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Former Player and Manager Eddie Joost to Share Memories at Hall of Fame

Two-Time All-Star Coming to Cooperstown August 7 (COOPERSTOWN, NY): Former big league All-Star shortstop Eddie Joost, who managed the Philadelphia Athletics in their final season in 1954, will share his baseball memories at 1 p.m. August 7 in Cooperstown as part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Legends Series.

KC A’s to Reunite at CommunityAmerica Ballpark

The Kansas City Athletics Baseball Team Appreciation and Reunion Day hosted by the T-Bones and Sports Radio 810 WHB is planned for August 16, 2008, at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. There will be a public autograph signing with the players from 2-5p.m. at the stadium followed by an introduction of […]

Dedication of “GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK SQUARE “

Date: July 23, 2008 @ 12:15 pm rain or shine Main & Swede Streets Norristown Join the Montgomery County Commissioners along with the Department of Parks & Heritage Services, the Historical Society of Montgomery County, the WS Hancock Society and the Norristown Preservation Association as Courthouse Square is dedicated to General Winfield Scott Hancock a […]

A’s Society at CBP!

August 9-10 is the Phillies’ Alumni Weekend, and as part of the festivities dedicated to looking back at Philadelphia’s rich baseball history, the A’s Society will occupy two tables in the First Base Plaza on the Main Concourse at CBP. Phillies’ and Athletics’ artifacts will be on display, and information will be handed out to […]

Eddie Joost in Cooperstown!

Eddie Joost will be at the Hall of Fame on August 7, 2008 to talk about his remarkable career in major league baseball. He will appear in the Bullpen Theater at 1 pm to discuss his career and answer questions from the audience.

Lou Brissie Visits Vets

Lou Brissie during one of his weekly visits to a Veterans Hospital in South Carolina. Shown here with Lou left to right are: Kevin Holley of Trenton, South Carolina, & Nick Walker of Bath South Carolina. Lou speaks to all of the veterans, signs autographs and giveaways as well, like baseballs & his Hartland Figurine. […]

Historic baseball takes home in Cape

By TRUDI GILFILLIAN Staff Writer, 609-463-6716 Published: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 The Press of Atlantic City A baseball signed by the 1927 Philadelphia Athletics like Ty Cobb and Lefty Grove was presented to Margaret Mace Elementary School in North Wildwood. It’s linked to the town because it once belonged to former Mayor George Redding. North Wildwood […]

MICKEY VERNON TO APPEAR LIVE IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA

DATE: June 9, 2008 TIME: 6pm to 7pm PLACE: Chickie’s and Pete’s, Notheast Philadelphia RADIO: WBCB 1490 AM

Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame’s Tribute to the Philadelphia A’s

Saturday June 28th 6:05 PM @ Frawley Stadium. Pre - game on field ceremony 5:30 PM. See the Blue Rocks play the Salem Avalanche and Receive Commemorative Baseball Card of Guest, Bobby Shantz, Autographed for free! Other memorabilia may be autographed for $5.00 each

A’s Society Assists Warminster, PA Leary Elementary School Project

In its continuing effort to promote its educational program, the A’s Society assisted the Alta S. Leary Elementary School of Warminster, PA during their annual “HATOBERFEST”, Mrs Laurie D.Schenfelt, Art Educator, worked with the A’s Society’s Special Project committee person ,Mike Fesnak to join in with 14 members of the Leary Art Club in “dressing” […]