Thank you for visiting the official, and only
web-site of the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society/ Our
goal is to perpetuate the memory of the Most Successful Professional
Sports Franchise in the history of Philadelphia, Connie Mack's
Philadelphia Athletics 1901-1954. With your assistance we can
continue to maintain our goal. Thank you.
 Max
Silberman is the vice president of research and the A's Society
historian. Max devotes an enormous amount of time answering all
of your questions concerning the history of Connie Mack's Philadelphia
Athletics. Max also contributes a section on this site titled
"Collectors
Place" that will provide you with interesting
articles, stories and anecdotes about baseball and the sports
memorabilia hobby as well. For more than 30 years Max has shared
his knowledge of the sport and the people who made it famous through
his writings and special appearances. The Philadelphia A's Society
is most fortunate and proud to be able to have the services of
Max Silberman. Click
here for his column and "ASK MAX" section on our web-site
for your personal enjoyment.
Ernie Montella, co-founder and general manager, PAHS
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Below are messages from past visitors.
This site is terrific and I always loved the A's, and was
so sorry to see them move. Their 1948 thru 1951 infielder"GENE
HANDLY" was our next door neighbor and the Phillies "Del
Ennis" lived nearby and came to our home for dinner on occasion.
We were a baseball family with my Dad who was also names Bob Flowers
as the coach of the sandlot teams names "OXFORD" and the
"NORTHEAST ARROWS". They won the championship every year
for ten years my Dad coached. They played in the "Sandlot Sports
Assoc" of Philly plus other leagues and often won the regional
playoffs and represented Philly in Williamsburg. I was older and
played for the sandlot league, too. It was fun and I lived in a
baseball family. We often went to see the A's play wehn they were
in Philly. We lived in Burholem then, a great place to grow up.
Bob Flowers
Orlando, FL 32836
Monday, May 12, 2008 4:54 PM
I became an Oakland A's fan in 1980. I was 11 years old and
my grandfather was taking me on a cross country trip from Brooklyn
to my uncle's house in Sacramento. The Yankees were in Oakland to
play the A's and we had a flat tire about 30 miles from the OaklandColiseum.
Grandpa was having trouble with it and this nice guy stopped and changed
our tire for us. Grandpa was a huge Yankee's fan and was talking about
the Yankee's with the man. I remember that they both agreed that Billy
Martin was a great manager and that Ron Guidry who was pitching that
day for the Yanks was one of the best in the game. When we got to
the game our seats were near the A's bullpen. I went down to the railing
and watched the starting pitcher for the A's warm up, and it was Brian
Kingman, the same guy that had changed out tire for us just a couple
of hours earlier!
He saw me,gave me the ball he warmed up with and autographed it. I
remember he said 'I hope your Grandpa doesn't get too made if we win".
Kingman went on to beat Guidry and the A's 3-2!
Jack Chesbro
Pumpkin Center, CA 93313
Sunday, March 23, 2008 4:32 PM
I was born the year the A's moved from Philadelphia to Kansas
City. They were the team I grew up with. I knew even as a kid they
had a great heritage in Philadelphia ( in Kansas City, well not much
to say, except I did get to see some future hall of famers in thier
early days. Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and a few others ). Anyhow,
thank you for keeping the memory of a legendary franchise alive !!!
Rich Ubert
Roeland Park, KS66205
Thursday, March 06, 2008 7:53 PM
I want to say that I really enjoy Ron Joyner's renderings
of sports figures. He's a very talented guy. I noticed his drawings
in a sports card publication and was immediately a fan. Please tell
him to keep drawing them. I'd like to see some others like Pete Rose,
Don Zimmer, Don Rudolph, Pete Richert, Al Bumbry, Boog Powell, Pete
Runnels, etc.
Fritz Souder
Rockvlle, MD 20852
Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:10 PM
That book by Norman Macht about Connie Mack is a national
treasure. I am so glad my son gave it to me for Christmas. What
a great read.
Jim Vankoski
Aston, PA 19014
Saturday, February 02, 2008 7:48 AM
Please accept my thanks and congratulations for all your hard
work in developing and maintaining this wonderful website. I became
a fan of basebal of the 40's and 50's thanks to the many excellent
books covering that era. As I read of the players of that time and
bring them back to life (well virtual life) on my computer it has
been wonderful to have a resource such as yours to learn more about
the many players who were well known in their time but who did not
enjoy the fame neccessary to survive in popular culture. Keep up the
good work and thanks once again.
Scott Smalley
Riverview, NB
Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:26 AM
I found two original Phil Marchildon baseball cards, very
nice shape. 1949
Mike Booth
Ottawa, ON
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:01 PM
I have learned alot from this site about baseball when
it was a game.
Thanks!
Anthony Lettorale
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Monday, November 26, 2007 11:13 AM
Just wanted to let you know what a tremendous amount of
pleasure I'm getting from the book Bill Werber and the Philadelphia
Athletics Historical Society, and the Delaware National Guard Retired
Officer's Association. I'm looking forward to sending a letter and
picture to Mr. Werber (with book in hand) today or tomorrow. Just
wanted to say thanks.
Best,
LTC Ed Ledford
Ed Ledford
Bagram, Afghanistan
Saturday, September 15, 2007 8:20 AM
Your reunions are great! When is your next one being held?
Glenn Lakin
Nottingham, PA 19362
Monday, September 10, 2007 7:52 PM
I attended my first A's game in 1948;a spring Saturday
against the Boston Red Sox. I am retired and looking for A's fans
that might want to set up a free Fantasy Baseball league next year
(thru ESPN). Are there any leagues existing this year?
Charles Johnson
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Friday, September 07, 2007 6:39 PM
I was at the Museum this past Saturday, and had a wonderful
time. Mike was very kind to show us around, and he was very informative.
I look forward to visiting you again very soon.
Take care, all the best,
Craig Shenkman
White Plains, NY 10603
Sol Carter is no longer alive. He died December 23, 2007.
I was at his grave on Thursday in Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock
AR (same cemetery as Bill Dickey and 6 other former players). There
is no yet a marker other than the large family marker. The cemetery
folks said one is planned. If you are interested, I will send you
an electronic copy of the marker once I have it. Do you have a photo
of Mr. Carter? I try to get photos of all the players whose graves
I visit but some are difficult to find.
Fred Worth
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:32 PM
Thinking of you dad. (Vince Gohl) I love and miss you.
Maureen Gohl-Enoch
Delran, NJ 08075
Friday, May 18, 2007 2:46 PM
GREAT WEBSITE ! I found this while looking for information
about my great uncle, Roy Grover, who played 2nd base for the Athletics
in 1916-1917, 1919. I'm sure that he was very proud to play for
Mack and this great franchise.
Sue Huck
Kenmore, WA 98028
Lou Limmer passed away in early 2007. The Colonial News
Transcript has an article this week on him and a reference to an
earlier article as well. He was a mentor to students at Pine Brook
School in Manalapan. Part of his story is that the first at bat
against the Yankees- Yogi Berra kept throwing some dirt on Lou's
back foot to intimidate the rookie. The very next pitch, Lou hit
a home run. I don't know if you can verify the story but it is certainly
a legend for quite a great fellow.
John Jennings
Freehold, NJ07728
I have oldest photo of John Donnelly who played baseball
for Philadelphia Athletics in 1874. He was my Great Great Grandfather
Donnelly. He married to Marge Bain and also had 21 children;15 boys
and 6 girls. His distance relatives were famous from the signer
of US Constitution, drummer person from "Spirit of 1776"
and flue person from "Spirit of 1776." And also his grandson
was famous; the actor name was W.C. Fields. His ancentory family
came to Philadelphia in 1704. Now, I am ten generations of Philadelphia.
And Also Marge's father was senator of New York. Today, of my 3rd
cousin, Joe Quarles was the screenplay for tv show, "Baywatch."
Daniel Cunningham
Philadelphia, PA 19137
Sunday, April 22, 2007 8:56 PM
I am a first cousin (twice removed) of Ira F. Thomas who
played for the Athletics 1909 - 1915, and I have quite a bit of
info about him, but not much info on his family outside of his Dad
and Mom's names. I am trying to capture as much info on him as I
can find & would like to know if anyone has any info. I don't
think he had any children, so ... BUT, he and Abner Doubleday (and
me too) were all born in the same town in NY. Thanks for any help,
I can't wait to come & visit your museum, I found your site
a year or two ago, and am very impressed with it! THANKS!
Cathy King Eddy
New Britain, CT 06051
Saturday, April 21, 2007 10:45 PM
Trying to complete a genealogy project: If anyone knows
of an early (about 1900) Philidelphia Athletics team member who
may have fathered a child named James Edward in the year 1901 by
a young lady named Anna Stacia or "Annie", please contact
me as he is my great grandfather. There is a possibility that his
last name began with the letter "S" & that he enjoyed
a drink or two. His parents had a home in Philadeplhia that was
staffed with hired help. My thanks to any one who can assist.
William Bayse
Sarasota, FL 34233
wsbjr @ netzero.com
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 3:19 AM
Bing Miller was my great uncle (my grandfather was Eugene,
Bing's brother) and I was named after Bing's father. Bing's youngest
sister, Ida, just died last month at age 99. Several family members
have boxes of Bing history collected over the last 70 years or so
- some amazing stuff! Norman Miller
Quasqueton, Iowa
Friday, March 23, 2007 11:23 AM
USAF guy stationed at nearby McGuire. Site enjoyed and
came across 21st Street in May 1988 and that empty lot began fond
appreciation to stadiums of yesteryear. Too bad that most were in
terrible neighborhoods and sad to see chilling news on television
nightly. Anyhow, hope to visit one day and keep up the fine work.
Edward Blunnie
Brooklyn, NY11209
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:47 PM
My Mother lived in Philadelphia all of her life,and just
died on January 31, 2007. In starting to go through her things,
I found a framed License for Sunday baseball or football game. It
was issued by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police,
Philadelphia. The license was for the first Sunday game in Philadelphia.
It was the Phillies vs. Athletics held at Broad and Huntingdon Sts.
on April 15, 1934. Liscense # 116. I thought you might find it interesting,
as did I.
Debby Brennan
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:15 AM
I am a namesake of Howard Ehmke, who may be a distant
relative of my family. I found this A's Society website very helpful
in providing information about Howard Ehmke, the Philadelphia A's
surprise pitcher and winner of the first game of the 1929 World
Series.
My late father, Aaron Ehmke, told me he listened to the radio broadcast
of that 1929 Series game when Howard Ehmke struck out 13 Chicago
Cubs batters, including Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson in the same
inning. My Dad remembers the radio announcer shouting, "He
struck him out! He struck him out!"
It was of course Connie Mack who made the decision to
start Howard Ehmke in that Series game, and that decision has become
legendary, a true sports "miracle."
I now plan to visit the A's Society Museum in person to get a more
close-up impression of the Philadelphia Athletics of years gone
by, and particularly the celebrated 1929 team, of which Howard Ehmke
was an important part.
Jeffrey Ehmke
Fresno, CA 93705
Monday, March 12, 2007 12:50 PM
I have always loved baseball, and now that my son who is
10, loves baseball, we were talking about the Oakland Athletics
and I wanted to fill him in on some of the history. Great site.
Harry Merced
Dearborn, MI USA
Friday, October 20, 2006 6:56 PM
Interesting to find out about the museum. I hope to visit
it soon. I grew up at Shibe Park following Bob Johnson, Frankie
Hayes, Dick Siebert, Wally Moses and the rest. I have a Baseball
bat pen and pencil set in the box. It is engraved "Atlantic
White Flash" and the signature of my favorite player, Bob Johnson.
Also, somewhere in my library a box seat stub for $3.50. I also
remember the days at Baker Bowl.
Bill Saylor
Millersville, PA USA
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:05 PM
I found the web site looking for baseball cards and memorabilia
of my dad, which is Jim "Catfish" Hunter. I notice that
a woman named Marie Bean from Lafayette Hill, PA said that her husbands
grandfather was Jim Hunter. I don't think my dad is the same Jim
Hunter, but here is the years he played. He play from 1965 to 1979
when he retired. He played with the Kansas City A's,Oakland A's,and
ended his career with the New York Yankees.
Paul Hunter
Hertford, NC USA
Friday, February 10, 2006 10:49 AM
I found this site just surfing around on google. What a
great site dedicated to such a baseball icon as Connie Mack. Thanks
for sharing the site with everyone.
Clay Diamond
Bowling Green, KY USA
Found site when looking for Mickey Vernon information.
Mark Sciocchetti
Portsmouth, OH USA
Monday, January 09, 2006 10:04 PM
Looking for Elmer Valo info I came across the site and
stayed for 2 hrs. Thanks for the history and memories.
Danny McGinley, Jr
Jim Thorpe, PA USA
Monday, December 19, 2005 8:21 PM
Hello Society, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for absolutely
fantastic reunion weekend. It will be tough to top that one. Ernie,
thanks again for everything.
James Conlin
Angels Camp, CA USA
Thursday, December 15, 2005 1:56 PM
I was doing a search for flyers/eagles tickets and your
site came up as a result of the search. My parents were both born
and raised in Philadelphi and I have still have family in Philadelphia.
I remember my Dad talking about going to Shibe park and Connie Mack
stadium as he grew up and him listening to the Phillies on a summer
night sitting on the front porch. My son is now an avid Philadelphia
sports fan carrying the tradition forward.
Karen Dombroski
Washingtonville, PA USA
Friday, December 16, 2005 8:51 AM
Was searching the web looking for sport memorabilia when
I came accross your web site opened it up. Will have to stop by
the next time I take in a Phillies game.
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Amherst, NY USA
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:07 AM
My Grandfather, or my "Poppy", was Vince
Gohl Sr, or "Lefty", I wanted to thank everyone that was
involved in writing the wonderful tribute to him on the website.
It did him great justice, and really opened my eyes to all of his
accomplishments in his baseball career. I\'ll miss his stories and
watching ball games with him, but knowing that I am able to visit
the society in which he was so honored to be a part of is great.
I also wanted to thank Ernie Montella for helping to memorialize
him so greatly, it means a lot to me and my family.
Jessica Gohl
Philadelphia, PA USA
Monday, December 12, 2005 11:14 PM
I grew up in Philadelphia rooting for the A's because
my father, who came from Italy when he was nine and became a tailor
in Philadelphia, was a fan of the A's and Connie Mack. We used to
go to three or four games a year at Shibe Park at 21st and Lehigh
and sit in the left field bleachers (wooden benches with no back rests
but full of knowledgeable fans) for 75 cents. The A's bullpen was
along the left field line and I used to enjoy watching the pitchers
warm up since I was also a pitcher. My father's brother, Nicola, who
also came from Italy was a tailor in Philadelphia too. However, he
was a Yankee fan, so we had some "fun" times at Yankee-A's
games. We also used to listen to A's games on the radio (By Saam and
Claude Herring were the broadcasters). It was a sad day for my father
and me when the A's left in 1954 (I was 17 then). My uncle Nicola
was not too happy either since this meant that the entire American
League , including the Yankees, the were gone from Philadelphia too.
However, attendance was really low at games and the A's had no choice.
In fact, I was on Southern High's Championship baseball team that
won the championship game against North Catholic in Connie Mack (Shibe
Park) stadium in 1954 and I believe that we drew more fans that one
night than the A's drew all week! Also, a local supermarket tried
to give away tickets to A's games to anyone who spent at least $10.00
on groceries in their stores but people did not use them! I plan on
visiting the society's museum soon and will also renew my memerbship.
Thanks for keeping the memories alive (Shantz (my favorite Mighty
Mite- little guy with a big heart and a wicked curve ball), Ferris
Fain, Suder, Joost, Majeski, Chapman, Valo (I think that the reason
they have padding on walls now is that Elmer Valo would run in to
them going after fly balls), Zernial (Ozark Ike)Vic Power, Nellie
Fox (Little bit takes a big bite -of tobacco)Lou Bissie (military
vet with shrapnel in his leg) Joe Coleman, Alex Kellner, and Buddy
Ros! Anthony Fasolo
Leesburg, VA USA
Thursday, December 01, 2005 9:27 PM
I'm a 73-yr.-old senior citizin, a White Sox fan, who attended
many Sox home games against the Phila. A's when Connie Mack was
manager. I vividly remember Mr. Mack positioning his outfielders
with his scorecard.
Nathan Bernstein
Chicago, IL USA
Friday, November 11, 2005 12:48 AM
My great uncle was Ira F. Thomas, the captain of the A's
during the years 1906 thru 1917. He played in four or five world
series as the catcher. I remember him well. He lives with us until
I was age 13. Jack Coombs use to come down every summer for a visit.
My dad, James Moore Sr. was with him at many games and was batboy
for the 1929 World Series. So many memories too many to mention.
Your site is wonderful. Thanks.
Jim Moore
Doylestown, PA USA
Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:43 PM
My dad is a big Philadelphia Athletics fan and wanted me
to check into the 1929 and 1930 teams for a player named Doc Crammer
- pop says he was very good but overlooked.
Bob Schaeffer
Little Egg Harbor, NJ USA
Wednesday, November 02, 2005 5:21 AM
I really enjoy your website. It great. Some day I would
like to attend one of the reunion's. The very first MLB game was
8/16/59. The KC A's beat the White Sox 7 to 2. Ned Garver went 9
innings for the win. That was the first big league game I ever saw
in color!
Bill Masters
Tulsa, OK USA Friday, October 28, 2005 12:40 AM
I am searching for my Grandfather, William (Bill) Mac McGhee,
who played for the Athletics 1944-45 at age 39. I never knew him,
neither did my own dad, and am looking for a team photo from those
years.
Laurie McGhee Bowers
Lewisville, TX USA
Monday, October 03, 2005 9:52 PM
I am a senior citizen who grew an A's fan saw my first
game in the early 40's, saw the A's play the Red Sox. I now root
for the Phillies. One of my favorite players was Indian Bob Johnson.
One of the things I remember is seeing cathcer Greek George turn
around at the end of a game and punch out the umpire, that was the
last we heard from him.
Laverne Kriebel
Media, PA USA
Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:27 PM
Shantz, Powers, Zernial, Jacobs!!! I remember 'flipping'
their Baseball Cards (onsy's, learners, closies) against a wall
in Upper Darby. I loved and love the A's. Now I know why there is
a White Elephant on my Philly A's Banner. Thank you for your efforts
to maintain their memory.
Bill Carey
Saratoga Springs, NY USA
Tuesday, August 09, 2005 10:36 AM
I am a die-hard Oakland A's fan, and have been since they
move here when I was about 6. Their history in in Philadelphia facisnates
me, and in some ways, mirrors the present in that they are always
battling teams with more money to spend. I don't want them to ever
leave, but if they moved back to Philly, they would still be my
team (and still kicking the Giant's ass!).
Mark Landwehr
San Jose, CA USA
Sunday, August 07, 2005 4:36 AM
This is my second time around visiting this site and it
gets better looking. Terrific site! Thanks. A Jimmy Dygert fan.
Jay Gauthreaux
Memphis, TN USA
Friday, July 29, 2005 11:56 PM
I just visted the museum today. It was the third time that
I had the pleasure of visting. It is a great place to go and walk
down memory lane .Every time I vist it is better than before.
Lou Garofano
Cheltenham, PA USA
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:44 PM
My father, Walt Garvin, was quoted in the August '96 SI
article about The Team That Time Forgot. He lived around the corner
from Shibe/Connie Mack and loved and lived baseball. He was a true
fan of the team, the sport, and the legacy.
Walt Garvin
Bethlehem, PA USA
Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:25 AM
KC A's fan pre Finley.
Tom Melo
St. Pete Beach, FL USA
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 3:21 PM
I'm glad that I found this site, I have been searching
due to I have a relative that was a famous baseball pitcher, he
played for the Philadelphia Atletics and the Red Sox. His name was
Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove. My dad used to tell me about
him, he was my dad's cousin. Now my son's are intrigued with learning
about the great "Lefty Grove".
Colleen Grove
Grand Ledge, MI USA
Monday, July 11, 2005 10:36 AM
Wonderful, wonderful site! I have folowed the Athletics
since their move to Oakland in 1968. Growing up in Fresno, former
Phillidelphia Athletic player, Gus Zernial, was a TV sportscaster
here and always had stories about his days in the majors, including
his time in Philadelphia. That was a big part of my early appreciation
for the game. This is site I will visit often.
Jerry Schiebelhut
Fresno, CA USA
Monday, July 04, 2005 6:38 PM
I THINK THIS WEBSITE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! My Great Uncle
Pecky Suder played for the A's. I think he is a great person, and
someone who kids to look up to for generations to come!
Jennifer Suder
Cranberry Twp., PA USA
Sunday, June 26, 2005 11:54 AM
My Grandfather is Vince Gohl, or"Lefty" as he
was known when he was signed by scout Chief Bender in 1948. He had
the fortune to play for Federalsburg, Moultrie, Tarboro, Lincoln,
Savannah, and Ottawa. His best years came in 1949, at Tarboro of
the Coastal Plain League. He posted a 21-4 record with a 1.27 era.
In 1952 while playing for Ottawa, he hit .357 while pitching and
playing first base. Lefty threw the knuckle ball and a hard curve
that he threw to his kids & grandkids on Miller street. My grandfather's
stories always put you back into the dugout and onto the field along
side of him, pitching double headers, going 10 innings, pitchers
pinch running, and on and on.
I thought that I had lost that feeling when he passed, but I recently
felt it again when I visited the A's Historical Society. It really
is a great place, and I hope you get the chance to visit. If you
have a tie to it like myself and my family, it will affect you.
Thanks to Ernie Montella for all of your help and nice words about
my grandfather, and I look forward to hearing more great Athletic's
stories.
Jack Gohl Jr.
Philadelphia , PA USA
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 11:06 AM
As a 58 year old New York Giant Fan, I have come to realize
the pain I have felt for 50 years is not just the Giants' move but
the loss of that great baseball landscape when I was a young kid:
Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis
Browns, Washington Senators. When baseball was baseball and every
kid on the block in upstate New York had his favotite team and weargued
for hours whose team was the best. One day, I was recently looking
around the internet to reminisce about my childhood and searching
for vintage baseball hats when I happened upon the Athletics Historical
website. In reading the comments from Philadelphia Athletic fans,
I found their passion for the Athletics that same that I have for
the New York Giants. My American League team is now the Philadelphia
Athletics and I salute all my fellow fans.
Jim Leone
Auburn, NY USA
Monday, June 13, 2005 8:49 PM
Great Site- I'm 'Jittery' Joe Berry's grandson
and am doing some internet research for my family. Any links or
contacts which could provide some help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks from all the Berry's to the Philadelphia Athletics Historical
Society.
Michael Jonas Berry
Little Rock, AR USA
Monday, June 13, 2005 3:04 PM
My Grandfather loved watching the A's play ball when he
was a kid and he's been watching the Phillies ever since. My grandfather
told me about the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society and
we both love it.
Matt Martino
Holland, PA USA
Thursday, June 09, 2005 9:55 PM
Hey Boys!! I hope you saved as much as you could in the
fire from the upstairs apt? If you need some Phil Marchildon pictures
just ask. I hope to someday visit your museum again we loved your
hospitality.
Mike Booth
Ottawa, ON Canada
Friday, June 03, 2005 2:01 PM
My grandfather Joe McGrath was called up to the team in
1916. He tried out the same day that Jimmie Dykes tried out, Jimmie
beat him out. Grandpa played for the georgia peaches and other teams.
Mark McGrath
Mackinaw, Il USA
Wednesday, June 01, 2005 10:28 PM
Great website. I can't imagine any baseball fan not being
able to waste a quite a bit of valuable work-time playing around
here. Thanks.
Paul Schlesinger
McLeana, VA USA
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 4:17 PM
I can't imagine that there's an A's fan any more loyal (perhaps
stubborn) than myself. My heart was broken at age 14 when the A's
moved to KC. To this day, I still have fond memories, and root for
the A's in Oakland. Bobby Shantz and company will always have a
special place in my heart. Go A's!
Charlie Schorpp
Sunset Beach, NC USA
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 2:09 PM
Awesome site!
Baseball is back in Lancaster! I have enjoyed reading about
past history of baseball in Pa.
Be sure to check out the Lancaster Barnstomers!
Kenny Myers
Lancaster, PA USA
Monday, May 16, 2005 8:03 AM
Connie Mack is my great grandfather. I really love this
site. I have the photograph of the 1929 Athletics and the cubs I
can identify all the players for the guest that inquired.
Cornelius Kevin McGillicuddy
Charleston, SC USA
Friday, May 13, 2005 2:31 AM
I am doing some research and part of it involves
looking into the A's history. I found you sight through baseball-refernce.com.
Looking at the history of baseball in Philly, I can't believe the
A's are in Oakland and the Phil's are still in PA! I am also looking
at joining the society. I already belong to SABR.
Chuck Ailsworth
Bloomfield Township, MI USA
Friday, May 13, 2005 4:16 PM
I am the daughter of Jimmy Dygert. It is interesting to
see pictures of my Dad on the Net. I was 7 when he passed in1936.
Thank you for this site. P.S. I googled my Dad and found this site.
Joyce Dygert Collier
Grand Prairie, TX USA
Saturday, April 16, 2005 11:27 AM
We attended the '04 reunion with my dad, Morrie Martin
and was just searching for more info and found your site, what a
great source of history! We had an excellent time at the reunion,
you all did a fantastic job putting it together, and I loved seeing
my dad in a way I never have before. Thank you!!!
Madonna Martin-Walsh
Washington, MO USA
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:15 AM
Great website for us younger fans to learn the history
of the Athletics. Woody Wheaton was my great uncle and it was very
cool to read the interview with him. I only wish the A's had stayed
and the Phillies left.
Eric Peoples
Media, PA USA
Friday, April 08, 2005 4:52 PM
My father was an A's fan from the time he came from Virginia
to Philadelphia in 1927, and so were my brother and I, the only
A's fans on a block in Logan where all the other kids liked the
Phillies.
Laurence A. Somers
Lafayette Hill, PA USA
Monday, March 28, 2005 12:05 AM
My Greatgrandfather, Rudoph von Ohl, was the traveling
secretary for the A's for many years. My Grandfather Joe Ohl was
a pitcher in 1909. I don't know how long. My father Gary Ohl was
batboy for a while also. I have pictures and many newspaper clippings
about my grandfather Joe Ohl, the left handed pitcher. I was told
that my Greatgrandmother and Greatgrandfather entertained alot of
ballplayers at there home in Merchantville, N.J. They also hunted
at there farm in Jobstown, N.J.
Sharon Ohl Campbell
Largo, FL USA
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:52 PM
First time visit, just beginning to look but glad I found
you.
Thomas Daughen
Vineland, NJ USA
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:16 PM
I found this site while lokking for logos for my fantasy
baseball team named after the A's. A photo of Jimmie Fox hangs on
this YANKEE fans wall! Love baseball!!!!! Nice Idea!
Jason M Hoag
Cohoes, NY United States
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:43 AM
I am a NYC native; from birth to 1961. Now retired and
living on the Gulf. I lived to go to Philly or MSG and see Paul
Arizin and the Warriors. I am trying to get, to add to what I have...including
personal correspondence and such....all I can acquire on Paul. Found
this web site by putting in the name of the VHS; saw it in a signed
copy of Rosin's book. Great website!!! Cannot wait till VHS arrives.
Take care.
Dr. Ron Lofaro
Orange Beach, AL USA
Sunday, March 06, 2005 1:44 PM
What a great and memorable website ! Reading about the
A's days of old reminds me of how my brother and I, along with the
Society's General Manager, Ernie Montella, would take the train
out of Marcus Hook, hook up with the subway, and hoof the rest of
the way to Shibe Park, every Sunday to catch the doubleheaders,
and catch the real "class" athletes in action.
Jim Jacono
Rehoboth Beach, DE USA
Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:02 AM
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