SPOOK JACOBS RECOVERING

by Max Silberman

Members of the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Societyhave come to love many of the former players whose support and attendance at our numerous functions have been so crucial to our success. Among the most popular is Forrest "Spook" Jacobs the erstwhile second baseman for the A's in Philadelphia and Kansas City as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates.

On Thursday, May 12, Spook underwent serious surgery in the stomach area and is currently recuperating in the hospital. The Society is in touch with his family and many members have sent cards and remembered Spook in their prayers.

Spook Jacobs was the first former player to join the Society and has never refused any request for his presence at our events. He is very fan friendly and signed autographs at Veteran's Stadium one summer for two hours free of charge!

Please feel free to send cards in care of the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society, 6 North York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 and just mark Forrest Jacobs on the outside and all well wishes will be sent to Spook He will be recovering at his Delaware home when he is ready to leave the hospital and on his behalf, the Society thanks everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers for his complete and speedy recovery.