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Max Silberman
Max Silberman was a retired history teacher with the School District of Philadelphia. He became actively involved in the baseball memorabilia hobby as a collector/dealer in l977. For many years Max wrote the memorabilia column for “Phillies Report” and was a hobby columnist for “Baseball Hobby News.” In 1996, he became a charter member of the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society and has served as Vice-President for Research and Historian.
Max Silberman was born January 20, 1945 during the 4th inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt and was raised in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Overbrook High School where he played soccer and baseball and was manager of the basketball team. Following his service in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Oriskany CVA34 during the Viet Nam conflict, he received his Bachelors degree from LaSalle University, his Masters degree from Bryn Mawr College and teaching certification from Cabrini College. In 1970 he married Rikki Cohen, had two daughters, Sara (Scott Kawalek) and Susan (John Scalzi) and was blessed with three granddaughters, Emily and Dana Kawalek and Jenna Scalzi. Cancer and stroke forced his retirement from Overbrook High School. He held many union offices. He kept active as Vice Chairman and Historian of Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society. During his teaching career he wrote for Phillies Report, Baseball Hobby News and sometimes contributed to Sports Collectors Digest. He very much enjoyed baseball card shows and his friends in the hobby.
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Dick is there any more of the Ozark Ike ..Gus Zernial signed copies in the store? Please advise. Erci
Hi Eric: Yes we do have Ozark Ike signed Gus Zernial signed in stock. We have about 6 copies. I just came across them this morning. Joan PAHS
Did a black man ever play for the Philadelphhia Athletics??
The first negro to playfor the Athletics was a pitcher named Bob Trice now deceased he was followed by Vic Power a very popular player from 1954. Trice’s first year was 1953. He was only in the majors for 3 years winding up his carrer with the KC A’s in 1955 overall record was9 wins & 9 losses. His photo is available thru our Gift Shoppe!
I have a question about a Phila. A’s ring I have had for a few years. It is brass (i think) with a bubble of plastic(i think)again. The White Elephant is perched on top of a baseball and a red diamond looking base. Looks like a possible give away with the adjustable brass band. Any idea what the history of these rings are. Anything you could tell me about it I would be happy and thankful. I used to see quite afew on ebay but haven’t seen any in awhile. Thanks Mark D.
Hi,
I’m wondering how common/rare an A’s Yearbook from the years between 1947-1950 are. I’ve found one from ’49 but its got a few issues with scrapbook residue on the back cover and 1 page has been removed. In addition, I’m looking for anything with my Dad, Lou Brissie in it. I’ve been made aware of an 8 minute film from the A’s 1948 Spring Training. Do you have these types of items in your archives, or for sale?
Thank you very much and I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Jennifer Brissie