Posts Tagged ‘a’s’

THEY CROSSED TWO OCEANS TO VISIT US IN HATBORO

Society member from Scotland visits on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Society employee Mike Fesnak shares a few minutes with our guest from across the Atlantic, Retired Judge Graham Richards of Longsdon, Straffordshire, England who told Mike he found our Museum quite by accident after enjoying his breakfast at a local restaurant he decided to walk […]

A’s SOCIETY PARTICPATE IN AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION FUND RAISER

SOCIETY HOSTS COMCAST MANAGERS MEETING

MANAGERS FROM COMCAST ARE SHOWN HERE AS THEY HELD THEIR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING IN THE FRIENDLY CONFINES OF THE SOCIETY’S MUSEUM RECENTLY. MORE OF THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETINGS WILL BE ADDED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE FROM COMCAST. THE SOCIETY HAS OFFERED SPACE FOR MANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL COMPANY’S WHO CHOOSE TO MEET OFF SITE FROM […]

HEROES OF THE DIAMOND “RED, WHITE AND BLUE TOUR”

HOW IT BEGAN: During a visit to the Naval Aviation Museum, President H.W. Bush discussed the positive impact baseball had on morale during WWII. His comments initiated the development of military baseball in the modern era. Over two decades later, we are the only program in history to wear camouflage uniforms with historical references to […]

Phillies Broadcaster Chris Wheeler Huge Hit at A’s Book Signing

     

WWII Vet Shares Memories, Experiences With PPH Residents

A packed house of The Philadelphia Protestant Home residents and visitors were held spell bound this past May as Tony Zanzinger shared his military memorabilia collection and experiences as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. His extensive collection includes articles from both the Allies and the Germans.   Tony parachuted […]

“SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS LOU BRISSIE”

Lou Brissie has been honored at three recent events in his native state of South Carolina. On Saturday May 8th, 2010 Lou received an honorary Doctorate Of Public Service degree from his alma mater Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. Lou played college baseball at Presbyterian under head coach Chick Galloway a former Philadelphia A’s shortstop […]

LITTLE LEAGUERS VISIT SOCIETYs MUSEUM SATURDAY May 8, 2010

On Saturday May 8, 2010, the A’s team from Tri-Township Baseball in Wrightstown PA visited the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society. The A’s team play in the 11-12 Majors division. The teams head coach is Ron Clearfield. The teams assistants are Tom Casey, Steve Pearlman and Barry Shapiro.  

UPPER DUBLIN YOUTH ENTERS SOCIETY VOLUNTEER CORP

Kenny Ayres, 18 year old Upper Dublin senior has selected the Athletics Society to complete his School’s Community Study Program. Kenny, a UD varisty baseball player selected the Society because of his interest in baseball & its history in this area.    

Lou Brissie takes Kentucky Juvenile

Lou Brissie takes Kentucky Juvenile by Jay Privman, Daily Racing Form Posted: Friday, April 30, 2010