Mickey Vernon Statue Day

Saturday September 20th was a special day for long time favorite Mickey Vernon as his home town of Marcus Hook PA honored their favorite son by unveiling a life size statue of Vernon on the same ball-field where he played his sandlot ball. The statue was unveiled at 2:30 p.m. at the Marcus Hook Memorial Field on Market Street. Everyone was welcome to attend this festive occassion. According to the Mickey Vernon Committee chairman Ed Gebhart "This tribute is long long overdue to one of the classiest men to ever play professional ball. Our committee of 13 all long time Vernon fans are thrilled to be a part of this."

A luncheon at the Sprinfield Club in Wallinford, PA preceded the unveiling. Vernon has been a strong supporter of the A's Society and attends the annual October Breakfast Reunion on a regular basis. The A's Society participated in the event.

Dedicated Saturday September 20,2003 and located at the renamed "MICKEY VERNON PARK".The park is located at 7th & Market Sts, 1 block from Vernon's former home on 8th. Vernon played his sandlot ball on that same field and attended the school to the left of the statue Marcus Hook Juniro High School.

 

Front view of the Vernon Statue from Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA	The Boro of Mrcus Hook renamed the town's field after its favorite son: 'MICKEY VERNON PARK"
13 member Vernon Committee plaque as it appears on the statue.	The Vernon statue as it appears looking towards the homes across Market Street at the intersection of 7th Street.
Close up view of the Vernon statue after the unvieling	The pre unveiling site while the citizens of the "Hook" wait for the festivities to begin September 20,2003   The Vernon statue with Mickey's hometown Marcus Hook High School in the background. Mickey's boyhood home was right around the corner.

A Display Of Mickey Vernon Collectibles

Mickey Vernon Tribute #27 Minature replica (approximately 8x8) of an original laminated plaque containing collectible items that depicted Mickey Vernon's career. Price: $22.00
2nd Mickey Vernon Topper #40 Minature replica (approximately 8x8) of an original laminated plaque containing collectible items that depicted Mickey Vernon's career. Price: $22.00

Artwork by Ronnie Joyner,click here for more artwork by Mr. Joyner     In 2000 Mickey Vernon was honored by PA Sports Hall of Fame, click here for coverage from this past event.

Actual cover of the September 18, 1946 Sporting News Cover shows Mickey Vernon and Ted Williams as they were embattled in the race for the American League batting title. Vernon beat out a select group of American League stars as he topped the league with a .353 average followed by Ted Williams at .342, Johnny Pesky at .335 George Kell at .322 and Dom DiMaggio at .316 (Dom topped his brother Joe that year as Joe hit a respectable .290).  Vernon won his second title in 1953 as he topped Al Rosen by one percentage point .337 vs .336.  In 1953, Al Rosen led the league in Homeruns and RBI's.  The loss of the batting title cost Rosen the Triple crown that year.

American League All-Stars: Al Rosen, Mickey Vernon, Mickey Mantle circa 1954