 PM I am very sorry to hear of the damage to the Society's collection. I hope that it can be rescued. While I did not make it to the A's-Phillies series, I followed
the activities in the news. The local paper here, the Allentown
Morning Call, had a long article about the A's whose headline asked
whether the wrong team left Philadelphia! Sorry to hear of the fire. It was a terrible thing, especially on the heels of the great weekend. Maybe the Phillies set it because the A's got too much favorable press. Ted Taylor Thursday, June 12, 2003 3:43 PM I'm glad to hear you're hanging in there. Of all the different baseball associations I belong to and all of my affiliations, the PAHS has the dearest place in my heart. Let me know when the store and museum are open again. I'm laid up right now with a torn up knee, but will come visit ASAP. As always, my best to you and all the "gang". Fondly, Ken Friday, June 13, 2003 7:36 AM Dear Friends of Philadelphia Athletic Historical Society, On June 11, 2003 water and smoke damage was sustained by Philadelphia Historical Athletic Society in downtown Hatboro from an apartment located above the Society. We will be down for renovations BUT we are still accepting orders and memberships through e-mail, phone and fax. For local media coverage and to hear an interview with Ernie Montella, General Manager, please point your web browser to: http://kyw.com/siteSearch/local_story_162122730.html Regards, PAHS Great site, I grew up a huge A's fan, Bobby Shantz, and Gus Zernial were two of my favorites, now I play golf with Bobby in those celebrity tournaments, if you see bobby tell him Joe [The Four Aces} said hi, missd him at this years golf event. Joe Giglio Turnersville, NJ USA Wednesday, June 11, 2003 7:39 AM Great memories of Shibe Park & the A's. I was a student at North Catholic class of '56. Saw a lot of games. Some names not well known that occur to me now, Joe DeMaestri, Vic Power, Don Demeter Joe Hoffman Murrells Inlet, SC USA Tuesday, June 10, 2003 6:44 PM My odd relationship with the A's. I was born Oct 1,1931. Having older brothers Tom & Dick & Harry ruled out by my grandmother, the family doctor at my birth owned the local semipro team in Pine Grove Pa. (Schuylkill County) suggested to my parents that I be named after Connie Mack. My middle name came from the first person to hit a home run, Al Simmons was the one. When I relate this story I indicate my name is Connie Alfred and not Cornelius Aloyisius, the given names of Connie Mack And Al Simmons. Just a bit of trivia. I found your site on Phillies web site as I was listening to the Phillies game on MLB.Com Naturally having followed the A's from afar it was interesting to read about them and remembering names and feats of the A's. Connie A. Spittler Williamsport, PA USA Monday, June 09, 2003 11:20 PM This site is great & this past weekend was the best. Getting to see the A's play again in Philly & seeing some of the old players of the Blue & White days as well as the Mack family members. You guys from the "A's Society" were helpful with information,additionally getting to meet so many old A's fans at the "Society" display was a pleasure. Seeing some of the old info that some guys had on hand & talking shop with many old A's fans that like me remember seeing many of the players that appeared at the games this weekend. I lucked out in having tics for Fri & Sunday & getting to see all 3 games. The adding of "Rube Oldring" to the Wall of Fame was nice to see, since he was a Delaware Valley guy with family in the Bridgeton, NJ area. I guess my next step is to become a member & visit Hatboro, PA. PS: Can you believe how great Eddie Joost looks! Tom McCarville Newfield, NJ USA Monday, June 09, 2003 5:56 PM Article in the Philadelphia Inquirier. I had ticket for Saturdays game, which was rained out. I really wanted to see the A's. I was a little disappointed they did not do a turn back the clock game, and wear uniforms from 1954. I think the fans would have loved to see the old A's uniform take the field in Philadelphia one more time. People who remember the A's are becoming fewer and fewer and it would have been nice treat for them to see the old uniforms once again. I still think the old ball parks wee the nicest designed stadiums. Crosley field with the terrance, Connie Mack with the high right field wall and baseballs over the signs in left. The new parks are and will be nice but the old parks have all the memories. Thank you for letting me reminise about the A's and the old ball yard. Harry J Peppel Ridley Park, PA USA Monday, June 09, 2003 2:59 PM Ralph J. Cunningham Carneyspoint, NJ USA Monday, June 09, 2003 3:41 PM My Great Grandfather played on the same team as Reach. His name was Radcliffe,I think he was a shortstop and a bit of a troublemaker. Ken Bloomfield Eastampton, NJ USA Monday, June 09, 2003 10:46 AM My father, Emmet McCann, played for the A's at age 18 and 19 on the 1920-21 teams. He got into only 65 games for with Mr. Mack and came up later with the Red Sox in 1926 and got into six for them. Why isn't he listed on the rosters on your site? He is listed on the sportsillustrated.cnn.com site, as well as the Baseball Register found in most public libraries. Emmet should be spelled with only one t at the end, despite the fact that it is spelled Emmett in almost all the record books. I have a Louisville slugger of his with his signature burned into it using only one t. I love the site. Robert Emmet McCann Seven Valleys, PA USA Sunday, June 08, 2003 11:17 PM On the list of Phila. A's Hall of Famers - hey, don't forget Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and Zack Wheat. So that makes at least 13 altogether. Bob Wilson Gainesville, FL USA Sunday, June 08, 2003 6:14 PM Enjoyed your website and article on Bing Miller. Bing was my great uncle. I am interested in knowing what number he wore. Does anyone know? Also, I am interested in knowing more about the 1934 All Star team to Japan which he played on. Thanks for any help you can give. Tom Stewart Morristown, TN USA Saturday, June 07, 2003 8:29 AM John Weney Philadelphia, PA USA Saturday, June 07, 2003 6:37 AM Great site heard about it on Daily News Live on comcastsports net this past thursday. found the link to it on Phillies.com Eric Snyder Easton, PA USA Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:18 PM Excellent site....... Dave Rogers Havertown, PA USA Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:49 PM I'm 22yr old a's fan. I wanted know how did the A's get that "elephant symbol". I know it has to do with connie mack style of coaching. Louis Buffalo, NY USA Sunday, June 08, 2003 2:03 AM I always been a Phillies fan. I grew-up three blocks from the Vet. I could hear the crowd on my front step but the Phila. A's just have held my intrest ever since I could remember. Could you amagine if the Phillies left town we would have had a team to rival the NYY. That would have been great.....I will alway root for the A'S in the American. Thomas J. Howel Philadelphia, PA USA Sunday, June 08, 2003 4:52 PM Glad to finally find you. I have always been an A's fan and met someone at the Ocean City block party who told me about you. Was in California a few weeks ago and saw an old school friend from Margate, N.J. wo now lives in Cal and plays golf with Eddie Joost...what a thrill. I remember going with my dad to Shibe Park to see the A's play and have a set of Connie Mack seats and a Jerome Schmalz's picture of 21st and Lehigh in my law office along with many other sports pictures. If any of your members are in the area they are welcome to stop by and see them. I am sure any A's fan would enjoy them. Used to have an old A's hat hanging on the wall but unfortunately someone walked off with it. Hope it was an A's fan who appreciated it. There is a young investigator in our prosecutors' office last name Fain. Naturally I called him Ferris and then had to explain as he is too young to remember. Glad to find you and hope to come visit in the near future. If I can ever be of assistance please advise. Thanks. Henry G. Broome, Jr. Northfield, NJ USA Sunday, June 08, 2003 8:22 PM My first memory of attending a professional baseball game was back in 1948 when my dad toted his 5 year old (me) and 7 year old sons to Shibe Park to see the A's play the St. Louis Browns. I was the only kid in the neighborhood who liked the A's more than the Phillies (tolerable) or the Yankees (despised). Hope to visit yo soon. Tom Bell Moorestown, NJ USA Sunday, June 08, 2003 11:39 PM I watched the As at Shibe Park as a youth. Still remember Shantz, Joost, Fain, Zernial, Valo et al. I had the pleasure of meeting Spook Jacobs at the Vet between games today. I have continued to root for the As since they left. First time I went to a game and hoped both teams won. Keep up the good work. Jack Irwin Philadelphia, PA USA Monday, June 09, 2003 12:09 AM Nice sight you have. I also have a baseball signed by the entire 1949 A's team included Connie Mack. F. Vacca Mays Landing, NJ USA Friday, June 06, 2003 8:15 AM I am 75 years old and rooted for the Athletics for as long as I can remember. Your web page brings back many memories and I have only scratched the surface. I heard about you while listening to tonights Phillies game. Bill Monroe Pennsauken, NJ USA Thursday, June 05, 2003 10:23 PM My father said he lived about a block away from Connie Mack in I believe was Flourtown he used to have dinner at his house on Sundays when there wasn't a game or during the summer. He also still has a ball signed by Connie but he signed it as Connie Wack for him. Bob Nahill Wikes-Barre, PA USA Thursday, June 05, 2003 6:24 PM I was looking for information on my Great Uncle Mike Drennan who was a Scout for the A's back in the 20's. I didn't see anything on your website. Tom Drennan Bryn Mawr, PA USA Wednesday, June 04, 2003 8:40 AM One of my relatives played ball in the 1950's, Gus Zernial. He is my great great uncle. Jennifer Leach Smith Temple, TX USA Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:24 PM I found your website after seeing an old camp counsler on CN8. I knew he was devoted to baseball but had no idea of how inspired he was. Max Silberman how are you? Adam Simmens Philadelphia, PA USA Tuesday, June 03, 2003 2:36 PM Found your wonderful website through Google with my interest piqued by the return of the A's to Philadelphia this upcoming weekend 6/6-6/8/03. My husband and I have Phillies Sunday home game season tickets, but what I found most interesting on your site was both teams' mutual Connie Mack Stadium history, as that was where I attended my first games with my Dad, Lennox J. Campbell of SW Philadelphia. I get nostalgic about ballparks that are no more, as later this season I will be attending the final game at Veterans' Stadium at which I was present for its first game and in which the baseball bug took permanent hold of me. Lorna Campbell-Seely Levittown, PA USA Tuesday, June 03, 2003 6:42 PM Thanks for sharing. Joe Russo Philadelphia, PA USA Monday, June 02, 2003 10:40 PM I lived in Warminster and Philadelphia but never knew their was a Museum/Gift shop up there, use to go to Connie Mack Stadium all the time, where was Bakers Field located? found you on the web was looking up old ball parks, haven't found a pic of Franklin Field, yet. John Gordon Holiday, FL USA Wednesday, May 28, 2003 4:52 PM NOTE: Baker Bowl (not Bakers Field) was located at Broad & Huntington, just 7 blocks from Shibe Park. Found the website through Google. My dad was a New York City policeman who loved Connie Mack and the A's. My first baseball game was at Yankee Stadium around 1931 between the A's and the Yankees. What wonderful players they had -- Al Simmons, Jimmy Foxx, Mickey Cochrane, Lefty Grove et al. It's a shame he had to break them up. I have some wonderful memories of exciting World Series between the A's and the St. Louis Cardinals in my early youth. Thanks for a wonderful website. Ed Monigan Yardley, PA USA Wednesday, May 28, 2003 8:57 AM As a boy I lived on Lehigh Ave. between 24th and 25th Sts. and was a witness to just about every game played in old Shibe Park through the crowds and patrons going to the game across Lehigh Ave. It was a wonderful time to be alive and living so close to the ball park. We lived there on Lehigh Ave.during the 1940's thru the 1960's. It was unforgettable. John Murphy Medford, NJ USA Sunday, May 11, 2003 12:12 PM My father told me that his grandfather played on this team, but i don't know what year or if it was his grandfather on his mother's or father's side. Wynonah Felton, DE USA Monday, April 28, 2003 5:12 AM I was in the Army in 1945 and 1946 and Carl Scheib pitched for our Regement. Bob Markward Pine Valley, NY USA Monday, April 28, 2003 5:07 AM Discovering your wonderful site has certainly taken me back quite a few years. I am seventy one and grew up in Ardmore. From the age of eleven in the early forties, I use to make my way to Shibe Park (by myself) for the Sunday doubleheaders. I would take the Red Arrow to 69th St; the El down to 15th St; walk over to Arch St and take the #33 Trolley out to the park. Your site makes it seem like yesterday. I was in the crowd in 1948 for the twi-night double header with the Indians when we were running neck and neck with them for the AL lead. I was in the stands down the right field line when Pete Gray came to town with the Browns. I was at Shibe on a Sunday in 1947 when the Dodgers were in town for a doubleheader. Wish I still had my Jackie Robinson pins. Like yesterday. Lee Stalker Portland, OR USA Saturday, April 26, 2003 10:09 PM Looking for "Lefty' Burdsall-Phila. Athletics around 1920- to-1940. I heard Connie Mack fired him because he either did not show up or was drunk. I was wondering if there was any truth in that. Patricia Abut Toms River, NJ USA Sunday, April 27, 2003 8:02 PM PATRICIA JEAN BOOTH (Niece of Phil Marchildon) 1932-2003. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of an extraordinary woman, nurse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Patricia Booth wife of the late George A. Booth, after her courageous battle with cancer. Patricia passed away on April 23, 2003 lovingly surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a part of herself in her children and the lives she has touched. Cherished mother of Lorraine (Dave Erb), Michael (Winkey), Sharon (Dave Bennett) and Patrick. Dear grandmother of Scott, Michael, Tammy, Matthew, Nicholas and great grandmother of Samantha and Gage. Patricia also leaves behind many life long friends and relatives. Interment will be held on Saturday May 3rd 11:30 Merrickville Union Cemetery. Memorial service Sunday May 4th 1:30pm to be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church 110 McCurdy Drive in Kanata Ontario Canada. Reception will follow. Mike Booth Ottawa, ON Canada Sunday, April 27, 2003 2:36 PM A great tribute to the sport of baseball! KPN Blue Bell, Pa Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:26 PM Hello everybody. My name is Tom Rathkamp. I have begun the wonderful task of writing a full-length biography of Al Simmons. I am a Milwaukee native and recently discovered that one of Simmons' nephews used to work with my parents. Anyway, I intend on possibly getting involved with your society, and would appreciate any help un this daunting project. Thomas W. Rathkamp Cedarburg, WI USA Friday, April 11, 2003 4:05 PM Love your website. I looked up this website after seeing your museum profiled on Yes Network's "What's it Worth" show. I am a huge baseball fan and I am fascinated by teams that have moved on like the Phila. A's. Matter of fact, I bought a beat-up 1953 A's yearbook on Ebay last week. I will defintely visit your museum on my next visit to the Vet! Jeff B. Staten Island, NY USA Friday, April 04, 2003 6:34 PM Love baseball, love the teams that are no more, only memories. Your website will have keep it alive. Want so dearly to be be able to go to a REUNION. Is one planned for this year. Now that I'm retired, I have the time to go. Please tell me there will be one. I so much want to meet them and TALK BASEBALL. They played for the love of the game. It seems today, they play for the love of money...... Dennie Cunningham Canandaigua, NY USA Thursday, April 03, 2003 2:40 PM My husband found your site and my grandfather played for the Athletics we think in the 20's. His name was Walter Butterworth and he was a pitcher. We have a picture and his uniform but no stats on him. We would greatly appreciate if anyone could give us more info about his baseball days. We had your website in the Milestone publications. Thank you so much. Jill Horner Runnemede, NJ USA Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:44 PM My uncle, Bill Johnson, played for the Phila. A's in 1916 &17. It was great nostalgia to visit the site. Bill Johnson Gilford, NH USA Wednesday, March 19, 2003 1:44 PM As a young boy, I travelled to Pueblo, Colorado to see the Lincoln A's play every time they were in town c. 1947, 1948. Bobby Shantz, Lou Limmer, Tommy Kirk, Eddie Boehm, Freddy Wells, Nellie Fox, Joe Aliperto, Bob Wellman, Novak? Who did I miss? I can't remember who played shortstop. Can anyone help me with the rest of the roster. Jerry Brooks Allenspark, CO USA Tuesday, March 18, 2003 8:46 PM I met Bobby Shantz on Frankford Ave. in Mayfair. I was 16 years old. He was walking south across from the Mayfair Diner. I offered him a ride home in my newly acquired 1935 Plymouth, an ex-taxi cab. He accepted and I took him north to Holmesburg. I dropped him off at Frankford and Rhawn Sts. I never forgot that experience, that was in 1951. Edward Logan Levittown, PA USA Sunday, March 16, 2003 7:01 PM I'm glad I came to visit this website. Greetings from New York. I really love baseball. One of my uncles met Babe Ruth and has an autographed baseball from him! Caroline Chaudhary Brooklyn, NY USA Friday, March 07, 2003 12:20 AM Just a thank you for the quick response on my order from the gift shop. I'll be wearing my hat and t-shirt on June 8th and I hope to see many others. Bob Cheeseman Ocean Springs, MS USA Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:28 PM The A's, St. Tommy More's Golden Bears, and St. Joe's Hawks--what better connections can a person have?! Thanks for keeping the memories alive. See you at the Vet June 6, 7, and 8. Lou Giuliana Philadelphia, PA USA Wednesday, February 26, 2003 10:56 PM I've been a quiet surfer on your page for a number of years. I'm 54 this year, never saw the A's play while they were still here in town, but I became very friendly with a former A's outfielder Eddie Collins Jr. a number of years ago and did a lot of research on the A's of the late 30's and early 40's as well as teams Eddie Sr. played for in the earlier part of the century. I want to say this is one of my favorite spots and I point friends I know in communities far removed for the Philadelphia area towards this site due to the great material and interesting insight the society often presents. Jim Ferris Lansdowne, Pa USA Tuesday, February 25, 2003 11:47 AM I'm an Oakland A's fan looking back into the early years. Nathan Alonso Fremont, CA USA Saturday, February 22, 2003 1:29 PM Looking for information on my grandfather whom I believe played for the "A's" in the early 1900's, his name was Robert Barr. Web site found by looking for info on my grandfather whom I never knew. My father said he was orphaned at age 9 and I never asked for any details and now there is no one left to ask. I hope you can help. Robert F. Barr Leesburg, FL USA Thursday, February 20, 2003 10:34 PM I enjoyed collecting baseball cards when I was akid back in the 1950's, even though I wasn't lucky enough to live close enough to a large city to attend any games. My wife is originally from Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and were great friends of Elmer Valo's family. What a fearless outfielder, not afraid of those walls. Your website is just like the movie, "build it and they will come." George Brooks Pearland, Tx USA Friday, February 14, 2003 2:13 PM I am 31 years old and can't really tell you much about Athletics history. What I do know I heard from my late grandfather, and from what he told me the Athletics were the best franchise in Philadelphia ever. I found your site just trying to learn more about their history. Todd Haines Reading, PA USA Friday, February 07, 2003 10:25 PM I am a member of the Bosox Club(Red Sox Fan Club) and go to the HOF every year for the inductions. I enjoyed your site and came across it as I was looking for info on Spook Jacobs stamp collection. I too have an extensive collection and would like him to know of my collection and may have info to share. Good Luck to the Society and I will be joining. Stephen Clark Newton Center, MA USA Tuesday, February 04, 2003 4:45 PM I knew you existed but found you accidentally. At 57, I have such vivid memories of watching Bobby Shantz, Eddie Joost, Pete Suder, Joe Tipton, Ferris Fain and the hard hitting pitcher Carl Scheib. To me Jimmy Dykes was the manager who would talk to kids at the church social. Mr. Mack was the God I saw only from afar in the stands in 1950 or 1951. If I had to choose a favorite it would be Eddie Joost or the Shantz brothers; Billy always seem to give total effort if not the same results. Edward Thomas Marblehead, MA USA Friday, January 31, 2003 11:11 PM Your sight was found as I was looking for available info on the Japan bound, 1934 All American team put together by Connie Mack & Babe Ruth. My Father, the late southpaw Earl Whitehill, was one of the pitchers invited to partici-pate. He and my Mother, Violet Whitehill, enjoyed the trip very much and brought many beautiful things back to our home in Iowa. Dad was fresh off a 22 & 8 sason with the Washington Senators and Mother did articles on the trip for one of the Washington papers. My husband, born and raised on the Main Line, and I were in Philadelphia in the late '80s and we were very disappointed we couldn't locate so much as a marker denoting it had existed. We are both delighted to know of the society and website. Earlinda Whitehill Barriga Santa Maria, CA USA Sunday, February 02, 2003 3:59 PM I was looking for a picture of Carl Scheib and found your site James Schieb Lambertville, MI USA Thursday, January 30, 2003 9:34 AM Great site!! Followed the A's from 1952. Attended first game at Shibe Park in 1954. Favorite players were Bobby Shantz, Gus Zernial, Ferris Fain & Spook Jacobs. Still feel remorse due to the sale of the team to Arnold Johnson. Never could devote my full allegiance to the Phillies. Similar to Dodger & Giant fans when the teams departed New York. Ironic how the A's are still considered the most successful sports franchise in Philadelphia history after all these years. Dino Taviano Wilmington, DE USA Wednesday, January 22, 2003 10:46 AM I'm a member of the A's Society and was just reading through some of the guestbook items. There was mention of a magazine "One More Inning" by a Herb Rogoff who said we could get a copy of an itnerview he did with Gus Zernial. I would like to get a copy but it did not say how to get it. Any help? Thanks. Lane Kronmiller Miquon, PA USA Monday, January 13, 2003 5:38 PM I was simply searching for baseball records concerning the Babe Ruth League in which I participated in and for some reason came across this site. Anyways, my grandfather, John Gordon Rhodes, played for the athletics in the 30's. Chris Engels Seattle, WA USA Monday, January 13, 2003 12:25 AM As a youngster (age 7), I suffered through the "Summer of the Blue Snow", that is, the collapse of the 1964 Phillies. Although I moved from Pennsylvania in 1978, I'll always love the Phillies and all Philadelphia sports teams. I grew up in Palmerton, PA, Elmer Valo's home town. I graduated high school with his daughter, Mary Jane. Elmer's son, Jimmy, an accountant, actually worked for my father for a while. Elmer Valo was a real legend in our little home town, and I was saddened to hear of his passing a few years ago. Searching the web on Ebay is how i stumbled upon your website. I'm really glad I did. I'll be sure to visit the musuem the next time I'm in the area visiting my family. I'm terribly disappointed that I missed your session on the 1964 Phillies. Any chance of doing it again? Peter Searles Seekonk, MA USA Saturday, January 04, 2003 10:17 PM
I saw Nellie Fox play for the Chicago White Sox as a boy (NW,
IN) and have his autographed Wilson Glove still that I used as a
Little Leaguer, 58-61... Found your website on Google. Does anyone know how many players played for both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Phialdelphia A's? Are the Phillies planning anything special with the 2003 Interleague play series with the A's? Tom Wasekanes Glenside, PA USA Saturday, December 21, 2002 12:53 PM I was a A's fan in my young days and Sam Chapman was my favorite player. Vince Glassboro, NJ USA Wednesday, December 11, 2002 8:41 PM Great site, keep up the great work. From a diehard Red Sox fan. Bob Lingley Boston, MA USA Thursday, December 05, 2002 1:47 PM Terrific website!! I publish a monthly baseball magazine called "One More Inning." The entire run is in the Hall of Fame. I did an interview with Gus Zernial recently and if you would like to see it, I would be glad to send it off to you. The magazine might be of interest to you since it does deal with the history of the game as well as the contemporary scene. Herb Rogoff Wayne, NJ USA Monday, December 02, 2002 1:49 PM I found your web site while researching some history of my relative Jimmy Dykes. He was my grandfather's first cousin. It was great to see some vintage photos. Thanks! Judi Dietrich-Bowring Perkiomenville, Pa USA Monday, December 02, 2002 12:53 AM Interested in the history of the Athletics franchise (I'm an Oakland A's fan), I typed in Philadelphia Athletics in my web browser. What a nice web site!! Also, I'm interested to know what events you may be sponsoring when the A's return to Philadelphia to play the Phillies in June 2003? I plan on being there for the games. Thanks. Dave Fannin Hilmar, CA USA Saturday, November 30, 2002 5:23 PM Found your site through google.com. I can remember Ferris Fain, Pete Suder, Eddie Joost, Hank Majetsky, Elmer Valo, Dave Philly, Gus Zernial, Vic Poaer, Lou Limmer, Forrest Jacobs, Joe Astroth, Bobby Shantz, Alex Kelner, Jimmy Dykes and Connie Mack. Most of all, I remember the ball park. To a little boy through adulthood, I have seen just about every American and National League teams play there. I saw Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Duke Snyder play there. There'l never be another Shibe Park. Marty Fahey Falls Church, VA USA Wednesday, November 27, 2002 5:13 PM Well, I always liked the Philadephia Atheltics because I liked Gus Zernial and Elmer Valo so I just typed in Philadelphia Atheltics and found your website. Harold Overcash Landis, NC USA Friday, November 22, 2002 12:37 AM I have really enjoyed your website. I found it by doing a search for my great uncle Bing Miller. I would love to find out more about his playing days and whether any of the players are still living or any contacts. Tom Stewart Morristown, TN USA Thursday, November 14, 2002 8:53 AM I'm a member of MSBL (Mens Senior Baseball League), my team is Burlington(NJ) Athletic's. We based our uniforms on the Philadelphia A's. I searched looking for information on the Old A's and found your site to be great. I also saw a picture of Spook Jacobs. My family was a neigbor of the Jacobs many years ago. I'd love to say "hi" to the Jacobs. Kevin Woodward Westampton, NJ USA Wednesday, November 13, 2002 2:21 PM Great website! I was looking for information regarding my grandfathers baseball career. You website was a great help. Thanks and keep up the good work. T. Sperry Evansville, WI USA Monday, November 11, 2002 9:27 PM My uncle was James Moore who played on the 30-31 team. Joe W. Moore Jackson, TN USA Wednesday, November 06, 2002 10:15 AM I've lived most of my life in NY but went to Gettysburg, PA 1960-64. I saw Connie Mack stadium right before it was demolished when the Phillies with Roy Sievers played a doubleheader with the Mets. Sievers smacked a high drive in the 1st game which ripped the boards off the left field facade in the upper deck. As a kid my favorite player was Vic Power who was a 1st basemen like me when I played on the high school team in 1958. Power would one-hand everything near him. He played on the most colorful team of all time from 58-61, the Indians. I saw him play at Yankee stadium in a Yanks-Cleve game where he caught a pop-up behind his back. He'd catch throws from the infielders between his legs. Billy Martin was the 2nd baseman. I would have liked to hear his comments. Power was the flashiest and the most entertaining player I ever saw maybe next to Jimmy Piersall, the Indians rightfielder. One thing I couldn't understand was how Power got his bat around after waving it back and forth. Finding the Athletics website was easy. I went to Google and typed "Philadelphia Athletics". Peter Schelker Staten Island, NY USA Monday, November 04, 2002 4:23 PM I would like to find the value of a baseball autographed by Mickey Cochrane, which I am told was signed by him and some other members of the Philadelphia Athletics. I hope you can send me some information. Thanks! David Wallace Ryegate, MT USA Sunday, November 03, 2002 4:18 PM I found your website through my father, Dennis Joost. I am interested in purchasing some player pictures of my grandfather, Eddie. Please send me some info. Thank you Scott Joost Redding, CA USA Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:29 AM Outstanding site, Carl Goldberg sent me. Rich Weiss Holland, PA USA Wednesday, October 30, 2002 8:19 PM Best baseball team ever--thorn in Yankees side!!!! Hitting capacity unreal........they hit you too death, add Grove, game over! Found you looking for old team or should I say great team photos. Thanks for being there, I`ll come again and again. Have a good one! Bryan parks Philadelphia, PA USA Tuesday, October 29, 2002 1:53 AM I am researching our family history and family folklore has it that my in-laws' ancestors owned a butcher shop on a corner very near to Shibe/Connie Mack and that our great-grandfather often served sandwiches to the players who came out to the park. I would love it if any one could give me any details regarding the butcher shop or if they have any memories to share. The family name is Moritz and as best as I can determine the butcher shop was listed at being around 28th and Allegheny. Thanks in advance! Julie Blue Bell, PA USA, Friday, October 25, 2002 1:57 PM Your website is very nice, I enjoy reading it every time I come to it. I was wondering if there would be any possibility that you could find information about my grandfather who played in the St. Louis organization in the early 1900's. His name was Kenneth Ball. I've tried to find info for some time now but have had no luck. He was born in 1919 if that helps at all. Thank you Kane Furst East Stroudsburg, Pa USA Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:50 PM Read today that the Oakland A's are going to play in Philadelphia this upcoming summer 2003. It would be great if there could be some big crowds at the Vet for that series!!! Bob Baxter Cornelia, GA USA Wednesday, October 16, 2002 8:59 PM I have been interested in the old sports stadiums of Philadelphia (and Baseball in general). I will visit your museum soon Carl Namiotka Croydon, PA USA Wednesday, October 16, 2002 6:05 PM My great uncle is Glen Wright, the baseball shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. I would like to get more information about him. Jo Ann Wade Clinton, MO USA Tuesday, October 08, 2002 3:34 PM Ran into a member in town and got the website. My father played for the "A's" around '38 with Connie Mack. He had a fast ball but was wild. He only played one season. I think they moved him to the "A's" too quick. But I've got some clippings. Would love to have some pictures or let me know if there were any old news reels taken. My father died in '63 at age 51. I was only 16 at the time. Thanks in advance. Stu,Jr. Stuart M. Flythe, Jr. New Bern, NC USA Found your site while searching for information on Fred "Lefty" Heimach, a relative who pitched for the A's in the '20's. Would appreciate any direction on how to obtain pictures or further historical information on him. Thank you. William Heimach Auburn, IN USA I found the site while searching for information about 3 players, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons & Georga Earnshaw, who had autographed a baseball for my grandfather in 1929. I didn't see Earnshaw's name listed on the 1929 banner. Was he on the roster? I believe they are all in the Hall of Fame now. I was amused by how many people mentioned in the guestbook that they had visited the website to get information about or for their grandfather (including Jimmie Foxx & George Earnshaw's grandchildren). Websites like this make me realize what a wonderful gift the internet is. Chris Roper Jefferson, GA USA Friday, September 06, 2002 11:15 AM My Dad, Kermit Wahl, played for the A's in the early 50's. He was a utility IF and loved playing for Connie Mack. He passed away in 1987. Scott K. Wahl Watertown, SD USA Thursday, September 05, 2002 9:57 AM Great idea..keeping the past alive..enjoyed the Wall of Fame Labor Day on PCN (Pennsylvania Cable Network) ... saw Church, Seminick and Roberts...great presentation. Joe Shimko Avoca, PA USA Monday, September 02, 2002 6:11 PM I'm sad to see no reference to Lena Blackburn rubbing mut that lives on to this day. Tom Bintliff Fountain Valley, CA USA Sunday, September 01, 2002 6:05 PM I will be visiting the Philadelphia area over the weekend of September 21st and 22nd, so I did a search for "Philadelphia Athletics", and there was your website. My interest is based on the fact that my maternal grandfather was a member of the 1902 pennant-winning team. His name was Berthold Juneau "Pete" Husting, and he was a pitcher. I was delighted to see the photo of the team. My grandfather is sitting in the front row on the left. I am also happy that there will be a commemorative USPS stamp issued on that exact weekend! I will try to be there on Saturday. Julie Rohaly Los Angeles, CA USA Sunday, September 01, 2002 1:17 AM I arrived here while searching for more information on my son's Great-Great Uncle, Bill Cissell. What a wonderful picture was on your trivia page! (...name all of these 1937 members of the Philadelphia Athletics) Your web site is fun, informative and nostalgic. I commend you on your effort and the results of that effort!! Patricia Anne Cissell Glendale, AZ USA Saturday, August 10, 2002 6:11 PM I found this site while bidding on a Connie Mack photo on E-bay. I think this site is wonderful and I can't wait to visit the museum and shoppe with my two sons. I see that your President is a man by the name of David Jordan, I had my photo taken at Veterans Stadium with Robin Roberts two years ago by a gentleman by the name of David Jordan, and he was kind enough to send me the photos. I would love to thank him if it is the same man. Stephen Post Reading, PA USA Thursday, August 08, 2002 11:52 AM A recent guestbook signer commented that Carl Scheib had at most 1 shutout in his career. Actually he had 2 in 1947, 1 in 1948, 2 in 1949, and 1 in 1952 for a total of 6. Scheib had an impressive ratio of shutouts to starts. Bob Wilson Gainesville, FL USA Wednesday, July 31, 2002 4:33 PM Very nice website. On an impulse, I just typed in the team name to see what would turn up. Was motivated by the fact that a cousin who died about a year ago played for the A's around '42 thru '46, along with service during the war. Name was Ford Garrison. He was originally from Greenville SC where he played textile ball in the 30's. Played in the Texas League in the late 40's and then was named one of Hornsby's coaches the year he managed the Reds. Was also pleasantly surprised to see Lou Brissie's name mentioned here frequently. He also lived in Greenville for a long period and coached me in the local YMCA's rec leagues for a couple of years. I thought he had spent most of his career with the Indians, but haven't looked at his MLB stats in quite a few years so must've forgotten a bit. Richard Galloway Concord, NC USA Monday, July 29, 2002 10:37 PM From 71 to 73, I played Babe Ruth league baseball at Connie Mack field in West Palm Beach. These years were near the final years for the stadium. We kids really fealt like big-league ballplayers. My father, Don Simons (dec.) was the field director for the league for many years, so I was at the field almost every night. I am trying to organize a reunion game for anyone who played baseball at Connie Mack field. Those interested in helping me please contact me by email at simons_d@bellsouth.net. We would also like to present any memorabilia about the ballpark and the players. I'm so glad to have found this site. it is the best place to learn the history of this stadium and to gain contact with all those who have been there. Keep up the good work! Dale T. Simons Port St. Lucie, FL USA Friday, July 19, 2002 5:28 PM Outstanding website. Congratulations on keeping alive the great memory of The Philadelphia Athletics American League Baseball Club. Richard P. Corkery Philadelphia, PA USA Friday, July 19, 2002 4:31 PM I was looking for a player from the late 20's or early 30's that only played one game for the A's. He got hurt and had to leave the team. He is my neighbor, and he is still quite active even though he is 90 years old. I thought it would be a kick for him to see if he still exists anywhere in your archives. I did not find him, but I love the web site. John Terrizzi Phildelphia, PA USA Thursday, July 18, 2002 1:20 AM Just surfing! Hardly ever missed an A's double-header when they were at home from 1938 to 1950! After the Korean War I really lost interest in Major Leaque ball, because the way the game was going with Bush-Leaguers being brought up and later the outlandish salaries! IT was a Great Game, long ago?! Joe Weierbach Bennington, VT USA Sunday, July 14, 2002 11:18 PM My interest is pricked by a player whow as with the Athletics in the 1870s and I am in hopes you may enlighten me regarding him. His name is JOHN Y. RADCLIFF and he was born in the 1840's in the Philly/Camden area. He played on the Athletics when they were in the National Association and he was on the Championship team of 1871. Any data you can provide me on him would be most appreciated. Alan Tompkins Poughkeepsie, NY USA Saturday, July 13, 2002 1:02 AM I was interested in finding more information about Bing Miller, he was raised about a mile from my folks in Iowa. Robert H Smith Urbana, Ia USA Friday, July 12, 2002 5:54 PM Found site surfing the net. Fred Shander Sarasota, FL USA Thursday, July 11, 2002 5:34 PM Read the book Connie Mack's '29 Triumph and found the address. My Grandfather was George "Mule" Haas from 1929 Athletics. Carolyn Haas Haner LaPlace, LA USA Thursday, July 11, 2002 1:18 PM I am glad this group has the foresight to preserve the past of one of the great franchises in MLB history. Found website while researching Mister Mack. Hope to visit museum in near future. Donald Dean Elyria, OH USA Wednesday, July 10, 2002 10:03 PM Found Joe Cascarella on the Web Site. Joe Cascarella a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics was my GrandFathers Brother. Can Someone please tell me what Jersey Number Joe Cascarella wore and what years did he play? Robert A. Cascarella, Jr. Houston, Tx USA Tuesday, July 09, 2002 3:47 PM Visited the museum on July 5, 2002 and could have stayed all day! Was not able to due to family commitments however, definitely plan more return visits soon. I am a huge Philadelphia sports fan and found the site when searching for A's web sites. Was extremely excited when I found that you were in and area where we visit a few times a year. I have been a memorabilia collector for years and thoroughly enjoyed looking at your collections as well as chatting with the society members. It was a wonderful time and look forward to my next visit! Bill Tomlinson Midlothian, Va USA Great site. Found it from an Ebay auction of a baseball signed by Elmer Valo. I lived in Jenkintown, and my father used to take me to games all the time. He was a fishing buddy of Chief Bender, and knew the Mack Family. He would take me outside the dressing room and put me on his shoulder to see the players as they went to the field. The man that cut my hair was Carl Scheib's uncle. He took me to a game once and we sat in Carl's box. He pitched against the Yankees. I believe he shut them out. If that is true it was his only shut out of his career. I have an 8x10 autographed picture of Carl. I also have a Golden Jubilee book about Connie Mack and the A's. Published in 1950. It is in excellent condition, and has autographs on back of: Dave Keefe, Eddie Joost, Ed Burtschy, Kermit Wahl, Mickey Cochran/HOF member, Ferris Fain, Carl Scheib, Bob Hooper, Sam Chapman, Joe Coleman, Bill Hitchcock, Bobby Shantz, and Pete Snider. I have another sheet of paper with autographs to me personally from Chief Bender, Eddie Joost, Elmer Valo, Ferris Fain, and another name I cannot make out. I went to LaSalle High School with one of Connie Mack's grandsons. What great memories of the A's. I go to the Braves games occasionally here in Atlanta, but the last real game I went to was the Philadelphia Athletics. Thanks for the site. David Devlin Lawrenceville, GA USA Friday, July 05, 2002 9:42 PM I found the website while looking for information on my relative, Topsy Hartsel, who played for the A's in the early 1900s. There is a version of "Casey at the Bat" for children that uses him as model for one of the drawings--all of which are based on real, early, baseball players--a very neat book (can't remember the author). Sarah Kearns Ashland, OH USA Wednesday, July 03, 2002 7:03 PM I appreciate visiting the guest book. Frank Miami, FL USA Tuesday, June 25, 2002 9:40 PM I am looking forward to visiting the museum do to the fact is my grandfather had a chance to play for Connie Mack but never signed the contract other things came into play.I am glad to see the great players recognized, it is a very good thing. Thomas Htichcock Elkton, MD USA Sunday, June 23, 2002 9:35 PM I just love the Athletics. I hated to see them leave philadelphia. Ferris Fain was my idol. I played a lot of first base in my playing days and tryed copying him. I accidently hit on the web site. Bill Ross Aston, PA USA Thursday, June 20, 2002 12:02 AM Site is great. With all of the inter-league play going on right now it would be great if the Oakland A's could come into Philadelphia in the next couple of years to play the Phillies. Thats one series I would want to attend even though I live in Georgia now. Keep up the great job with your site! Bob Batchelor Helen , GA USA Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:57 AM My great uncle Elmer James Myers pitched for the Philadelphia A's in the 1900's. I'm attempting to gather additional statistics regarding his career. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Gregory Myers York, PA USA Thursday, June 13, 2002 8:57 PM Great site!!! I truly love ol' time baseball and this site is the best at bringing back the memories of the past. Would like to see team pics of all the Philadelphia Atheletic teams from beginning to end. Keep up the good work. Michael Mahaffey Patterson, LA USA Monday, June 10, 2002 5:52 PM I work for a large construction firm 'The Weitz Co.' as superintendent. We are adding an addition to the Kravis center for the performing arts in West Palm Beach. Which is also the site of Connie Mack stadium, which I was unaware of when we started the project.We had to move a monument which was located at the exact location of home plate, we plan on relocating the monument in the same location upon completion. Upon further research I found out that Connie Mack owned the Philadelphia Athletics whom I think my grandfather played for early in the century. He must of really upset the apple cart with my grandmother because I could never get her to talk about him when I was younger so I know very little about him. His name was Herbert McGinley and would have played between 1900-1920 not sure exactly when, according to my father Connie Mack let him go when he found out he was protestant. Anyway if I find any interesting artifacts while we are grubbing around on this site I will email the A's Society. Craig Monaghan Palm City, FL USA Sunday, June 09, 2002 9:29 AM Hello my name is Aurelia, do not come to pay homage but to find one of my family, a player of baseball alor if you have information to send please them to me it calls jamy KUCAB. Thank you. Aurelia Kucab Istres, France Sunday, June 02, 2002 8:34 AM Hi. My name is Tim Hewczuk. My Mom's (Joan Wenning) mother is Jane G. Baker. I am related to Frank (Home Run) Baker, who played in the 1911 World Series for the Phil adelphia A's. I have a picture of him but none of him playing baseball. Does anyone know where I could find any pictures of him? If so, please post on this web site. Thank You. Webmaster note: pages at site with picture or information about Frank "Home Run" Baker: http://philadelphiaathletics.org/history/wall.html, http://philadelphiaathletics.org/a2.html, http://philadelphiaathletics.org/a6.html Timothy Hewczuk East Fallowfield, PA USA Saturday, June 01, 2002 4:07 PM I happen to drive by one day and noticed the "white elephant" in the window! I am familiar with the elephants lure, as my dad had taught me well. I once had an actual letter from the hand changeable scoreboard before Connie Mack was torn down. A big green panel with a yellow "O" painted on the face. I would have glady donated it to the society, but my mother had cleaned my basement and threw it away! Jim Malin Philadelphia, Pa USA Tuesday, May 28, 2002 4:47 PM Keith Yeske White Rock, NM USA Tuesday, May 28, 2002 7:08 PM I saw a story on your web-site in Sports Collectors Digest, and I think it's GREAT. I'm not a big Phillie's fan but I am a big fan of Nellie Fox's as I grew up watching him play in Chicago with the White Soxs. I hope to become a member and also visit soon. Keep up the great work!!!! Leroy Wood Harrisburg, Il USA Thursday, May 23, 2002 12:11 PM Found this site by accident, looking for info on A's players in the 50's. I have a ball signed by at least 25 recognizable players. I'm trying to identify if ball was signed at a reunion, or by an actual yearly team. Help. Bruce Miller Costa Mesa, CA USA Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:10 PM Connie Mac Hostetler Falcon, CO USA Monday, May 20, 2002 7:28 PM Nice site. Hey King Tut, if you read this, the Abington 1972 class reunion info is athttp://www.abington.K12.pa.us/alumni/alumni.htm Larry Weissman Marlton, NJ USA Friday, May 17, 2002 6:10 PM Love the old A's history. Looking to read more and see more memorabilia pictures from old team. Am intrigued by the 1928 A's team. Marc Wass Brooklyn, New York USA Friday, May 17, 2002 11:08 AM I found your website while seeking info on my 1972 class reunion for Abington high. I was unsuccessfull in my attempt, but I am glad I found this site. Good job. Michael L King Covington, GA USA Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:24 PM Nice site. My great grandfather was Fred Luderus. I was a little disappointed that I saw no pictures of him, except on the reprint of the 1915 World Series team in your gift shop. Susan Parker Vashon, WA USA Sunday, April 07, 2002 9:17 PM Glad to be aboard. My son visited the museum twice in as many days. Totally impressed. Tom Finnegan Philadelphia, PA USA Thursday, April 04, 2002 8:04 PM While the last name Plank has had a tenacious existance in my family which on the paternal side hails from Havertown, PA I am still curious. Any feed back from a Plank relative or friend would be appreciated. Thanks. Melissa Ann Plank Norcross, GA USA Wednesday, April 03, 2002 4:07 AM Our little nothing town had Connie Mack before you did. Tim McKeon East Brookfield, MA USA Tuesday, April 02, 2002 8:39 PM Great site, My great uncle used to pitch for the A's. (Phil Marchildon) It's great to see so many people remember him and think about these guys. You have a really great memorabilia site, I hope it goes on forever !!!!!!!!!!! Glenn Marchildon Toronto Canada Sunday, March 31, 2002 12:55 PM Good site huge Oakland A's fan GO A'S !!!!! Phil Oakland, CA USA March 29, 2002 3:50 PM Joost to Suder to Fain, what a Combo. While still living in Ridley Township, a group of us used to travel to Memorial Stadium in Baltimore to see the A's. I still see them at Camden Yards. Long live Ben Shibe and Connie Mack. Marty Fahey Vienna, VA USA Tuesday, March 26, 2002 1:29 PM Checked the Web. I was crazy about the A's in the mid forties. Knew about all the players, their stats, wives, children. Went to as many games as possible and did not play sports in school because I had to rush home to listen to their games on the radio. Julie Martin Nevada City, CA USA Monday, March 25, 2002 10:06 PM I grew up in New Orleans and enjoyed seeing BoBo Newsom pitch against the Pelicans while he was with Chattanooga I think.He was always effective as well as entertaining. Big Al Phoenix, AZ USA Friday, March 22, 2002 6:09 PM I have been trying to find info, about my grandfather who played for the Chicago White Sox, I think around 1910/1920 his name was William {Bill} Cotter he was a pitcher. My mom is realy sick, and I wanted to get her a run out of his pitching, I used to have a copy but I can not find it, my mom is 74 yrs. old, she said she was about five or so, she remembers going to the ball games, he was a great pitcher I understand, thank you so much for your time. Glen Lloyd Hahn Gardena, CA USA Thursday, March 21, 2002 4:52 AM As a boy growing up in Philadelphia, I had the luxury of rooting for two major league teams -- the A's and the Phillies. Even though the latter won the pennant when I was 11, my favorite team was always the Athletics. As I remember, they usually held their own against the mighty Yankees, at least in the games my dad took me to in old Shibe Park. Chapman, Fain, Joost, Suder, Schantz, Astroth & company were my childhood heroes. What a delight this morning to discover your Society and its website, jam-packed with nostalgia. I'll be visiting soon -- maybe even today. Thanks for the memories! Allan Dash Melrose Park, PA USA Saturday, March 16, 2002 9:58 AM Your site is loaded with Philadelphia baseball history and nostalgia, it's like a good book you can't put down. I discovered your site searching for Father Jerome Romanowski, who I received the Jimmy Foxx book "Double XX" from a few years back and Jumpin Joe Dugan who was the uncle of a friend of mine. Originally from Wilmington, DE , I enjoyed the "Wall of Fame", thanks. John Pucylowski Poughkeepsie, NY USA Friday, March 15, 2002 12:12 PM Very informative, thanks Charles B. Cavanagh Lansdowne, PA USA Tuesday, March 12, 2002 8:16 AM Thanks to the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society for maintaining a fascinating website related to baseball history. It enables younger folks to learn about a very important franchise in early AL history. Thanks to Mr. Ernie Montella and other volunteers, the A's Society continues to develop and promote commemorative events for us to salute our baseball heroes of yesteryear. Mark Millikin Chesapeake beach, MD USA Monday, March 11, 2002 8:43 PM Great website. Darrell Nagle Mahwah, NJ USA Monday, March 11, 2002 9:44 AM Just became a member and saw the name of the website in your newsletter. I always enjoy visiting the shop and museum. Really enjoyed the bus trip to Camden Yards the other year, and hope the A's go again. Michael Rynkewitz Philadelphia, PA USA March 04, 2002 8:51 PM Enjoyed web site. Hope to become member and visit your museum. Howard Locke Fayetteville, PA USA Saturday, March 02, 2002 8:01 PM Very informativeRobert Pine Philadelphia, PA USA February 25, 2002 3:23 PM I have an old photo of Connie Mack at Spring Training. I'd love to scan it, and send it along to share with you. I know nothing about the history of the photo, but it's really a great photo of the simplicity of the game in that era. Can I send you a scanned photo? I'd love to know more of the history of the players in the picture! Art Walters Sharon, CT USA Friday, February 22, 2002 3:26 PM Great site, I have Bill Renna card. Jim Matthew Lebanon, PA USA Tuesday, February 19, 2002 11:44 PM My Dad was an A's fan for many years and so I got to love them too. He really liked Connie Mack. Long live the Athletics. Robert L Hopp Lewisburg, PA USA Wednesday, February 20, 2002 10:23 PM Great site and information. Mike Concordville, PA USA Saturday, February 16, 2002 4:45 PM Great site and information. 1960, was in the athletics organization. Looking for the 1960 team jacket? Could you give me some advice? Bob Rotella Shoreham, N.Y. USA Friday, February 15, 2002 8:21 PM Connie Mack Lives!!! Jack O'Brien Penfield, NY USA Friday, February 15, 2002 6:51 PM I've collected baseball memorabilia for over thirty years and Ernie referred me to this great site. What a wonderful job of preserving the history of those glorious A's. I think Connie Mack would be very proud. First class job! Frank Budreck Riverside, IL USA Thursday, February 14, 2002 7:55 PM Born and raised in Philly and one of my uncles had a tryout with the A's about 1930 - he didn't make it. Our neighborhood {Feltonville} was an A's stronghold. Saw many a game at Shibeshire - remember when Gus Zernial broke his collarbone - for the second time. I was there. Did not know that this society existed till I saw an article in Baseball America. Looking for something like this for years. Do you have any old copies of "Along The Elephant Trail?" Well, "here's lookin'em over." Ron Weitz New York,NY USA Friday, February 08, 2002 3:57 PM Found your web site looking for a picture of of my granddaughter's teacher's father, Randy Gumpert, for "Show and Tell." Great Site! Ralph Hassel Pottstown, PA USA Tuesday, February 05, 2002 10:19 PM I really enjoyed surfing through your site. I remember my dad and grandfather telling me about watching the old A's when they were in Philadelphia. It would be great if the Phillies could schedule the A's to come to town in 2004 when their new ballpark opens. I noticed that this year the Pirates are playing the A's on their 2002 schedule. Keep up the good work! Timothy Batchelor Helen, GA USA Friday, February 01, 2002 9:06 PM Spent some time with Mace Brown last week and he said Jimmie Foxx was THE strongest Player. He saw Foxx hit one to straight away Fenway Park out of the stadium.He said you did not have see Foxx hit the ball, but the sound made, you knew Foxx hit the ball. Joe Short Frederick, MD USA Wednesday, January 30, 2002 9:33 PM Ernie, I enjoyed reading your wonderful site on the Philadelphia Athletics. The story about my grandfather Bubba Church could not have been any better. I had no idea that he stepped back on the mound a week after he was hit in the face. Since I was a little kid I have cherished meeting and talking with some of baseball's greatest. This site is a great reminder of all the history that is the most wonderful game on earth "Baseball". Preston H. Neel New York, NY USA Tuesday, January 29, 2002 5:21 PM Google search engine, enjoyed the site, very nice. Big baseball fan, Arizona Diamondbacks, watched three of the Series games in person. Thanks, nice site! Jeff Ruby Phoenix, AZ USA Saturday, January 26, 2002 12:56 AM My grandfather played for the A's but I never got a chance to talk to him about it. I am wondering if anyone has heard or seen any pictures of him. His name is John Moore. Not sure how long he played but I know that he was a pitcher and did not play too long. He broke his collar bone and ended his career. John Moore New York, NY USA Friday, January 25, 2002 1:55 PM A nostalgic site, it brought back memories of the Route 54 trolley and the long ride up Lehigh Avenue from the Somerset El Station. The first of those rides was to see the A's play the St. Louis Browns when one-armed Pete Gray played for the Browns. But mostly, I went to see the Phillies and the National League's St. Louis Cardinals, a team that was always tough with Stan Musial, Enos Slaughter and Marty Marion. It didn't get any better than watching Curt Simmons pitch to Musial in a close game. And fortunately, it all happened when it was safe for a twelve-year old to take public transportation to a night game. Deo Gratias! Gerard J. St. John Drexel Hill, PA USA Sunday, January 13, 2002 9:26 PM How can we get the A's back for inter-league play while somebody still remembers them? Thomas Murphy Trevose, PA USA Friday, January 11, 2002 10:07 PM Rube Waddell is my great great uncle. It was wonderful to read about stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. I am constantly searching for more information on Rube. I'm currently trying to locate one of Rube's baseball cards. If anyone has any information on this, please feel free to contact me! Thank you. William B. Waddell Jersey Shore, PA USA Sunday, December 23, 2001 4:26 PM Have been an A'S fan for life. Loved them in Philly as well as KC and now in Oakland. Would like to know how to get some of the Philadelphia A'S yearbooks? Ken Salov Steelton, PA USA Monday, December 10, 2001 2:12 AM Great website - found it through SCD listing. Thanks. Terry Deinlein Columbus, Oh USA Friday, November 30, 2001 1:28 PM My Father, Doc Gautreau, was signed by Connie Mack in 1925 shortly after he graduated from Holy Cross. He Was sold to the Boston Braves that same year. In my research I follow all "connections". Doc was born in 1901-died in 1970. If anyone has old newspaper clippings to share (copies) I am interested in them--photos, also. Thank you. Marjorie Gautreau Allen Marjorie Gautreau Clinton, MD - USA Newtown Square, PA - USA Friday, November 30, 2001 1:22 PM My first recollections of a baseball hero was of INDIAN BOB JOHNSON. have been to many of your card show reunions. have bookmarked this sight. best wishes David L. Wilson Newtown Square, PA - USA Friday, November 30, 2001 10:25 AM As a boy I have heard for years from my deceased father that my grandfather William "Dusty" Hold played ball for the Phila. A's. He quit for a better paying job with the City Water Dept. around 1925 when my father was born. I just stumbled across your site and am hopeful to finally get some details. Can anyone help track down some information on my grandfather? Joe Hold Irvine, CA - USA Friday, November 30, 2001 2:30 AM Does anyone have any information on Hugh (Hal) Luby who played for The A's in 1936? (Late season call-up) This site is great. Congratulations on the information on the site, I have enjoyed it very much. Dennis Lio Beaverton, Oregon USA Tuesday, November 27, 2001 3:33 PM Hey "boy's of summer" remember me? We in Canada have some unpleasant news tonight and felt you should know. Irene,(my great Aunt) Marchildon fell dangerously ill tonight at her home in Toronto. We don't expect her to make it through the weekend. As you know Phil Marchildon was her husband. I will keep you informed about Irene and pray she pulls through, at this inning it's not good. Your friend Mike and family of Phil & Irene. Mike Booth Ottawa, ON Canada Saturday, November 24, 2001 9:12 PM Great Site, great job preserving baseball history! Lloyd Creech N.Augusta, SC USA Saturday, November 24, 2001 7:59 AM I think that your website is very cool. Thank you. Did the Philadelphia Athletics play the first professional baseball game in history? Jeremy Hanselman East Meredith, NY - USA Wednesday, November 21, 2001 11:46 AM (EST) It is so wonderful to see history preserved and still alive! My name is Lucas Miller, a grand-nephew to Bing Miller. If anybody has any info, stories or cards, I'd love to see them. Thanks Lucas M. Miller Cedar Rapids, Iowa - USA Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 10:43:14 (EST) Found this site by chance. Was looking up info on Gus Zernial. I'm a forever White Sox fan, but my favorite Philadelphia Athletic of my youth was Eddie Joost. What ever happened to him? Noel Lammers Omaha, NE USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 12:14:14 (EST) great and cool site: rick cranford, nj USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 16:24:07 (EST) Had a great time at the reunion! John USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 18:59:45 (EST) Great site...thanks A's Society for the memories. James D. Baltimore, MA USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 18:58:22 (EST) Hello Friends of the Society, I just wanted to say thank you for an unforgettable Reunion weekend. The friends made, the ballplayers stories, and the hospitality of every one of you will absolutely be a memory I'll never forget. Can't wait till next year! Jim Foxx Conlin Jim Conlin Angels Camp, CA USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:24:02 (EDT) Hi there! I just bumped into your site, and I kind of enjoyed it. Keep it up! :-) Au revoir Take care! Jean Duvalle New Orleans, LA United States - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 19:33:10 (EDT) Would you happen to have any old connie mack baseball cards? My dad found a really old card from around 1912 in our ceiling. Its a connie mack manager card. How could I find out more information on this card. Email me please anyone who knows. Denise IN USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 18:48:05 (EDT) Hi from Canada! Mila Jackson Toronto, ON Canada - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 15:12:23 (EDT) I misspelled my email address on my last mail to you. Anyways, keep the site up! Eldon Barclay Collegedale, CA USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 02:37:28 (EDT) Good web with cool info. Thanks. Everd Linten Henderson, KY USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 22:33:52 (EDT) Good job! Thanks! Gary Shafer Naches, NY USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 20:18:41 (EDT) grew up a major A's fan Bill Dix Browns Mills, NJ USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 22:20:11 (EDT) Just wanted to wish the A's Society a fun and successful reunion weekend! Val USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 09:44:08 (EDT) Love your site. As a current A's fan, I really am disappointed that the Oakland A's do not pay much homage to the very important history of the franchise. Something I would like to see corrected. Maybe if the city builds us a new ballpark we could get a statue of Connie Mack included. Erik Hoffmann El Sobrante, Ca USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 22:51:02 (EDT) Wonderful site. THank You Fran Thomas San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 05:53:37 (EDT) love this site tony San Clemente, CA USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 20:18:07 (EDT) nice web site i hope alot of people read this I am the grandson of william moughan who was a player for the Philadelphia A's in the late 40s or early 50s i don't know what year/years he played but I am interested in finding out if baseball cardsexistedd then if so who produced them where they can be found who can help me with thI am Carmelite mostly interested in finding his card any help would be greatly appreciated please email me with any help you can provide CWBRADFORDIV@AOL.COM chuck bradford wilmington, de USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 17:46:35 (EDT) cool site,was looking for a player from 1949 A's,Last name is Ippolite was a pitcher JJ USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 18:58:57 (EDT) Great Site Walter Kramarz Hamilton, NJ USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 17:16:25 (EDT) Howard Ehmke is a cousin of mine. I found this site to be enlighting to say the least. This site was found totaly by accident. Gregory Ehmke Fredonia, ny USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:18:09 (EDT) Great site! I actually cannot remember how I first found you. I am interested in an A's hat with an elephant on it? Any plans to make one? Arthur Huppert Merion Station, PA USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 23:10:07 (EDT) Liked the site. Thanks! Felicia Boutin Toronto, ON Canada - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 17:37:31 (EDT) Just got back from attending Crash Davis' funeral service in Greensboro,N.C.Service was filled with many comments on his long illustrious career in baseball and rest of his many ac- complishments.His many humorous comments were mentioned that expressed his gret wit and enjoyment of life. Probably the most famous minor league player in history will be greatly missed. Joe Short Frederick, Md USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 21:41:22 (EDT) Great content. Shows great respect for the past in Phily. I have a 1929 signed ball with the whole team. A very nice possesion that brings the ball to life looking in here. Thanks.... Mark Murphy Seattle, wA USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 17:48:48 (EDT) Good site! Thanks! Rosa Alex USA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 04:08:15 (EDT) Hello. Nicky O Donnell Cork, n/a Ireland - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 10:40:46 (EDT) Great site, thanks! Matt USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 17:13:13 (EDT) Just looked it up. Supported the A's from 1951-1954, when I was a young man growing up in Ardmore, PA. At 59 years of age I still have nostalgic hopes the A's will relocate to Philadelphia and replace the Phillies there. Can someone furnish me the a mailing address where I can write to all surviving members of the franchise? I want to express my appreciation to them all for the wonderful memories of a lifetime they gave me and tell them how they will always be fondly remembered by those of us they touched to deeply. Thanks, Rob Bonter robert h. bonter talent, or USA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 14:08:34 (EDT) cool site hemanth USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 15:00:41 (EDT) This is a very interesting site, I was hopeing to find my grandfather's name here but I did not. He was a catcher for a baseball team in Phila. in the early 1900's My Dad was a runner for the Athlectics in the year 1906 he was 13 years old at the time. He would run to the different bars, etc with the scores and he would get tips for doing that. My dad name was Clarence W. Goldey. Thanks for the site. it is great Louise Goldey Smyth Wellsboro, PA USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 15:30:44 (EDT) I found it as I was trying to do some research about a 1931 autographed baseball that I have. It has all the starting line except Max Bishop. It has all the pitchers except Waite Hoyt and Bill Shores. I also have the raincheck from the 1931 World Series - Game 4. Does anyone have an idea of value? Bob Bray Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 21:30:45 (EDT) Great site thanks alot. Scott Scott Brown Austin , Tx USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 03:39:19 (EDT) I am a big fan of Johnny Callison and found your web sight. I lived in Pennysylvania until 1991. I am still a Phillies fan. When are you going to have another meeting and will johnny callison be there. Thankyou Irene Bair Avon , ny USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 16:00:56 (EDT) Nice site... USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 16:54:21 (EDT) I found the museum fascinating. I have recently obtained a ticket stub to Shibe Park signed by C. McGillicudy, Manager. The admission to the grandstand was 50 cents. I am trying to date it. Can someone provide help? Alan Tomaszewski Thorndale, PA USA - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 17:27:30 (EDT) The museum is fascinating; we are pleased to be members. May Iinvite Fay Vincent, a college classmate, to be a guest for reunion weekend? 215 364 8978 attn. Dr. Harlem. I am trying to get an enlargement of Fenway Park for DiMaggio. Robert Fishback, Htgdn. Vly. USA - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 20:35:57 (EDT) great site. my dad was a bat boy for the As during spring training in west palm in the 40s. these were great to look at. any more spring training pics would be appreciated. bob green west palm beach, fl USA - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 00:12:02 (EDT) Hello! I am glad I found this site. Marion Fricano was my grandfathers cousin. Marion was born in my grandfathers house in NY and they were very close. My grandmother &grandfather moved to California when my father was 3. My grandfather just turned 91 and is in perfect health! He talks about Marion alot. We have bought him 3 cards but I would like to find some other memorabilia. If any one comes across anything besides cards with Marion please let me know. Take Care!!!! Elissa Elissa Fricano Manteca, ca USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 02:02:23 (EDT) we just found it in the inquirer today we plan to visit next week john golden phila, pa USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 15:45:07 (EDT) Great Site. Thank You! Mona Thomas USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 22:08:58 (EDT) I was searching for a website on Jimmy Fox. My father attended a White Sox's and A's game in the early 1930s and during this game Jimmy Fox hit a tremendous home run out of the ball park. I believe only a few players every were able to do this in the old Comiskey Park. Would you happen to know the date of the game or were you even aware of this incredible feat. I would appreciate any help in finding the date of his home run. Thank you, Bob Nylen. Robert Nylen Dayton, Nevada USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 01:01:48 (EDT) My name is Jonathan Nola, and I am interested in BoBo Newsom. If anyone has any memorabilia(autographs) on him, or even stories, please contact me. Jonathan Nola TN USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 02:38:27 (EDT) Found website through Yahoo. Skeeter Webb is my husband's grandfather. His son, who is also named Skeeter Webb is my Father-in-Law. Michelle Webb Slidell, LA USA - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 10:07:45 (EDT) My Dad was telling me about an Uncle of his that played for St Louis Browns named Ray Coleman saw that he was a guest at reunion . If anyone has any information on how to get a hold of Ray Coleman please let me know or have him get a hold of me at bbdeanjr@hotmail.com or snail mail Robert Dean Jr. #08 Surrey Circle Wichita Falls , Texas 76309 Phone # (940) 692-0702 Robert D. Dean Jr. Wichita Falls , Texas USA - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 02:42:10 (EDT) i found this website through my local newspaper, the northeast times. we love it and are planning a trip to hatboro really soon. jim is a huge baseball fan and would like some souvenirs. the ads in the scorecards are interesting. i can see what businesses were around at that time, such as stetson hats, which are no longer there.thanks for a great service. jackie and jim reardon phila, pa USA - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 18:15:20 (EDT) Hi, my grandfather is from Philadelphia and wanted me to look up this site and see what it is all about. It seems to be a great site for the athletic fans of Philly. Keep up the great work. Kristi Townville, SC USA - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:42:34 (EDT) What a great site, I am 53 years old and was weaned on the A's. When the A's left town I was heartbroken kid, and baseball was never quite the same. I saw your program on the Pa Cable network and thought it was terrific. I have bookmarked your site and look forward to browsing it during leisure time. The photograph of the priest is interesting, I have heard of stories about a seminarian playing for the Tigers against the A's because Ty Cobb was in some trouble but have never been able to find out anymore. Thanks for keeping the A's alive. Bob Reardon Bob Reardon Aldan, Pa USA - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 12:34:16 (EDT) I have two signed photos of Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth together. Signed and dated 1928. Does anyone have any idea where I might go to find out how much these are worth? Victoria USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 19:53:18 (EDT) gradfather is intrested in these type of things ryan sherk lancaster, pa USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 19:28:57 (EDT) A great site to see Angie Regalado Las Cruces, NM USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 20:56:33 (EDT) the A's were the best ever1 found this site browsing the web joe weierbach hoosick falls, ny USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 18:30:39 (EDT) Hello. I found your website through Yahoo's search engine. My grandfather, Francis A. Murphy played for the A's and I would love to find memorabilia on him for my mother. He died April 3, 1986 and I have only met him once. I would love to be able to get a baseball card (if they made them back then) or something with his picture or name or something I could hold on to and give to my mother. If you have any information at all on him, no matter how small, could you please contact me? I have been to all kinds of baseball stores and have inquired and nobody can help me. I have been searching for his information since 1991 with no luck. I would greatly appreciate any feedback you can give me. Thank you very much for your help, as this is very important to me. Lori Lansdale, PA USA - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 13:51:23 (EDT) I am an old A's fan, while sitting in front of my computer I decided to look for "Philadelphia Athletic's" So here I am. I used to get their autographs outside (Shibe Park) I was very disappointed when they went to Kansas City in 1954. George L. Ricciardi Philadelphia, Pa USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 10:56:34 (EDT) I found this site while looking up some things regarding the old A's.I'm trying to recall the date when the team was sold to KC. Any help on that would be appreciated. You know the day many of us though the world was coming to an end. We may have to actually cheer for the Phils & the National League & that was a though that we couldn't accept for a long time. I still find myself cheering for the American League at All- Star time if the game is close & getting toward the end.I feel myself leaning toward them ,even though this has been a National League town for years now. I just can't get the Amer League out of my system. I always said if I ever got enough money I'd buy the A's & bring them home to Philly & bring back the old Blue & White. I'm working on writing info about that time growing up in Philly & the A's pop up on nearly every page.It is great to see others still care about those old days. I was about 13 when they moved.I followed them to KC & Oakland & still check the A's scores every day. Had to go over to the other side eventually.I had too much love for baseball to miss out on it altogether, so a Phillies fan I became. Some days I still wear my old style Blue & White A's hat & other days my Phillies cap. I hope to hear from some of you about your thoughts on those days when the A's were # 1 in Philly.Thanks for having this site. I saw Big Gus on TV a few weeks ago at the Induction at the Wall at the Vet. He was great telling old stories while the Phils game was on. He spoke for about 2 innings with the Phillies announcers. Listening to him was better than seeing the game. I wish I had found this site earlier.I didn't know he was inducted until an hour after it happened. Would have loved to have been there. It is great to see old # 1 Eddie Joost was Inducted to two Halls with the help of some of the guys that are involved with this site. That's great. He was my favorite. Thanks for a site like this & good luck in keeping the A's alive. Tom McCarville Newfield, NJ USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 11:55:51 (EDT) I discovered your site via the Northern Lights search engine. Paula Berry Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 01:31:49 (EDT) Hi. I really like this site. All of the franchise shifting and expansion of the 50's and 60's damaged baseball, perhaps beyond all repair, along with free agency, the DH, and the incomprehensible greed of the owners and players. Fans pay for the stadiums, incredible salaries, and are ripped off by concession prices and parking expenses, then have no voice when an owner decides to destroy the community and brewak the hearts of millions by moving the team to supposedly greener pastures. Why is this allowed? Why don't fan associations, municipal and state government, or even the federal Congress stop this? Philadelphia should never have lost the Athletics; Brooklyn should never have lost the Dodgers; Boston should never have lost the Braves...sadly, the list is too long to continue. I would love to see a new ownership group buy the A's and bring them back to Philly...it's not impossible...the Raiders went back to Oakland. I am rambling, sorry. It is just that injustice makes me upset. Thanks for the forum. Tom. Tom Buchanan Plymouth, IN USA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 14:15:37 (EDT) really enjoyed my brief look at your website... I've already "bookmarked" it for future reference... I know I'll be back soon ..... my interest with the A's lies with 2 of the best hitters of their era>>> Al Simmons & Jimmie Foxx + catcher Ray Murray, who resided on the most traded/abused baseball card in my childhood card collection>>> weren't those '54 Topps cards something ??? .. Great site !! DeWayne Dyer Paducah, KY USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 17:58:06 (EDT) I was a A,s fan.I,m from Philly!!! John Houghtby Rapid City, SD USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 11:27:33 (EDT) To John O'Donnell and his committee, and to Gus Zernial, Eddie Joost, Spook Jacobs, Lou Limmer, Joe Astroth, and Bill Hockenbury, should go a great deal of appreciation for last Saturday's superior program. It was informal enough that everyone present had a chance to chat with Gus, Eddie, and the rest, and we all got totally immersed in baseball talk. (Afterwards, many got immersed in Tropical Storm Allison, but that's another story.) All in all, another very successful A's Historical Society presentation. Thanks, guys and girls. dave jordan jenkintown, Pa USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 14:12:59 (EDT) My father was a pitcher from Philadelphia who pitched for the Elizabethton Cubs of the Appalachain league.He used to work-out with the Atheletics here and said Lou Brissie would let him use his locker.He said Lou Brissie was a class act. I took my father to the A's Historical Society and he enjoyed it very much. Timothy T Gass Philadelphia, Pa USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 13:26:02 (EDT) Again, even after seeing a baseball card of Bing Miller, I further noticed a baseball card of Wally Moses, who played on the Galveston Buccaneer baseball club in 1934 (Texas League). I was born in Galveston, Texas, and I saw Moses play left field that year at Moody Stadium in Galveston. As a child, I saw Moses that year, and then he went directly to the Athletics. My youngest son's father-in-law (now deceased) once showed me a copy of a contract that was signed between him and Connie Mack). Manny Reichstein Houston, Tx USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 22:50:31 (EDT) I learned about former major league baseball players and knew that the Athletics at one time--under Connie Mack-- were the most well-rounded and powerful team members of all time. I note with interest that you flashed a baseball card of Bing Miller of the A's, whose card I had in my "Lou Gehrig Says..." baseball card files for many years. My young son now has this collection. manny reichstein Houston, Tx USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 22:44:22 (EDT) Thanks for the great website. I have lived in Darlington Co. SC for almost 30 years... but I grew up in the Los Angeles area before the major leagues expanded to the west coast. My dad would take my brother and I to Gilmore Field to see the Hollywood Stars play. One of our very favorite players in 1956 and 1957 was Spook Jacobs. We were so glad to have him arrive from the Pittsburgh Pirates to play second base for the Stars... partially because he actually had major league Topps cards (from the 55 and 56 sets) that we had in our collections. We had no cards for the young second baseman that was sent "up" to the Pirates in exchange for "Spook".... a young player by the name Bill Mazeroski. We knew Mazeroski was good and were sorry to see him sent of to the Pitates... but it was great to have Spook in Hollywood, playing for the Stars. As I mentioned I now live in Darlington County South Carolina. Several years ago, the county widened SC Highway 151 (it runs past the Darlington NASCAR track). They decided to break tradition and name the new highway after a person. Actually... they ended up naming the Hartsville section the BoBo Newsom (he's a Hartsville native) Highway and the Darlington end the Harry Byrd (he was born in Darlington) Highway. I like to show anyone interested (in this piece of history) my 1953 Topps Philadelphia A's matching cards showing BoBo and Harry... both as pitchers for the A's that year. Thanks for the great site!!! Fred Edinger Hartsville, SC USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 10:00:40 (EDT) I have a baseball signed by the Athletics and am trying to find out the year and value. Includes Al Simmons, Connie Mack, Bob Savage, Lou Brissie, etc. I am geussing around 1947-8. Any know how I can find more info about rosters of those years. I searched the web for Philadelphia Athletics. Bill Laberge Dorset, VT USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 22:12:06 (EDT) I was 7 years old when the A's and the Cardinals played in the World Series. I remember all of the players except for one of the outfielders. I recall Al Simmons and Mule Haas but I can't recall the other outfielder Bob Harrington Glendale, CA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 21:41:04 (EDT) Found your website while searching for information about a ball we have with 22 signatures from a Phila A's team. We have narrowed it down to 1948, 49 or 50 but guess we will need to visit you in person to get it right. Sigs include: Connie & Earle Mack; Ferris Fain; Al Simmons; Sam Chapman; Eddie Joost and Lou Brissie among others. Interested in any info we can use to authenticate and determine value. Hope to visit you soon. Pam/Skip Lancaster, PA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 16:35:57 (EDT) For 5dollars. I could take a round trip train ride. from reading walk to the park see a great game.And buy soda and hotdog. What a great site. John Geisewite Birdsboro, Pa USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 14:49:17 (EDT) Hi guys - a quick comment to say well done on the site - thoroughly entertaining. A little suggestion though - for the visual aspect there could be some colour pictures of past uniforms around the web pages to break things up a little. Overall though I cant't comlain - your site has definitely given something to look at while I wait up for the kive baseball coverage over here! Tim Crisp London, UK - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 17:05:11 (EDT) I think this is a neat site. I am George Earnshaw's grandaughter. Our mother is Barbara, George's daughter! Virginia Stover Jacksonville, Fl USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 09:39:39 (EDT) Hello Everybody, I am working on a web page of old time pro's from Schuylkill County. Please check out the Schuylkill County Baseball Link on my web page. Any help will be greatful. Thanks and remember Jack Quinn for the Hall of Fame!!!! Bob McDonald Pottsville, PA USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 13:30:43 (EDT) Hello, Looking for any information on Lou "Whitey" Lavin. Pitched briefly with the Athletics during the 40's due to a arm injury career was cut short. Might of worked with the team in another capacity after injury. If anyone has information I would love to hear from you. Thanks this is a great site! everyone should be very proud of it. Scott Cowan Edmonds, WA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 01:07:33 (EDT) On Sat. May 26, 2001 the Twins and Oakland A's will play the only scheduled doubleheader in MLB at the Metrodome. It will be a Turn Back the Clock day, as the Twins will wear Senators uniforms and the A's will wear 1901 Philadelphia Athletics uniforms. The first game begins at 2pm Central time and will be telecast on Fox Sports Net Midwest. Rick Yadach Eden Prairie, MN USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 18:47:45 (EDT) Enjoyed looking threw.On oxygen now and cant get out .Thanks for the memories. Gerry GERALDINE EMS WESTFIELD, PA USA - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 16:28:43 (EDT) hey My name is Dewain Allen I love the game of baseball it is my Dream to be a profeshional ball player in the major leage as a catcher Ilove to catch it is the best position in the sport I think because you always get dirty and I loe to get dirty it is the fun part of the game. well I've got to go Bye! Dewain Allen Columbiaville, MI USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 10:59:38 (EDT) Greetings From Mexico Again (I sent a message last March but I visit the Philadelphia Athletics website almost every night-can´t get enough of the A´s) I recently was able to obtain from the United States a couple of replica Philadelphia Athletics caps(home and road) from the 30s and 40s-something that I had wanted for years but only recently knew that they existed. Growing up in the late 60s and early to mid 70s (and up to now) I had to make do with Oakland caps. Although I am 42 years old and did not have the priviledge to live during the golden days of baseball I have always felt that the modern Athletics teams have lacked the magic of the Philadelphia era. I will continue to visit your website.Its great. I want very much to become a member of The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society. Thank you. Roberto Stuart Merida,Yucatan,Mexico your website,its great. Roberto Stuart Merida, Yuc Mexico - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 02:16:27 (EDT) Searching for information circa l953 regarding my father, Ed McDaniel. He was a graduate of Dobbins VoTech in Philadlphia and if family history is correct he was to have played with the Phillies is the l953 season. Due to a fire in the home, a lot of my father's stuff was lost in that fire. According to one of my sisters, she seems to remember seeing a yearbook/program(?) with his picture it. He was a centerfielder. He was involved in a serious accident during a game that damaged his leg, so his career came to a halt. Supposedly, Rich Ashburn was playing for the Phillies at that time. If anyone has any information, or if someone has a 1952-3-4 yearbook and can confirm that his picture is indeed in there, please contact me at SprtmomKt@netscape.net. All we have left are some of the press clippings from his home town newspaper showing his stats for his last year in high school and the mention of his signing with the National League. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! As for finding your site, we are searching for information on Phillies yearbooks from that time period. Kathleen (McDaniel) McNamara Oak Ridge, NJ USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 06:12:27 (EDT) What a joy to find your website. My first baseball glove was a Ferris Fain 1B's glove. My idol was Lou Brissie as I admired his heroic return to baseball after WWII injuries. When my A's left Philly I could never replace them with a "favorite". Clete Miller Bloomsburg, PA USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 20:40:40 (EDT) I realize this is my second message. I lost the reply from whomever it was who sent the reply. Please send another message. Also, my all time favorite White Sox player is a former Phila. A - Nellie Fox. He's one Connie Mack let get away. I hope to hear from you again. Bob Anderson New Lenox, IL USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 15:07:44 (EDT) Great website. Your organization is doing a great job perpetuating the memory of the Phila. A's. I always liked Bobby Shantz and hope to learn more about him. Bob Anderson New Lenox, IL USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 21:40:58 (EDT) GREAT SITE......I'M A PHILADELPHIA NATIVE THAT GROW UP IN PHILLY IN THE 50'S. I ENJOY READING ABOUT THE OLD PHILLIES AND A'S. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. DENNIS RUDOLPH FAYETTEVILLE, NC USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 22:34:21 (EDT) Saw the article in the New York Times today. Enjoyed the site. Would like to be in touch with others who are also interested in the history of Philadelphia's first NFL team, the Frankford Yellow Jackets. My father played for them in 1926 when they won the NFL Championship and 1927 - email for my website. Michael Moran New Milford, CT USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 12:50:13 (EDT) George Earnshaw was my grandfather. I am really excited about his induction to the 'Wall of Fame' on June 15th. Over the weekend I was looking at our family history of him and enjoyed seeing the 1929 World Series ring. Pat Prewitt North Wales, PA USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 09:48:28 (EDT) tHIS WEBSITE WAS USEFUL Honey Perkins Jamestown, nd USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 13:29:54 (EDT) i found your web site when i was looking to see if i could find a philadelphia athletics banner. i was wondering if you carried them. robert lee sisney jr. sunnyvale, ca USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 21:28:16 (EDT) Very good website. Would like for anyone to give information on my grandfather who played for the Athletics in probably the 1920's or 1930's. His name was James Gordon Barrett also known as "Lefty Barrett". He was a pitcher. I would love to have copy of any group photo, single photo, roster, etc.. Please e-mail Kevin Wright Jackson, TN USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 22:12:25 (EDT) Correction to email address on previous entry. Please email any information on Howard Ehmke. Jan Ehmke Pisarski Angola, NY USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 19:16:08 (EDT) Howard Ehmke was my grandfather's first cousin. It was great to click on Philadelphia Athletics History and have a picture of Howard come right up! I heard of your website from a relative. My family and especially my dad, is always on the lookout for Howard Ehmke information, memorabilia, and photos. Jan Ehmke Pisarski Angola, NY USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 19:10:54 (EDT) Found your site browsing, I am interested in biographical and family info on A's pitcher Bob Trice. Bijan C. Bayne CINCINNATI, Oh USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 10:24:14 (EDT) I sold newspapers at Connie Mack Stadium from 1936 to 1940 and saw the A's play many times. I remember the old knot-hole gang where we sat just behind left field and 3rd base. There was never a problem getting autographs. Actually a lot of the players rented rooms from the surrounding home owners. I am in the process of writing a book on the period between 1930 and 1940 in Philly. Part of a chapter will be devoted to Connie and his A's and his beautiful ball park. I am now in the process of gathering the facts on this period and that is how I found your excellent site. Thanks --Jim O'Brien Jim O'Brien Mt. Laurel, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 20:46:01 (EDT) I sold newspapers at Connie Mack Stadium from 1936 to 1940 and saw the A's play many times. I remember the old knot-hole gang where we sat just behind left field and 3rd base. There was never a problem getting autographs. Actually a lot of the players rented rooms from the surrounding home owners. I am in the process of writing a book on the period between 1930 and 1940 in Philly. Part of a chapter will be devoted to Connie and his A's and his beautiful ball park. I am now in the process of gathering the facts on this period and that is how I found your excellent site. Thanks --Jim O'Brien Jim O'Brien Mt. Laurel, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 20:45:58 (EDT) You have a great baseball site here. I enjoyed reading about the A's. Here's another good baseball site. crosleyfield.com Keep up the good work. Tommy P Tommy P Spring, TX USA - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 21:54:36 (EDT) I love the Philadelphia A's. I am only 14 yrs old though. I found this site because my great great grandfather is CONNIE MACK and I am just thrilled at my past and wanted to find out as much as I could about him. If anybody would want to answer this question they are allowed to. Just email me it at Jrice1777@aol.com Q: TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT CONNIE MACK AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO BASEBALL! HOW DID HE AFFECT THOSE AROUND HIM? Stephen O'Shea Downingtown, Pa USA - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 13:29:56 (EDT) What a terrific idea. I'm actually a big Red Sox fan but enjoy looking at all different basball history. Keep up the good work. I found your sight by seaching using "Goggle". Peter S. Grant Unionville, Ct USA - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 14:05:19 (EDT) i love your site dAVID GROSSMAN harrisville, pa USA - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 13:16:47 (EDT) Can you help me with a research question - family legend has it that my paternal grandfather, Ben Kasin, pitched for awhile with the Philadelphia Athletics. My late father had said that grandpa was always vague about whether he did or not. He was definitely and sandlot ball player in NYC (sandlot teams were organized, with uniforms), but we don't know if he was really an Athletic. This would have been somewhere between 1914-1920, maybe a little earlier. Any suggestions about where I can find complete team rosters would be much appreciated. Thanks. Peter Kasin Berkeley, CA USA - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 04:24:44 (EDT) I found your website browsing the net looking for information on the 1928 A's. I think you have a great website & wanted to see your Museum & store. Today I drove down & was amazed at the artifacts & information that you have. The gentlemen working there ( Jack & Ernie ) were very helpful & pleasant. I will be sure to get back soon. Thanks Bob Burlingame Saylorsburg, Pa USA - Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 21:25:29 (EST) Stumbled onto it through AltaVista. Began being interested in baseball at the age of 10 in 1953. I have always admired Eddie Joost, being blind in one eye myself, and his ability to function well as a player wearing glasses. A terrific site, but lacking a photo or two of Gus Zernial at a minimum, in addition to Dave Philley and Harry Byrd. But that is a quibble; your web site is trully wonderful. (and for the record I spent an evening with Elmer Valo while he was working as a scout at a Spartansburg Phillies, Class A, game in South Carolina about 25 years ago. As a life-long, suffering White Sox fan, born and raised in Chicago, IL, I know the agony of almost losing your team. Miss the Athletics not being in Philadelphia, along with those displaced in Brooklyn, New York and St. Louis (although the Braves have moved about so much, Milwaukee was merely an interlude). I will enjoy visiting your site often. George Juretic Indianapolis, IN USA - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 08:20:56 (EST) I'M A MEMBER OF THE A'S SOCIETY. MY DAD AND I SHARED A LOVE OF BASEBALL. I'M DOING RESEARCH ON HIM. HE PLAYED BASEBALL PROBABLY IN THE ROXBORO AREA IN THE LATE 30'S, AND 40'S. ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBER NORMAN KRONMILLER? I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORAMTION. I'VE FOLLOWED EVERY LEAD BUT SO FAR NO LUCK. THIS WEBSITE IS GREAT. BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. Lane Kronmiller MIQUON, PA USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 18:13:05 (EST) Had a recent visit to Ft. Myers Beach,spring traing site of A's.Cousin who hosted me is big A's fan,had a recent operation say a prayer for him. Matt Heavens West Grove Pa., Pa USA - Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 11:24:52 (EST) I am proud to be the nephew of Phil. Athletics player Solomon "Sol" Carter. I saw him today at the funeral of his brother, William, and he looks GREAT!! Matthew Matthew Karpoff Maumelle, AR USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 18:47:52 (EST) Greetings.I found your website by accident while playing with the computer one night and summited an entry for Philadelphia Athletics. To my astonishment and joy I found out that your society exists. I have been an Athletics fan all my life be them from Philadelfia,Kanas city or Oakland. Although I am 42 uears old I feel that the Athletics should have stayed in Philadelphia. I am an Atheltics fan because they are the Athletics not really because they are now in Oakland. The true Athletics in my opinion were (are) from Philadelphia. I cannot express my emotion on seeing the old photos on your website. This is truly a great moment for me to know that the Philadelphia Athletics are very much alive,thanks to you. I will of course be honored to become a member if that is possible. Thank you. Roberto Stuart Merida,Yucatan,Mexico Roberto Stuart Merida, Yuc. Mexico - Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 02:31:50 (EST) I work at a Retirement Village for Independent Senior Citizens. We are planning our 15th Anniversary for Copper Lake Retirement Village and our theme is the 40's. I checked the internet for "1940's trivia" and found your site. I have printed off the pictures, but would really appreciate the "answers" to the baseball quiz. I plan to use it for one of our displays for July 17. Thanks for any help you could give. Jennie Beard Jennie Beard Edmond, Oklahoma USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 18:57:40 (EST) My son did a paper for school on Ty Cobb. Your web site was helpful thanks!!! Denise Uniondale, Pa USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 15:53:33 (EST) i was looking for boston braves website . i a,m a baseball fan since l949. i remember the team of course . connie mack always worked in street clothes, what a great basebakll man he must have been. john d. cameron judique nova scotia, canada - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 19:00:31 (EST) searching for phils i remember seeing eddie joost elmer valo spook jacobs art ditmar joe demastri joe astroth bobby& wilmer shantz jim finnigan gus zernial arnold portocarro jim matthew lebanon, pa USA - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 22:43:33 (EST) My Dad, Charlie Simons, pitched for Penn until 1933 and then for the PennAC until '38 or '39. We have clippings of games both teams played against the A's for spring training. The A's also played a benefit game with the PennAC in '36 to raise money to send my Dad and other players to the Olympics in Berlin. I would like to know if there is any info in your organization about those things. Also, Baldwin's Book Barn in West Chester just acquired a man's lifelong collection of memorabilia of the A's from the early 1900's to 1999. He collected signatures etc. Contact my husband, Charles, if anyone has an interest. The collection has every player of the team accounted for, I think from the beginning until 1999. It is for sale.. Anne Simmons McVaugh Avondale, PA USA - Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 15:22:01 (EST) I found your website by accident(sabr link) and it is a very nice surprise. I am interested in Jimmie Foxx as I feel,in my humble opinion, he is the greatest first-baseman ever. Your website is a grand slam. Tom Manville Tiverton, R.I. USA - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 15:26:40 (EST) i grew up as a mets fan but i do not remember when the as beat the mets. going back in time i would look at world series to see if teams never moved or the mets would not be formed. the world series would be for the as in phildephia. 1972 philadphia as beat the reds 1973 philadlepha beat the pittsburg pirates.1974 beat the brooklyn dodgers. 1988 lose to the brooklyn dodgers.1989 beat the new york giants and no earthquake to stop it. 1990 lose to reds phiadephia could had great players like reggie jackson catfish hunter mark mcgwire and dave steward. and interleauge play with the philles but it would all be taken away to kansas city and later oakland ronald kerzner sault ste marie , mi USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 15:43:53 (EST) very nostalgic but missed Lou Brissey, Eddie Joost, PetetSuder & Ferris Fain Nbr 2 alltime dp combo Allen J. Smith Jamestown, NY USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 19:59:16 (EST) found it on the web Amy Brewer Savona, ny USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:14:12 (EST) Currently playing a replay of 1951 season. A's are 7-5, tied with New York for 2nd place and 1/2 game behind Cleveland for 1st. Nathan Milliron USA - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 13:37:26 (EST) Hi, Greetings from Finland. Jari Peltonen Tamperef, FINLAND - Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 23:13:31 (EST) I was born the same year the A's left Philly (1955), and I regret never having the chance to see them play. The wrong team left Philadelphia. I love the Phillies, but Philly should still be a two-team town, unlike the hated New York and Chicago. Any team with the likes of Grove, Foxx, Simmons, Cochran, Bender and Baker will always be my ideal team. Thomas Jefferson Lowe Somerdale, NJ USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 23:06:45 (EST) I located your site looking for information on Mickey Vernon. I grew up watching him when he played and managed the Washington Senators. I have a collections of most of his cards and a variety of other items including a handwritten note he wrote to me when I was 12. He truly belongs in the Hall of Fame for his performance on the field and his contributions off the field. His stats are spectacular when you consider the time he played, the teams he played for... What can we do to get him the recognition he deserves? Bill Burroughs Mechanicsville, MD USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 13:42:13 (EST) Cool site, I'll write in this later on. I know Mike Booth, Phil Marchildon was his great uncle and thats quite a story about Phil "A" dave dave Ottawa, canada - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 13:29:37 (EST) My wife and I are hoping to travel north to attend the October breakfast. We moved to Florida in April of 2000. We actually lived in Buckingham Twp. before we moved but I never went to any of the meetings unfortunately, for no particular reason. It's been 23 years since my Dad passed away. Time really flies by. I can still remember as a very young teenager meeting some of the players and going into the clubhouse. I can still remember Ferris Fain coming to our house for dinner. Nice memories. As for myself I spent 7 years in the minors until a bad arm ended my career. I then went into law enforcement until I retired from the federal gov't in 1991(I was with ATF) I now have a private investigators license in Florida doing mostly background investigations. My wife and I hope to meet everyone at your next breakfast session on October 21st. Regards, Bill Dietrich Bill Dietrich, Jr. Clermont, Fl USA - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 10:29:02 (EST) I just came upon it. Nice. I am looking for an adress snd phone # for Mickey Vernon. Can you help?? Thank you. Rich Rich Letarte lunenburg, ma USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 21:41:21 (EST) I found your website by accident one day, glad I did!. I was born fifty years too late to appreciate what it was like to see the A's and the great Connie Mack, leading his team by scorecard in the A's dugout. I'm only sorry, and perhaps others feel the same, but it's a shame the wrong Philly team left!! I'm also during research on Jimmy Dygert. Dygert pitched for the A's from 1905-1910. Thanks a lot very much for this great website!! Go Athletics!!! Jay Gauthreaux Lafayette,, LA USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 01:00:46 (EST) this is my first visit. I am looking forward to revisiting the site often to enjoy my memories of great the Phila baseball of my youth. My daughter just gave me a membership and a great A's shirt. It will be great to do something other than watch stupid TV shows and come visit this beautiful site. I remember Lefty Grove, Mickey Cochrane, Al Simmons, Jimmy Foxx, and, of course Connie Mack very fondly. Your presence has made my 83rd birthday special. Herm Herman Radtke Feasterville,, PA USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 18:57:39 (EST) GOD Athletically, what a lovely piece of work this is...found it, just noodling along here at the easyEverything cafe on 42nd Street, popped into my head I'd like to type in Athletics (or Phillies) of beloved youth and memory and here you are, and I must say, surrounded by the never ending Yankee mind-fog here (which has affected me, as well, for 40+ years), the world must always remember the Mack Men who beat Ruth and his Murdering Row, the Mack Men who beat McGraw and his Polo Giants, the Mack Women who loved them and the City that gave them such loving and patient and losing-maddened fans. All these memories must not, must never be lost, "like tears in rain"; this site has the Right Stuff. Mike Snyderman New York, NY USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 13:45:57 (EST) I played from 1948-52 A's Team as a pitcher. Charlie "Bubba" Harris Nobleton, Fl USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 19:45:18 (EST) SEARCHING FOR INFO FOR PAST PITCHERS OF PHILLIES,SPECIFICALLY DAVE CIAZZO KATHY REVERE, MA USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 08:39:35 (EST) SEARCHING FOR INFO FOR PAST PITCHERS OF PHILLIES KATHY REVERE, MA USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 08:32:00 (EST) I am a lifelong Mets fan but after living in the bay area for a few years have taken the A's into my heart. I am completely engaged by their legacy. As a Mets fan, we have only a brief span of time to reflect upon, but the A's have a storied history replete with some of the greatest players of all time. evan krieger san jose, ca USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 11:49:07 (EST) Great site! Rich Quixano Newton, NJ USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 15:47:25 (EST) Please excuse the typo in my previous entry. It should read "Philadelphia Athletics", not Phillies. Ken Hughes Fort Myers, FL USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 00:08:10 (EST) Last October after visiting Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, I spent a few days in South Jersey seeing a friend who took me to visit his brother-in-law, Rube Oldring, the son of the Philadelphia Phillies great outfielder from 1906 - 1918. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon swapping baseball stories, and I was privileged to hear many anecdotes about Rube and his famous teammates from the Philadelphia Athletics dynasty years under Connie Mack. I'd love to see this deserving Athletic be inducted into the Philadelphia Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001! Ken Hughes Fort Myers, FL USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 00:04:14 (EST) Hi, I found you through altavista, I am trying to find any information, (or pictures) on my grandfather. His name was Elijah Pinnance, and I beleive he was a pitcher in 1902-04, or thereabouts. Great site! Sue Cornelius ontario Canada - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 18:53:35 (EST) I am so proud to be a member of the A's Historical Soc.and enjoy the Web site so much. It allows me to keep up with current issues and happenings with the group. Thanks so much for your wonderful efforts. Kathleen McGillicuddy Kelly Phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 13:14:44 (EST) searching for James D. Costine ,the only clue I have is a ticket to 1931 world series game 4 Philadelphia A's vs St.Louis Cards Gerald leibrandt goffstown, nh USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 21:19:14 (EST) A fantastic web site! What was even a bigger surprise was when I drove to Hatboro to see your museum. It was a wonderful surprise! Being raised a Yankees' fan, my father would tell me stories of how he and his buddies used to see the A's and Yankees when they played at Shibe. He always said that when the A's left, the wrong team left town. Given the current state of baseball affairs in Phila. I'd say he was correct. Rich Scaran Langhorne, PA USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 12:02:03 (EST) i am looking for cards of the phila athletic. i already have manager cards and one of them is connie mack. i understand there was only four managers for this team and i would like to know who they were as well who the players were i really liked this website and found it informative emilio padulese phila, pa USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 02:46:13 (EST) My grandfather, Edward A. Moore was the catcher for the Phila Phillies in the years 1911-12-13. I am looking for history and photos, especially a team photo for those years. Grover Cleveland Alexander was just getting started then in the National Leagues then and my grandfather caught for him. Any info and photos you can suppy me with would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kathaleen M. Moore Kathaleen M. Moore Tobyhanna, pa USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 21:28:40 (EST) Through a lettter from Ernie Montella to fellow SABR member Marc Okkonen. Jim Moyes N. Muskegon, MI USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 16:20:17 (EST) My Dad played minor league ball in the Giants and Senators organizations and was managed by former A's first baseman, Jim Poole (1925-1927) who was replaced by Foxx. Our family visited him frequently before he died in Hickory, NC in 1975. If anyone has any old photographs of Mr. Poole or better yet baseball cards or autographs, I'd love to acquire them for my father. Russ Buhite Tampa, FL USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 15:20:37 (EST) Just wondering why the elephant picture at the top left of the first page is a mirror image. Is there a story behind that? Bob Wilson Gainesville, FL USA - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 22:26:56 (EST) Jack Picus Quinn was my great uncle (gandmother's brother). I have been getting a lot of requests for info on him and am asking if anyone knows anything about him. If so, please forward anything that you have to me. Michael B. Jupina Lansford, PA USA - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 08:40:54 (EST) Phillies stink Athletics ChiSox rule Peader Dowdall Chicago, Il USA - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 06:21:34 (EST) Love the website! I love to play historical baseball simulations and can never resist playing the 1929-31 A's against the great Yankee teams. What a matchup. Keep up the good work. Dan Crivello Florissant, MO USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 17:00:52 (EST) Found your website through Skilton's baseball links. I will check back periodically. . . also plan to buy a couple of your books on baseball history ron buehrer Oregon, OH USA - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 17:07:12 (EST) JUST VISITING YOUR PAGE AS AN OAKLAND A'S FAN VERY NICE KENNY BULSON HOOSICK FALLS, NEW YORK USA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 15:50:35 (EST) I love this website...i showed my grandfather, Bobby Shantz, and he thinks this site is incredible. Thanks for all the memories you are providing for him!!!! My grandfather is a great man!!! Anyone who has any questions, comments, or requests for or of my grandfather can email me any time :) Lindsay Shantz Ambler, pa USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 19:27:16 (EST) Congratulations on an excellent web site. Do you have any activities planned with the Athletics in Oakland in 2001? Jeff Leader Sacramento, CA USA - Friday, December 22, 2000 at 16:25:15 (EST) As an A's fan I am delighted to have found your website. Please advise me of coming events. I will attend. dick wickersham downingtown, pa USA - Friday, December 15, 2000 at 09:49:06 (EST) I was just following the advice of my father, for once. I was looking for information on my Grandfather, Bobby Coombs and my Great Uncle, Jack Coombs. Kim Coombs Lyman, Me USA - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 10:25:55 (EST) I found your website because my father, Lou Brissie, was a pitcher for the A's. He has the most amazing story I've ever heard -- and this has nothing to do with the fact that he's my father. Everyone should hear his story of courage. I encourage this website to submit something on my father, to enlighten everyone about where faith and courage can get a man that is determined to play baseball. Thank you and all the best, Jennifer Jennifer Brissie Athens, GA USA - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 00:48:33 (EST) Great site... I am looking for stories on Jack Quinn, Joe Boley, Jake Daubert, Joe Dugan, and Sparky Adams (Picus). I donated Jack Quinn's glove to the society, now I'm trying to write a book on them. They are all from Schuylkill County. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please email to above address. Robert McDonald Pottsville, PA USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 09:59:17 (EST) This is a delightful sight! My Uncle Danny Hahn played for the Lancaster Red Roses in the 1940's Anyone remember him or have any old photos. Am worhing on a family tree. Thanks Michele Hahn Coral Springs, FL USA - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 13:09:19 (EST) TRYING TO FIND SOME IMFO. ON EDDIE JOOST. CAN YOU HELP JOSEPH T. LAFFERTY LINDENWOLD, NJ USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 19:53:02 (EST) searched in Yahoo for Connie mack stadium Don Burns NJ USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 17:05:57 (EST) Extremely well done site and thanks for the info. And I found this site using ASK.COM Michael W Steele Ft Walton Beach, FL USA - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 13:32:09 (EST) This is a great site! I came and found exactly what I was looking for. Growing up a fan of all Athletic teams, (now Oakland) I was happy to see someone keep our teams history alive! Candace sacto, cal USA - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 02:44:49 (EST) My Great-Grandfather is Rube Walberg... He helped make the team great in the 1920's and 1930's... "Grandfather Rube" should be on the all-time left handed pitcher roster!!! James John Kennings LaVernia, TX USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 23:45:01 (EST) I'm a member of the A's Society. This is an amazing source of information about the Philadelphia Athletics and a treasure trove of replicas of memorabilia at affordable prices. Thanks to all the Society's officers who keep the operation running so the membership continues to learn about the A's . I hope I finally get to go to the next reunion. Mark Millikin Chesapeake Beach, MD USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 12:38:41 (EST) LAST WEEK' BREAKFAST WAS TRULY A VERY EXCITING EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY SINCE I SAT NEXT TO ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT MEN I HAVE EVER MET....EDDIE COLLINS JR. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW WONDERFULL IT IS FOR ME TO VISIT WITH PLAYERS FROM THOSE DAYS ESPECIALLY TO JOIN THEM FOR A MEAL. MR. COLLINS AND I TALKED ABOUT GOING TOGETHER TO SEE THE BLUE HENS PLAY BASEBALL THIS SPRING. I SINCE HAVE LEARNED THAT MR. COLLINS HAS PASSED AWAY AND I FEEL SO BAD SINCE HE ENJOYED HIMSELF VERY MUCH AT THE BREAKFAST WITH HIS SON PETE. I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING TO THE DELAWARE GAMES THIS SPRING WITH THIS KIND SOFT-SPOKEN MAN AND JUST BEING WITH HIM. I HAD NEVER MET HIM BEFORE OUR REUNION BREAKFAST BUT I WILL ATTEND HIS SERVICES TO BE WITH HIM ONE MORE TIME! TOM EVANS #400 TOM EVANS WEST CHESTER, PA USA - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 15:49:00 (EST) my dad played for the corning a's in early 50's. he was handed down wally moses old uniform. my mom cut the belt in half and i used it in little league. mudcat little rock, ar USA - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 17:43:21 (EST) I grow up as a big A's fan. The Philadelphia A's were my father's favorite team and he would tell me about the championship years. I was born in 1933 and experienced only the "lean" years until the move to Oakland. I remember being excited the years that the A's were not in last place. I especially remember the great pitching of Bobby Shantz. I used a speech on the life of Connie Mack for my oral report in a middle school English class. My classmates couldn't understand why an Oklahoma boy would have such interest in a team in Philadelphia. y Bill Hamrick Broken Arrow, OK USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 20:22:35 (EST) The breakfast reunion on October 22 was a huge success, and I believe everyone involved or attending had a great time. It followed up on the very successful art auction on Friday night and the heavily-attended autograph session on Saturday. Great credit must go to Steve Harlem, the chairman of the events of the weekend, and to all the volunteers, the unsung members of our Society, who devoted their time and energy to making sure everything ran smoothly and by the book. We appreciate too the attendance and graciousness of a fine group of old ballplayers, because our celebration of their feats is one of the basic reasons for the existence of the A's Historical Society. So, once again, a hearty thanks to all of those who put together a great weekend of events. Dave Jordan, President dave jordan jenkintown, pa USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 11:10:12 (EST) Great site. I have followed the A's from Phila. to Kansas City to Oakland and still an AVID A's rooter. I bought a lithograph from Stan Kotzan of the old A's and he told me of the site. Iwas a boy of 18 in 1953 and hospitalized in Wills Eye Hospital and a number of the A's came to see me and brought a signed baseball. I was blind at the moment and needless to say, was overjoyed at the gesture. I was an A's fan even before that time and thought I had a fairly good chance to play pro ball. My eyesight was saved but only had sight in one eye but perpheral vision in the other. I hope to join your society now that I know of it's existence. My most favorite players were Eddie Joost and Bobby Shantz. Also saw Gus Zernial's day when he hit 4 homers. Love the sight. Please keep me informed and thank you for many wonderful memories. Kent R. Willson Kent R. Willson Bellwood, Pa. USA - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 00:40:48 (EDT) HELP!!! I am trying to find information on my Grandfather, Charles Houston Cottle. He played first base for the A's many years ago. If anyone has any information or where I might find his rookie card I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your help. Kristen Kristen Payne Daytona Beach, FL USA - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 10:38:59 (EDT) I just wanted to let you know what a terrific event the breakfast was yesterday. It is the third one I attended and had a great time. I was lucky enough to sit next to Joe Astroth. What a great storyteller. Fabulous time and I look forward to the next event. Larry Kagel Ambler, PA USA - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 12:53:13 (EDT) I love it. Was an A's fan as a kid in Harrisburg Pa. Will be joining and buying some gifts. Thanks Kenneth Bell Jr pittsburgh, pa 15235 - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 15:16:07 (EDT) Your sight just keeps getting better and better! Thank you for allowing us who are not there to take part and enjoy what is going on! Terri Perrin Sonoma, CA USA - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 07:18:40 (EDT) Your website is extremely interesting! I live in the Bay Area and am an ardent fan of the Oakland A's. I found it through doing a search for the Athletics on the "Google" web search engine. Even though I realize that many Philadelphia fans have little interest in the current A's, you should know that there are definitely some current A's fans who realize that the history of our team is a long and distinguished one. Some of us realize that our team carries with it the legacy of people like Connie Mack and Jimmie Foxx, and we are proud of the past history of our team from it's east coast days. This year, the A's made an effort to bring back some of the history by having a vote for the all time A's team (I assume you may have heard of this), and the Oakland fans voted about half of the team from players of the Philadelphia days. If you want more info on this, just write me and I'll send it to you. I truly think that the overall history of the Athletics, stretching from coast to coast, is surpassed in baseball only by the history of those hated New York Yankees. I just wanted to tell you that this is one Oakland A's fan that enjoyed reading your website! Andy Hagelshaw Oakland, CA USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 21:18:42 (EDT) I love the A's card sets. I hope you come up with more in the future. Riley Probst Kirkwood,, MO USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:10:52 (EDT) Looking for stories, anecdotes, and other information of a nonstatistical nature on Eddie Collins, Sr. Appreciate any material you can send. Rich Westcott Springfield, PA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 16:18:33 (EDT) I have a love for the game that goes back to when I was very young. My Granfather would tell me stories of Ty Cobb and the A's playing at Columbia Field, not far from where we lived. Playing ball was a part of my life, I never wanted to stop playiong, but time and age can put an end to playing. Time and ange can never put an end to my love for the game. I am a true Philadelphia fan. Grew up with the A's and the stories of my Grandfather. Sad when they left town. It is special to find people and a place to remember and keep alive the heritage and memories of a special time in Philadelphia I found your Web Site through a suggestion of a mutual baseball and Civil War buff. I am happy find it. I look forward to information and participation with you. Thank You Hugh Boyle Phila, PA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 10:49:51 (EDT) I'M A BIG METS FAN BUY CONSIDER MYSELF A HUGE BASEBALL HISTORY FAN , YOUR WEB SITE WAS VERY INTERESTING AND ANSWERED MANY QUESTIONS I HAD REGUARDING THE A'S HISTORY,I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY NEXT TRIP TO PHILLY, TO SEE THE A'S MUSEUM JOHN M ILLARDI STATEN ISLAND, NY USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:35:31 (EDT) I Am A New York Mets fan but I consider myself a big baseball history fan I would like to tell You that I found this web site to be very interisting and I cant wait for my next trip to philly ,im looking foward to your museum John M Illardi Staten Island , N.Y. USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:22:39 (EDT) This website was terrific! We had a debate at work concerning where the Philadephia A's team went after the team was sold. Your website answered that question and more. My great grandfather always rooted for the A's and was very upset when they left Philadephia, now I understand why he was so upset! What a great team! Lynne Grew Mechanicsburg, PA USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 23:19:43 (EDT) Glad to offer my first-hand report that the first 100 years of the A's franchise ended on a positive note, with a 3-0 victory over the Expansion Senators (a.k.a. the Texas Rangers). On to the A.L. Playoffs! Al Streit Albany, CA USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 00:33:08 (EDT) What a great site! I heard about it about it when I went to Cooperstown.I am the first grandson of the great Jimmie Foxx, my father is Jimmie Jr.(the first) This site is loaded with information and great contacts. Keep it up, we need to remember where it all started, thanks Jim Jim Conlin Angels Camp, Ca USA - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 16:25:05 (EDT) Found website in article in newspaper. Have been a big A's fan since I was "brainwashed" as a little baseball fan in the early 60's. My father met and got to know some A's players through a good friend in the early 50's. Don Halbruner Southampton, PA USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 20:06:33 (EDT) I am trying to find out more information about Bill Renna. Thanks William Brewster Renna Eatontown, NJ USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 07:42:43 (EDT) Article in Bucks County Courier Times John G. Caughie Churchville, PA USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 19:40:13 (EDT) Brought back great memories. Article in Bucks County Courier Times George Werner Fairless Hills, Pa USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 12:52:16 (EDT) I'v been a A's fan sence 68...I love your site. Lots of nice old time baseball stuff. A's baseball, going strong for 100 years! Steve Thompson Concord, CA USA - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 23:18:55 (EDT) Thanks for preserving the great past of the A's! Roy Simmons Madison, WI USA - Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 10:55:45 (EDT) Great site, looking forward to the breakfast!! George T. Hurnyak Pt. Pleasant, NJ USA - Friday, September 22, 2000 at 17:04:28 (EDT) Very interesting. Was an A's fan since 1943. Tony Wheeler Arnold, MD USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 21:17:42 (EDT) Site is very informative about old time baseball and remembers the players of long ago. Found sit on aol. edward O'keefe Horsham, Pa USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 20:12:55 (EDT) I went to the Orioles day night doubleheader on September 20, and Irv Hall threw out the first pitch. I tried to get close enough to ask Irv about Indian Bob Johnson, but I couldn't. Anyway, Irv didn't play with Indian Bob, so he probably wouldn't know why the guy had good stats but miniscule MVP support. It's not as if nobody was trying to elect Athletics, because his teammates seemed to get decent enough MVP support. Anyway, I searched for Philadelphia Athletics on iwon, and I found this site. I had to see if you had any web presence after seeing Mr Hall throw out the first pitch. I've enjoyed my visit to you rweb site. Rob Homa Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 16:04:13 (EDT) Fore many years I had the knowledge that my Grandfather played ball for the Athletics but until recently never followed up. In July of this year I went to the Hall of fame and researched him. He played for the A's from 1918-1921. His name is Herbert Scott Perry. He was one of the factors in the coming to an end of Ban Johnsons leadership of the American League. It was called the "Scott Perry Matter" in Thomas Gilberts book, "The Soaring Twenties" I found you website after our visit to Cooperstown and I love it. I would like to see more information on the years my Grandfather played for the A's. Do you have any? Thanks for a great job!!! Ron Perry Ronald A. Perry Santa Clarita, CA. USA - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 19:46:10 (EDT) enjoyed. ready to submit my answers to the trivia. 1. Chubby Dean,(lower left) Indian Bob Johnson (rear right) 2. Earle Mack, ? , Al Simmons, Jimmy Dykes 3. 2nd on left, Vic Powers 4. Sam Chapman 5. on right J. Astroth 6. ?? 7. J. Tipton ( a former college football star) 8. D. Lodigiani (2nd from right) 9. G. Earnshaw (second from left) Mickey Cochrane extreme right 10. ?? 11. Dick Fowler 12.? 13. AL Simmons and Mickey Cochrane 14. Bobo Newsome 15.(1) Mickey Cochrane, (6) Lefty Grove, (7) Jimmy Foxx, (9)George Earnshaw 16. George Kell don werner sell-ville, pa USA - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 19:09:34 (EDT) Ernie and Max: I can't tell you how great this site is, some day I'll have a site with all Phil Marchildon stuff and his friend Dick Fowler.Two great 10 year vets with the Athletics. As well as war heros. Great work "boys of summer" When its up I'll send you the link. Mike Ottawa, ON Canada - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 20:13:35 (EDT) With regard to the October 20th recognition of ballplayers who served in WWII, we received a letter from Mr. Steven Harlem, the Reunion Chairman of the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society. Included in the letter was an invitation to Colonel Ted Williams to participate. I am Colonel Williams' personal assistant. Colonel Williams is not able to attend the planned event on October 20 but is going to send a letter to be shared with all of those in attendance. In an effort for me to familiarize myself as much as possible about your organization, I am visiting your site whose address appeared as part of the heading of Mr. Harlem's letter. I have also signed up to receive your automatic updates via email. Your site is most informative and has already been of help to me. I look forward to hearing from you. Mary Edwina Dluhy Personal Assistant to Ted Williams Mary Edwina Dluhy Hernando, FL USA - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 13:52:54 (EDT) I found this site as a link to www.blackbetsey.com(Shoeless Joe Jackson). Jack Valovage Philadelphia, Pa USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 01:39:45 (EDT) I found your website about a year ago when a friend of mine showed me an autograph book filled with A's and Yankees autographs! What a pleasure it was to see that! Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, etc... This guy's father was an usher at Shibe Park along time ago. You have a great site and a great organization. Thank you! Mike Conger Michael Conger Rio Grande, nj USA - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 20:40:12 (EDT) I came across your site while looking for information about the 1917 Chicago White Sox. I am very interested in early 20th Century Baseball. So, I find you site very, very interesting. Sinceley, Steven A Williams Steven A Williams Chicago, Illinois U.S.A. - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 00:04:25 (EDT) I found the site while looking for information on the 1917 Chicago White Sox. I am a great fan of Baseball-- mostly early 20th Century Baseball. You have a fine site! I was happy to see Eddie Plank so honored. These men should be remembered. Steve Williams Chicago, Il USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 20:11:17 (EDT) I FOUND THE WEB SITE THROUGH THE OAKLAND A,S WEBSITE. I HAVE BEEN AN A,S FAN SINCE THE EARLY 1950,S AS A YOUTH, LIVING IN MILLVILLE, NJ. I LIVED I THE BAY AREA FROM 1991-1998 AND HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO FOLLOW THE A,S DURING THAT TIME. I WAS GLAD TO SEE SEVERAL EDDIE JOOST ARTICLES ON THE WEB SITE. AS A YOUTH GROWING UP IN NEW JERSEY HE WAS MY FAVORITE PLAYER. CHARLES KARRER RIO RANCHO, NM USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 22:57:21 (EDT) We're big A's fans in the Oakland area and went on vacation to New York last month. We made a point to drive to Hatboro to see the Philadelphia A's museum since those are our A's "roots". What a great time we had browsing through all the great memorabilia, old photos, uniforms, and many other great things. Thank you for a great visit! It was very much worth it to make the "side trip" and we would recommend it to ANY baseball fan!! Dori Shafer Pleasant Hill, CA USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 14:08:43 (EDT) On occasion, I just type in my Uncle Jack Coombs' name for an internet search and this time got a reference to your website. Uncle John would be pleased to see such interesting information still being discussed about his baseball era. He would, however, be embarrassed at the awful picture of him in the "Wall of Fame." It is a bad caricature and I will send my favorite 1910 photo of him in the mail, along with my membership check. I hope you will use it to replace the other one. I look forward to becoming an active member of the A's Historical Society. Nelson Wentworth kennebunk, ME USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 17:17:12 (EDT) A bit of nostalgia .I really enjoyed browsing and look forward to attending a reunion. Excellent website and presentation. Thank you Frank Hughes Williamsburg, Va USA - Friday, September 01, 2000 at 09:48:14 (EDT) I'm a diehard fan of baseball history. It's hard to say which actual team I'm fan of. I always love to read about the mythical A's, the Brownies, the Ol' Giants, the Dogs of Brooklyn... but the Philadelphia A's always are the most illustrious team maybe because of their manager Connie Mack. Besides I'm interesting about shopping old baseball's caps and jerseys (the most cheapest as if possible. I went to Cooperstown page and almost I was suffering a heart attack when I saw those prices!!! ha ha ha). Congrats for the A's website, nice it is. :o) Ruy G. Pinto Schaffroth Quilmes, BA Argentina - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 12:01:07 (EDT) The site gets better and better. In fact, I want to renew my membership. Please note my new mailing address and send me forms and any mailings since June 1.Keep at it,Best wishes Jim Martin James E. Martin Mesa,85207, Az USA - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 18:56:16 (EDT) Bobby Shantz Richard J. Carravone Hawthorne, NY USA - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 15:52:21 (EDT) According to The Official Encyclopedia Of Baseball, in 1933 Tracy Barrett played under the assumed name of Dick Oliver, and for the rest of his career he was known as Dick Barrett. I was given a baseball which is signed by Connie Mack, Lefty Grove, and Dick Oliver. It was probably signed in 1933 because that was the only year that Dick Oliver (Barrett) played for the Athletics. My question is would anyone know the story behind the alias? Also, has anyone else ever played Major League Baseball under 2 or more names? Larry Rogers Watertown , NY USA - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 10:07:59 (EDT) I was surfing the tv the other day and viewed a program on Old Philadelphia ballparks. While watching the show I noticed the web address of the Philadelphia Athletics. Being a history buff and avid baseball fan I was intriqued and visited this site at the earliest possible chance 5am the following morning. The sence of history and intrique and the qualities of baseball that are endearing to me and thousand others are so very well represented and alive in your site, Thank you, I look forward to visiting you site many more times for a bit of nostalga and hope of recapturing the best that baseball ever had to offer! Colin Bakalyar Stewartstown , PA USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 05:18:42 (EDT) I also forgot to mention that I have a 1953 Phiadelphia A"s yearbook. Jim Haller Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 09:44:53 (EDT) I have been a baseball fan since the mid 50"s and I always had baseball cards of Bobby Shantz, Ferris Fain, Marion Fricano, and Gus Zernial. I have always been fascinated by teams from the 1950"s. I enjoy 1950s Phila. A"s trivia. I was always intrigued by the Philadelphia A"S and the St. Louis Browns. Please keep me on your mailing list. Jim Haller Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 09:42:18 (EDT) What a great find this web site is! I look forward to checking back often. I am a collector of Philadelphia / Kansas City / Oakland A's yearbooks, media guides, rosters and schedules, as well as Philadelphia A's Goudey cards from the 1930's so if you have something to sell or trade, let me know. Thanks a lot, and go A's, wherever you play !! Robert Garland penngrove, ca USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 14:00:09 (EDT) i work with oakland a's broadcaster marty lurie and met alan novak at spring training in phoenix this year. i was the a's staff pharmacist from 1993 to 1998 jerry feitelberg alameda, ca USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 17:55:55 (EDT) Enjoyed looking through everything. I will call for catalog and information regarding Sam Chapman memorabilia. Thank you very much! Terri Perrin Sonoma, CA USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 07:56:07 (EDT) Ernie, This morning I paid my first visit to your museum. I was delighted to see something that I remember seeing since I was a child: a small metal white elephant made by my dad, Carmen Cangelosi, about 50 years ago. He pased away about a year ago. He would have loved your museum. Keep up the good work. Joe Cangelosi New Britain, PA USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 20:30:00 (EDT) Thanks to the Society's leadership for doing such a great job. bob hunsicker lancaster, PA USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 17:33:28 (EDT) I am an Avid historian who has a great interest in the A's Franchises especially during their dynasties in the 1911,12,12 and 28,29,30,31 years. I have many memories of Jimmy Dykes. When I was a kid in the 60's I vividly recall how Jimmy Dykes used to have a talk show after the Phillies games on WCAU. Some of his stories of the late 20's Era was something even as a kid that I will never forget. Armand Vanore Philadelphia, Pa USA - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 07:58:00 (EDT) Wonderful site! I'm glad to see that the memories are being presurved and shared. I've been a fan of the franchise all of my life (since its been in Oakland) and enjoyed seeing and reading of the greats of past years. Thank you. Jeffrey Mulligan Sudbury, ON Canada - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 15:31:23 (EDT) My grandfather Minot Joy "CAP" Crowell pitched for 2 years for the Athletics in the early 1900's. He is mentioned in the book Baseball's Forgotten Heros. I am trying to find out if there is a team photo for one of the years he played or card. I have two newspaper articles and numerous clippings. Please let me know. Carolyn Crowell Muller Deerfield Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 14:19:50 (EDT) really nice website....very helpful members......i have just one philadelphia a's story......in 1979 i was a tv sportscaster in meridian, mississippi. that year skeeter webb...a shortstop who played with the a's...was inducted into the mississippi sports hall of fame. mr. webb was in his 90's...but pretty spry. he talked to us about his days with the a's and playing for mr. mack. he told us how mr. mack used his scorecard to send signs. mr. webb was not a great major leaguer by any standard (good field, no hit) but he was a fine fellow and i feel richer for having met him. jim smith valparaiso, IN USA - Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 15:30:15 (EDT) My Aunt's husband is Lester McCrabb. He was a pitcher for the Phila A's in the 1940's. ALthought he didn't have a great record, I believe he did strike out Joe DiMaggio. Any truth in that? Myrna Lancaster , pa USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 20:35:58 (EDT) I was very pleased to see my Uncle, pitcher Bob Trice, on your web site. After getting over the initial suprise, I sent your sites' address to my family back in the USA to ensure they all got to see it for themselves. I would appreciate any and all information you have on my uncle, so I may share a part of my family history with my children. Thank you very much. May this site endure for many more years to come. All the best of luck in the future. Excellent Web Site!! Sal Trice Aviano, PN Italy - Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 12:56:07 (EDT) READ AN ARTICLE ON THE SOCIETY IN A SPORTS COLLECTIBLES MAGAZINE. I'M A BIG FAN OF THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS SO I WAS VERY HAPPY AND INTERESTED TO SEE THE SOCIETY EXISTED. PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ON THE SOCIETY, IF POSSIBLE. RAY DAHLKE HOUSTON, TX USA - Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 01:42:51 (EDT) talking to my brother ben macfarland i would really like to know more about my fathers (benjamin s.macfarland)position with the athletics. any insight you can enlighten me with would be deeply appreciated. sincerely mary shibe macfarland hicks . thanking you in advance mary shibe macfarland hicks royalpalmbeach, fl USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 21:59:20 (EDT) Dear Ernie: Just a note to say I will be in Philadelphia next week attending the Republican national convention as an alternate from Minnesota. I will definitely get out to Hatboro to visit your museum (probably Thursday morning). This will be a great thrill for an Oakland A's fan/baseball history buff like myself. David Sturrock USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 10:29:52 (EDT) The Oakland A's gave me your website address because we MAY be visiting next week. However, I did not find anywhere on your website directions or distances from major cities. We will be in Philadelphia. If someone can e-mail me back to tell me how to get to you, we would really appreciate it. We are big A's fans and want to see your museum. Thank you! Dori Shafer Pleasant Hill, CA USA - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 22:15:32 (EDT) My brother Sal Trice sent me this web page. I was very excited to see the picture of our Uncle pitcher Bob Trice, we sent it to everyone we know who is on line. I would like to see more information on his career in baseball. Thank you. Martha Trice Lewis Hempstead, NY USA - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 12:11:03 (EDT) I am from Philly and am glad to see a site dedicated to the A's. Tristin Kilgallon Stuart, FL USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 19:43:57 (EDT) Friends in Phila. gave me the site it is fantastic.Anything on the all-century team as announced in Oakland in June?How was it handled and who made the team? james USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 03:04:21 (EDT) I put Pa instead of NM, because I just moved from there to here;WHOOPS! Tim Suder Albuquerque, NM USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 01:11:04 (EDT) Your website has provided me w/ alot of info that Iwould have never known about my great uncle Pete "Pecky" Suder. My wife's grandfather told me about it and I think it is great. My mom has a few of Pete's cards, but up until now I haven't done much research to learn about my uncle's accomplishments w/ the A's. I would appreciate info. that someone could provide, thanks. Tim Tim Suder Albuquerque, Pa USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 01:07:40 (EDT) I found this webcite browsing the internet looking for baseball stuff.As a Phillies fan, how I treasure those years in the thirties and forties when half my friends were Phillies rooters and half were A's fans.We argued constantly over those two clubs. Too bad you have to lose something before you fully appreciate it! My granddaughter just married a Suder(Tim).He's a great-nephew of Pete( I would have preferred Mike Goliat).Anyone with genealogical info.on Pete please pass it along.Thank you, Jack Jack Schmohl Levittown, Pa. USA - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 13:12:10 (EDT) What a great website! I am the grand-niece of Frank Leslie, who played catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics. I don't know much about him, but I know that he was directly prior to Mickey Cochrane. Can anyone provide me with info, and/or pictures of my uncle? Or how to find out more info? Thanks. Keep up the great work--this is a beautiful site! Jeannine Leslie Cleveland, Ohio USA - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 01:10:40 (EDT) Great site!! Thanks for all the good information. I found this site in the Google search engine. John USA - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 11:01:57 (EDT) My grandfather Joseph Cohen lived near Shibe Park and worked as a cushion boy cleaning the seats and placing the cushions most likely for the high end patrons. He loved Shibe Park as his home for baseball and was a great player himself. I have always had a close association with the teams that played there and was glad to find this site via a search on the Athletics after reading Bruce Kuklick's book, To Every Thing A Season. Dr. Marc Fink Chesapeake, VA USA - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 18:08:22 (EDT) Found the site several years ago. I grew up in South Jersey and was a big fan of the A's (1947-54 era) In 1952, my parents allowed me and my brother to take the bus to Philly and go to 21st and Leigh. Joost to Suder to Fain still rings in my ears! To find out stats on the players of this era, visit www.totalbaseball.com. Scrolldown to history, and click on players, enter name, and up pop the stats on say, Sam Chapman. I remember him crashing into the center field wall many a time. If you click on teams, you can get the team roster for any given year. BTW, is Pete Suder still alive? By using this site I found out my favorite catcher, Mike Guerra passed on several years ago. M ike was one of the first Cubans to play ball in the modern big-league era. Keep up the good work ! Bob Cheeseman Bob Cheeseman Jackson, ms USA - Friday, July 07, 2000 at 10:06:11 (EDT) I've been a passionate A's fan since they left Philly for KC in '55. New York City born and raised am I, but got hooked on them as a teenager when I read about some of those great A's players and teams of the past. Never been to Oakland, but thanks to the Internet, I can follow their current exploits as never before as well as browse stuff about the Philadephia Athletics on your site. Jerry Steinfeld Spring Valley, NY USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 17:08:48 (EDT) While searcing for other things I came upon this site. Thanks a lot for the memories. I was about 10 years old and visiting my aunt in Washington D.C. and saw the Philadelphia Athletics play the Washington Senators. Do not remember much about the game but I do remember how exciting it was to see major league baseball. A young girl from Texas and when the new Senators team became the Texas Rangers it was even more excitiing. Who will ever forget Connie Mack. Thanks again for letting an old baseball fan visit the past. Betty Nance Betty nance Fort Worth, TX USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 11:26:34 (EDT) I would like to see a bio on the players from 1946 to 1954 era. david iannucci Wenonah, nj USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 21:01:09 (EDT) Just spent pleasant afternoon at Nellie Fox celebration in St.Thomas,Pa.today.Great folks up there. Will "Crash Davis" be at the October Reunion?He's still doing well in North Carolina. Joe Short Frederick, Md USA - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 22:33:19 (EDT) Wonderful Athletics stories and especially Rich Westcott's tribute to Lou Brissie. Lou is a special friend and lives in this area. That, by the way, is North Augusta, S.C. not Augusta, Ga. lee lynn north augusta , sc USA - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 17:34:45 (EDT) Your site is great! I found it while looking for info on Lefty Grove(s). Just finished the SABR book "Lefty Grove American Original". I first discovered the Athletics when my father would take us to Bobby Shantz's Pit-Catcher ice cream shop. I enjoyed the memorabilia, especially the Gold Gloves and old photos of Mr. Mack. Meeting a pro ball player was quite a thrill! Even though the Athletics had become a "ghost team" I would question old timers for their memories of the team. A friends father was a fan of the '29-'31 pennant & WS champion teams. I had a history teacher who told me about Elmer Valo running through walls to catch fly balls. I look forward to checking out the Historical Society HQ next time I'm back home (I was raised in Warminster). This is definitely a favorite site, keep up the good work! Chuck Harzer Mount Joy, Pa USA - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 08:02:50 (EDT) We had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Mack Clark at our Oakland A's Booster Club meeting earlier this month and it was really a thrill! I'm a long time Oakland A's fan but it has been great learning more about our ancestors!! Sue Day Nevada City, CA USA - Sunday, June 25, 2000 at 01:52:43 (EDT) Just browsing the web...my great uncle George "Mule" Haas played for the A's during the late 20's and 30's. He passed on his love of the game to most members of the family. Great website...nice to know that a team that brought so much to the history of baseball is still in the minds of some! Cynthia Haas Hickey Hampton Bays, NY USA - Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 09:27:31 (EDT) hi jim from hayward,ca writing to tell you how much i enjoy your web site. i follow the oakland a's living here in the bay area. do any of your current members remember listening to herb carneal on wbig the final season in shibe park in 54? herb who currently calls the minnesota twins and has since 1962. he's a hall of famer.anyone who coul tell me about those broadcasts please email me at jamesag55@aol.com jim gonsalves hayward, ca USA - Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 21:28:22 (EDT) Found your website through a link with AltaVista. Have been searching for Phil. A's websites. Trying to find information (team rosters, stats, news articles, etc.) about the A's from 1946 to 1951. My father, Joseph Destefani, played for the A's for part of the season. He was traded from the Rhode Island Hens, the Boston Red Sox's farm team. If any one knows where to find any information please e-mail me at tabd1@flash.net. GREAT WEBSITE!! Theresa Houston, Texas USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 00:55:06 (EDT) Just happened to come across this site while looking for sport chat rooms. Just the photo scroll brought back memories of my growing up days on Long Island in the early '40 and 50' Have left e-mail address to be kept updated with your latest goings on. Thanks for the vivid memory. Joe Keane Joe Keane Dallas, Tx USA - Friday, June 16, 2000 at 14:02:34 (EDT) The Philadelphia Athletics Trivia Section is fantastic. Great Photos. Keep them coming. Dale B. Smith San Diego, CA USA - Friday, June 16, 2000 at 12:06:32 (EDT) Your website is very interesting. I found your website on a search engine. Sarah Schwartz Decatur, GA USA - Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 22:46:46 (EDT) I am the great grand niece of Chief Bender. It is so great to find this site. The pictures of my uncle are great, will have to let rest of my family know about this site. Cathy Miele Scottsdale, AZ USA - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 01:43:30 (EDT) The website is great! Keep up the good work! Bob Batchelor Helen, GA USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 21:31:10 (EDT) Ferris Fain, Nellie Fox, Eddie Joost, Bobby Estalella, Hal Peck (he shot off his toes hunting muskrats) - what great memories just to recall their names. I grew up an A's fan and was brokenhearted when Earle Mack sold the team and it moved. I remember meeting the great Bobo Newsom when he came into my greandfather's store to buy a white golf cap. He was a bit tipsy but nice as could be. Matter of fact, he could pitch a full nine inning game with a snootful better than most of today's billion dollar pitchers even though they only pitch every five days and take all kinds of special training. Wow .. I just found out about the organization and this site from (of all places) the Jewish Exponent. I live nearby your Hatboro headquarters and sure would like to know how to join your organization. Skip Litz Abington, PA USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 17:02:14 (EDT) My grandfathers brother Louis was the mascott for the athletics Mark VanZelst Broomall, PA USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 13:15:11 (EDT) great uncle,robert emmet mccann, played for a's 1921,1923and 1926,and coached minor league in portland have much information if anyone interested.found website by browsing but did visit display at chester county historical society tom mccann collingdale, pa USA - Thursday, June 01, 2000 at 21:27:26 (EDT) Dear Fellows, My new address is 7213 E Quince St.Mesa, Az.85207.Please change your mailing list.I'll be at the A's -Giants series next week if you would like a report on the ceremonies honoring the A's greats let me know.Regards,Jim James E. Martin Mesa,Az., USA - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 15:26:29 (EDT) As a Philadelphia sports fan snd a baseball fan I'm glad to see that one of sports greatest franchises has not been forgotten by everyone. I'm glad I found this website. R W Charles Lititz, PA USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 18:32:43 (EDT) Found your website with the help of a great librarian. Had lots of questions about A's farm team in Portsmouth, Ohio--class "D" Portsmouth Athletics--member of Ohio-Indiana League. Really appreciate the assistance of Ernie Montella and Carl Goldberg in helping me find the history I was looking for. You fellows certainly have a great organization! Thanks, again, for all your help. Your friendly attitude is wonderful. Blaine Bierley Columbus, OH USA - Friday, May 19, 2000 at 09:54:15 (EDT) All fans of the Philadelphia Athletics will want to know that the Oakland A's areconducting an election on their Web page for an all century team. Proceed to[www.Oaklandathletics.com], and click on "history", then "all century voting". Every major Philly Athletics star appears to be listed. Also take a look at"all century overview" for news about other current season tributes to the Philadelphia A's and their exploits. David Sturrock Marshall, MN USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 17:43:46 (EDT) found your site by looking up info for book on connie mack i am writing. would like to hear any stories about late 40's athletics and mister mack. ted davis brookfield, ma USA - Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 00:51:32 (EDT) I am honored to work for and associate with the Oakland Athletics Baseball Co. I dreamed of baseball my whole life and it's a wondeful experience to meet the players and coaches, manager Howe and everyone who makes this great franchise great! I look forward to a championship and making the Athletics website the pinnacle of the baseball web sites! Go A's!I knew of this site upon it release by searching baseball in yahoo. Mil Pompa Oakland, CA USA - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 16:47:30 (EDT) Bux-Mont Office Supply Co., Inc. is a neighbor of the PAHS in downtown Hatboro. We are very happy to be of assistance to Ernie and the PAHS. They are a welcome addition to the Hatboro community. They have a great store and Museum! Stop in for a look back in time when baseball was played for the love of the game and not multi-million dollar contracts. Mark Amos/Bux-Mont Office Supply Hatboro, PA USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 13:36:48 (EDT) I received an autographed picture of bobby shantz and noted the return address was from the historical society. robert calabria cary, nc USA - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 15:03:36 (EDT) i have a ball autograhed by either the 1927 or 1928 athletics the ball is in really good condition and all signatures are legible , does anyone knew what it may be worth , if so pleae e-mail me at above address eddie abel drexel hill, pa USA - Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 18:10:23 (EDT) from linda zimmerman also your websight also iam coming to your golf event on june 2nd im also signing on as amember gorman e keehn sicklerville, nj USA - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 16:12:46 (EDT) I followed the A's from 1948 to 1956. Finally had to give up becausethe Kansas City A's were just too depressing. Now I'm just aPhila. A's fan. My favorite collection is game programs, butI have some 1952 dirt from Shibe Park that I look at everyso often. A brick too. Bob Wilson Gainesville, FL USA - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 15:25:50 (EDT) I am the grandson of Philadelphia Athletics pitcher, Leroy Mahaffey Russell Mahaffey Summerville, SC USA - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 13:43:24 (EDT) thanks for the memories Janet USA - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 19:20:43 (EDT) Your story in the Glenside news,My grandfather was the offical Photographer for the A,s in which I have many pictures of Connie Mack and also The Original negative and print of the "1929" Pennant Winners. Anymore imformation contact me by e-mail Thank You Raymond Bodziak Raymond J Bodziak North Hills, Pa. USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 21:17:18 (EDT) Have enjoyed your great site!Just read, Jordan, 'The Athletics of Philadelphia' and Kashatus, 'Connie Mack's '29 Triumph' so my interest in the A's has been heightened. Have also read Millikan's, 'Jimmie Foxx' and the Connie Mack books. So, you've done a great service by providing this site.We used to live in Berwyn. Wish I had known of your museum then. Hope to get there someday.Keep up the great work!Don McKim Dr. Donald K. McKim Germantown,, TN USA - Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 20:46:43 (EDT) This site is wonderful. It's great to see a website dedicated to one of the greatest franchises in baseball history, and it's important not to forget the Philadelphia era of A's baseball. I've been an A's fan since '84 (age 11), but I truly interested in the complete history of this franchise. Nice to see that there are people out there dedicated to keeping this history alive. James Schlesener Gridley, CA USA - Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 07:16:59 (EDT) My father, Johnny Kucab,played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1950-1952. He had the honor of pitching the final game for the great Connie Mack, and although I was only an infant at the time I have some marvelous pictures of him presenting the winning ball to Mr. Mack. I found this website accidentally while trying to see what information I could find on my dad. This is great!!! Stanna (Kucab) Richards Campbell, OH USA - Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 19:32:07 (EDT) Just stumbled across the PAHS Web page thanks to Yahoo's broadminded listing of "emeritus" ball clubs alongside those currently active.I grew up in the Bay Area and was an Athletics fan even BEFORE their arrival in Oakland. As a history-minded nine- and ten-year old, I somehow saw in the bedraggled Kansas City A's a link to the mystical greatness of the Philadelphia franchise.Naturally I was thrilled when Mr. Finley moved his organization to the Oakland Coliseum,a scant 46 miles up the Nimitz Freeway from my parents' house. (I hope there's a littleroom in this shrine to the greatness of Mr. Mack's team for us young 'uns to offer our own appreciation of the Athletics' exploits since 1954).Your Web page is great. It's exciting, and touching, to see that so many folks work sohard to honor the legacy of this great ball club. Long life and great success to the PAHS!David E. SturrockMarshall, Minnesota David E. Sturrock Marshall, MN USA - Friday, April 14, 2000 at 22:40:52 (EDT) I grew up in Philadelphia, saw my first games in 1937.Beleive me I suffered through many lean years with the Phillies and the A's. But the good memories still linger.Wally Moses, Indian Bob Johnson, Bennie McCoy, Al Brancato and many others. I sure miss the old days of baseball.I found your site while surfing for stats on the 1942 Athletics. How can I get more information about your group. Bud Sherlock Fernandina Beach, FL USA - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 22:58:57 (EDT) I think the website rocks.I found out about the website frommy grandfather who use to play on the athletics(charlie"bubba"Harris) well loved the site- bye-bye Ashley Harris Inglis, fl USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 20:45:12 (EDT) I am great granddaughter of Bris Lord. My grandfather is Paul M.Lord Sr. formely of Chester/Upland Pa. Website forwarded by granddaugher of Bris Lord, Sue Winters formerly Sue Lord. I have memorabila(sp). LaWanna lee Louisville, ky USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 22:48:28 (EDT) Just mailed in a check for membership. Saw my first game in 1946...still remember every player. Favorites were Bobo Newsom and Bob Hooper. Great site. Rodger W Cryan Trenton, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 18:26:35 (EDT) My grandmothers name is Helen Mack Thomas. My great great uncle is Connie Mack. My grandmother is ninety-eight years old and has been telling me about our family for many years. I have been trying to find out anything more about my uncle Connie.I have many hand written lettersfrom him and from Connie Jr. I am very interested in anything I can find about Connie or Connie Jr.Thank You. Brian Mack Bowers Billings, MT USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 23:51:24 (EST) Found your websitethru theElephant Trail mag. I am member #277 exp. oct 2001 ron wagner Phildelphia, Pa USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 13:37:48 (EST) Guys,spoke at Az. SABR meeting on J. Foxx'career and was interviewed by Marty Lurie KATD radio Oakland re:Foxx and Phila. A's. He said there would be a number of events this season re: A's history(Joost to throw out first ball) and there will be a game where Phila.A's uniforms will be worn. Lurie does a pre-game show and will play cuts of my interview.He may have visited the Society. Regards,Jim jim martin Mesa, Az. USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 16:22:05 (EST) Great web page.... still looking for anyone who knows Herm Osburn..... paul claxon Portsmouth, oh USA - Friday, March 24, 2000 at 20:01:50 (EST) This site is awsome!!!My great uncle is Bing Miller. Ihave been searcing for info in him and the team for twenty years. This site ROCKS!!!!!!! Patrick Smith Pueblo West , CO USA - Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 14:42:18 (EST) I was thrilled to find your website but I have to give credit to Bob Savage, who I had recently written, for recommending your website. I am currently a member of the St. Louis Browns Fan Club and I am a great fanof how the game used to be played. I also share the same hobby as one of your guestbook entries who writesto ballplayers who have shared experiences from their playing days. I have always had an interest in the A's and have done some research on them. It's a great website and I thoroughly enjoyed parusing it.Best regards, Sam Zygner Sam Zygner Chandler, AZ USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 19:51:02 (EST) My Grandfather was a devoted Pittsburgh Pirates fan and a baseball lover. He introduced the love of the game's history to me when I was a child. I read as much as I can about all teams. The Philadelphia A's have a glorious and interesting history. I found your site while searching for more baseball history. As a Pa. resident, I look forward to someday visiting the museum. Jim Gibson Hanover, Pa. USA - Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 21:15:51 (EST) I MET JACK AND ERNIE AT THE NATS FEST 2000, IN WASH., D.C.ON FEB 25TH. I PURCHASED THE FIRST WBHS T-SHIRT FROM YOU. ERNIE TOOK MY PICTURE, WHILE I WAS HOLDING THE T-SHIRT.I TRULY FELT HONORED BY HAVING MY PICTURE TAKEN, FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALLIN THE NEAR FUTURE. LAURIER 'ARCH' ARCHAMBEAULT BOWIE, MD USA - Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 09:54:14 (EST) grew up listening to the a's games on radio. started listening when i was 5 years old(1941).rooted for them faithfully, don't think i ever saw them end up higher than 4th place.can anybody tell me? can you come to the gift shoppe or is it only catalog orders? dennis dent shamokin, pa USA - Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 22:21:07 (EST) Thank you for an excellent newsletter. Keep up the good work Jim Martin Mesa, Az. USA - Friday, March 17, 2000 at 14:01:28 (EST) Seeking A's Minor League data: I'm looking for rosters, stats, team info. from the A, AA, and AAA affiliates in the 1950s.Do you know of any websites and online sources for Philadelphia A's Minor leage data? A close friend of ours is a former minor league player and we'd like to surpise him with facts, figures, trivia and stories of his time in pro ball. Email me! Thanks. Steve Thomsen Columbia, MO USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 14:51:48 (EST) With the A's struggling in Oakland and the Twins having trouble in Minnesota, let's move them both back to where they belong! (Where they should never have left in the first place) Tom Holster Chantilly, Virginia USA - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 20:34:25 (EST) Great job, learning a lot.Keep the information coming. Gary Hattal Willow Grove, Pa USA - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 17:14:42 (EST) Referred to by a friend (Jeff Whitmore) Eric G. Haist Carrollton, Tx USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 18:44:45 (EST) I FOUND YOU THROUGH MR BOB SAVAGE WHO I HAD WROTE A LETTER TO REQUESTING HIS AUTOGRAPH FOR MY MAJOR LEAGUE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION.AT PRESENT I HAVE OVER 4000 AUTOGRAPHS SOME PLAYERS DATING BACK TO 1909.I KEEP THEM IN VOLUMES OF SMALL PHOTO ALBUMS ALPHABETICALLY.I ALSO HAVE PLENTY OF AUTOGRAPH PHOTOS,BASEBALL CARDS,AND PERSONAL LETTERS.I INTEND TO WRITE ABOOK IN THE FUTURE TELLING ABOUT BALLPLAYERS WHO DIDNOT GET THE LIMELIGHT BUT WHOS STORY DESERVES TO BE HEARD.IVE GOT LOADS OF STORIES.I ALSO BY LIVING IN PORT ST LUCIE GET TO MEET LOTS OF THE NEW YORK METS DURING SPRING TRAINING AND THENATIONAL AND AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAMS WHO PLAY HERE DURING THE SPRING TRAING MONTHS PLUS ALL THE METS MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS INCLUDING COACHES,MANAGERS AND EVEN SCOUTS.I COLLECT ALL THEIR AUTOGRAPHS TOO AND ONCE THEY MAKE MAJOR LEAGUES ITS PLACED IN THROUGH OUT MY MAJOR LEAGUE ALBUMS.DURING SUMMER FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE IS UPON US AND I COLLECT THOSE AUTOGRAPHS AND ONCE THESE PLAYERS MAKE MAJOR LEAGUES ITS PUT IN MY ALBUMS TOO.I WRITE TO EVERY LIVING MAJOR LEAGUER FROM EARLY 1900S TO 1979 AND LIKE I SAID BEFORE MY RESPONSES BACK ARE GREAT.I HOPE TO ONE DAY JOIN UP.GOD BLESS YOU AND COME VISIT THOMAS J WHITE STADIUM TO SEE FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE BASEBALL IN SUNNY PORT ST LUCIE .YOU ALWAYS CATCH ME ON THE VISITORS SIDE DUGOUT GETTING THEM AUTOGRAPHS.GOD BLESS YOU AND LONG LIVE BASEBALLFROM STUART I. WEINMAN. stuart ivan weinman port st lucie, fl USA - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 17:19:09 (EST) "Get your daily news score card line up." That is what I used to yell outside Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium while selling the Philadelphia Daily News. It seems like only yesterday when in the early 1950's, I would see Bo Bo Newsome walkng south on 21st street at the ball park, and myself and others would ask him to take us into the stadium. Only the ones who lived in the area of the ball park know the joy of the summer when the word 'play ball" was heard. Toward the end of their stay in Philadelphia the A's did not draw many fans. However, I lived on a small street (Seltzer), and when the Yankees came to town the stadium was packed, and the roar of the crowd could be heard as far away as my street which was five blocks away, especially when Bobby Shantz was pitching. Also, I could always tell when a game was completed by looking east, and seeing the lights from the top of the stadium go dim. I have been an A's fan for many moons, and I still follow them by reading the Daily News. Some things just never change. I passed this site onto many more people to enjoy. Joe Feeney Phila., Pa USA - Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 16:42:36 (EST) Nice site..heard about it listening to an A's game on a Bay Area Station Pat Conner Roseville, CA USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 17:25:22 (EST) Can't wait to show my mom this sight. She was a "dugout brat" in the late '40's.I have a baseball signed by the whole team but she can't remember what year. Must be from '50 or before because Connie Mack signed it. Can anyone tell me where to find the team rosters from 1945 to 1950?Hope to take my mom to your museum. Chris dallas, pa USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 15:43:25 (EST) SURFING INFO ABOUT PHILLY SPORTS HARRY WILLIAMS JR FT LEWIS, WA USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 14:21:45 (EST) I am intrested if anyone can help me with some info for a baseball card. "Gum. Inc" card of John "johnny" Charles Babich. Pitcher for the Phila. Athletics. Born May 14 1913. The card is a drawing, not a picture. Drafted the year before for a investment of $7500. won 14 and lost 13. With a earned run average of 3.73. THANKS John John Felgenhauer East Greenville, Pa. USA - Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 23:24:12 (EST) Great site! I will definately visit again soon. TTYL. ~Robert Robert Salinas, CA USA - Monday, February 28, 2000 at 16:09:49 (EST) my father ed (fibber) mcghee played for the athletics in the early 1950s. if anyone has memorabilia, pictures or stories please contact me at aarmemphis@hotmail.com. thanks and i enjoyed your website. ben mcghee memphis, tn USA - Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 09:51:31 (EST) I've been a Philadelphia Athletics fan for a lot of years now. I'm also a big Jimmie Foxx fan. Does anyone know where I might get a good biography (book) on him? I haven't had too much luck. Found your website by punching up the name. Mark Borck Elk Grove, IL USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 22:59:54 (EST) I got the website from my grandfather,John Addison,VP player! Brittany Addison Lakeland, FL USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 19:51:38 (EST) I found your site to be useful for my agenda. DAVE REINERT ELGIN, IL USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 11:30:13 (EST) What a great WWII tribute you have, long overdue.Great job boys. Hey Ernie maybe we can have a movie made out of that book I sent. Do you have any connections in Hollywood? ha... Mike Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 18:47:53 (EST) THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! CARLTON D. HODGES LAKELAND, FL USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 12:22:46 (EST) CORRECTION OF SCREEN NAME FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGE REUBEN FEBUS NY, NY USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 08:54:08 (EST) GREAT WEBSITE! WHY DID THE A's MOVE FROM PHILLY? WHO WAS THE OWNER? reuben febus new york, ny USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 08:52:03 (EST) Your web site is Fantastic! My husband is a member of the A's Society and grew up with the A's as a child and yes had his heart broken at a very young age. I cant wait to show him this, he hates to use the computer BUT I think when he sees this he just might change his mind! Great job. Continue the great work you do. And most of all thanks. Terri Weiss Elkins Park, PA USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 01:14:39 (EST) my web page J.C. HERMAN New Hampton , Ia. USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 00:23:17 (EST) Great site! I was born and raise in shadows of Shibe Park. My Dad worked for the A's from 1915 until they moved in 1954 and then stayed and worked for the Phillies until the late 60's. His name was John Higgins. My uncle Jimmy Higgins was in charge of the umpire's room from around 1947 until he died in the early 90's. If anybody remembers them please write. I have many fond memories of the A's & Shibe Park. Thanks again. Jim Higgins Philadelphia, Pa USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 18:57:18 (EST) max, great web site i love the history of it all i will frequently be visiting hope to see you soon at another show joe hickman darby, pa USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 17:33:05 (EST) My grandfather was a member of the Athletics organization for 10 years(Dick Fowler). I think what you are doing is great. Keep up the good work!! Veronica Fowler Gamper Wattens/Austria, na Austria - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 17:33:10 (EST) Bring the A's back to Philadelphia ! Gregory Twery Altamonte Springs, FL USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 14:44:55 (EST) Enjoyed reading about the A's especially Bob Savage,a close friend.He is also not a bad golfer. Ed Perreault Lancaster, NH USA - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 15:50:58 (EST) Steve Pfeiffer told me about your website. Grew up in Narberth, PA. Was a neighbor of Eddie Joost when he played SS for the A's. Played in the minors in Baltimore organization (PCL-AAA), but never good enough to make the majors. Moved to the Seattle area in 1968. As a kid, was both a Phillies' and A's fan. Dick Fitzgerald Bellevue, WA USA - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 14:00:17 (EST) To assist our organization, i am sending in my yearly dues along with an additional fee to "sponsor" a former player or individual whose membership is free. If other members will do the same, I am sure this would help with the overall cost. Please E-mail me to let me know what you think of my idea to tracipatm@earthlink.net thanks patrick k. mulvenna cherry hill, nj USA - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 00:25:14 (EST) great job keep up the great work:) TCR USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 07:48:33 (EST) Thanks for refering me to this site. Love the old photos. Would love to see any pictures of old Shibe Park. Even ones after part of it burned. Places like that and the Polo Grounds hold a mystic for fans who did not get to see them.They had atmosphere. Thanks for providing a much needed look at teams who many have forgotten. Randy Jones Welch, WV USA - Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 09:23:44 (EST) Dear A's Society: Although I am a lifelong Red Sox (and brief Boston Braves) fan, I have been following your Society through SPORTS COLLECTORS DIGEST and Rich Marazzi's articles since your inception. What a simply great and unselfish organization you seem to have!! Your site is a fantastic tribute to your love for the Philadelphia A's and the game of baseball -- and I want to become a part of the great things you are doing...My check is on the way!! By the way, your President, David Jordan, should be complimented for his leadership in guiding your organization to becoming so successful. I wish we had someone like him here in Boston to manage our Braves organization. I understand from calling your Museum that your Society is holding a special function with the Chester County Historical Society in April, in West Chester...When will more details be available about that event, and your Celebrity Golf outing in June. Can anyone attend either event?? Keep up the great work!!! Barry Newman Barrington, RI USA - Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 09:34:10 (EST) looked at the web site and its really great. we have a lot to be proud of. a lot of work went into it.i have already fowarded the brissie pages to lou. i'm sure he'll like them! carl goldberg yardley, pa USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 10:39:19 (EST) I am looking for info about my Uncle...possibly played for the A's for a short time in the late 30's, early 40's. His name was Franklin Edginton...played first base and came up from the Eastern Shore League. He fought and died for our country in WW2...my Dad says he would have been a great ballplayer, had the war not taken him first. If anyone has team roster lists...or ANY info, I would be grateful...the site is TERRIFIC !! Denise (Edginton) Wood Reisterstown, MD USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 21:51:31 (EST) Job well done. I love the tribute to the A's. Tom USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 10:44:00 (EST) Carl and Ernie,Everything looks first class as usual. Congratulations on a great job.Lou Lou Brissie N. Augusta, sc USA - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 19:39:56 (EST) Hi! Thanks for this lovely website. My father is Lou Brissie, war hero and former pitcher of the Athletics. Thank you for writing a piece about him. People need to hear his amazing story - truly an inspiration to all. Jennifer Brissie Athens, GA USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 22:20:09 (EST) I'll be visiting Irene in Toronto this Week and picking up a book for Bob Savage. Imagine correspondence with Phil Marchildons Teamates after all these years.Your web site is a gift to us all Ernie,Max and everyone connected. I thank you and Phils family thanks you.Your new friend............. MJB Mike Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 00:23:17 (EST) Hope you can use the many pictures I sent to you.Have you received the Books from Phil Marchildons Wife IRENE? I Hope to see some pictures up on the web and a hello to Ernie MontellaMike and Winkey Michael Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 14:32:55 (EST) Great website, thanks for the effort. I am Frankie (blimp) Hayes niece and have a son who is a high school catcher. Always trying to find more info and memorable items from his career. please email me if anyone can help. Teri (Hayes) Jones Richmond, Va USA - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 12:38:32 (EST) This is an outstanding tribute to the memories of all A's fans; thank you Ernie Montella and all of your volunteers. The web site is excellent. Bob Tangi Springfield, PA USA - Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 11:21:55 (EST) Was told of website by Mr.Montella as result of inquiry regarding information and possible membership. Jack Koch Easton, PA USA - Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 13:58:48 (EST) The Philadelphia Athletics, players and fans, are a treasure. Thanks for bringing them together once more. Your efforts are appreciated. Pat Doyle Shawnee Mission, KS USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 20:47:07 (EST) Glad to see such a wonderful effort in preserving the heritage of a storied franchise. Larry T Michie Roanoke, VA USA - Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 16:10:57 (EST) Great tribute to the Athletics John USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 16:33:12 (EST) Looking for anybody that played with me at Corning, N.Y. in 1951 or Fayettville N.C. in 1952 Herm Osburn Portsmouth, oh USA - Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 09:04:02 (EST) tell my dad i said hi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jim montella warminster, pa USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 17:42:45 (EST) Bob Savage told us all about it. P.S. Maurice is his brother. Maurice J. Savage Manchester, NH USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 17:42:38 (EST) Great Site....loved the last one too. I'm a member and will be a frequent visitor. Will be doing A's history on parts of my web page. Can't wait to see your store and museum. Joe O'Brien Phila, PA USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 09:24:35 (EST) I saw it your store window. John G Abington, PA USA - Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 15:39:37 (EST) Great tribute to the Philadelphia Athletics, thanks. Karen Willow Grove, PA USA - Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 15:24:40 (EST) I pitched for the Maysville Athletics in 1948 Corning N.Y. Athletics in 1951 Fayettville, N.C. Athletics in 1952 Herman Osburn Wheelersburg, oh USA - Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 12:45:24 (EST) The reunion, as usual, was great. Don't forget it was announced at the breakfast that the A's Society is making a solid effort to have Rube Oldring inducted onto the Wall of Fame at Veterans Stadium. He was part of the A's first dynasty (1906-1918) and was very loyal to Mr. Mack throughout his career. Dave HItchner Bridgeton, NJ USA - Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 19:25:05 (EST) can't wait for the golf tournament in june kenneth strachan s burlington, vt USA - Friday, December 17, 1999 at 12:53:04 (EST) Ernie,What a great job your doing for the A's Society Store. Brings back a lot of fond memories. The greatest team of the Century"The 1929 Athletics" BOB BURNS Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 22:18:37 (EST) Son Tom just let me in on the website. Great Job. Tom took me to the last breakfast - a 60th birthday present - to see Gus Zernial. Got a picture with him. I urge all old A's fans to join and belong. Let me know if you need help at the next golf outing. God Bless Gus Zernial. Ernie Pelikan Washington Crossing, PA USA - Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 15:15:25 (EST) The website looks great! Benjamin Shibe Macfarland III West Palm Beach, FL USA - Thursday, December 09, 1999 at 16:53:31 (EST) I am honored to be part of the extended Phila. A's family, and have enjoyed spending time with local legend Bob Savage. Go Red Sox jeff Laverdiere Glen, nh USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 23:31:40 (EST) Ernie: Thanks a million for all you do to keep the history of the Philadelphia A's alive. My father is a devoted A's fan as well as a Gus Zernial fan. He has two daughters who know much about fashion and ZERO about baseball history!! Thanks for providing my sister and I with a means (museum, gift shop, and web page)to learn more about the A's. It is nice to hear dad talk about his boyhood interests. We would have never had this opportunity to learn about the A's if it weren't for this page! Gus actually called my house and said hi to my dad. I can't even tell you my father's face when he found out who wason the phone!!!! Now I can't wait to see the look on his face Christmas morning when he finds what we've purchased from your gift shop! What else can I say? THANKS A MILLION!!!!! Linda Zimmerman Pa USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 07:51:52 (EST) Excellent idea very informative and good to see Baseball History kept alive for those of us who did not get a chance to see what a local team " with a WINNING LEGACY was made of Thank you for the incite!! Kevin Lowden Burlington, NJ USA - Saturday, December 04, 1999 at 23:45:45 (EST) A's fans, looking for Joe "Unser Choe" Hauser items. Dwight Schultz Cascade, WI USA - Wednesday, December 01, 1999 at 22:00:12 (EST) Hi Guys,The web site looks first rate... Keep up the great work!Bill Bozman Bill Bozman USA - Monday, November 29, 1999 at 23:30:03 (EST) enjoyed the site everything looks great john addison vp player relations lakeland , fl USA - Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 14:23:21 (EST) The site looks great. I have some suggestions that may be of interest. Email me for input. Dan Limmer Forest Hills, NY USA - Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 12:31:25 (EST) I think you guys have and are doing onehellavu job--I recommend we double yoursalaries. Talk to you again. Bob Savage Randolph, NH USA - Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 23:49:46 (EST) NICE JOB AND THANKS ! FOR THE "NEW SITE". LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SPRING 2000 REUNION ! Tom Saboy SPRING LAKE, NJ USA - Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 09:13:56 (EST) Great site, thanks for the effort. Wife Betty has been an A's fan for many years!! Neil Montella Chester, PA USA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 10:52:29 (EST) The site looks great .Will have to tell my father-in-law.He' is an A's fan from way back. Jill Zayon Warrington, Pa USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 21:48:33 (EST) I live in Hatboro and have had the chance to visit the Museum and it is worth the trip to see in person for any A's fan! Bill Hatboro, PA USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 09:58:20 (EST) Very nice site! Phil Quakertown, USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 09:50:29 (EST)
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