by Max Silberman Hal Epps, outfielder for the l944 Athletics passed away in Texas on August 25th at the age of 90.
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By Ronnie Joyner Trivia question — who was the last 20 game winner for the St. Louis Browns? Well, technically the answer is probably Ned Garver with his amazing 20-12 season for the 1951 team. Bob Turley, who toiled in 10 games for the ’53 Browns, won 21 with the 1958 Yankees, so he […]
By Max Silberman Ruben Gomez, best remembered for his l954 rookie season with the World’s Champions New York Giants when he had a 17-9 record passed away July 26 in Puerto Rico after a long illness.
by Dale B. Smith Some things were just meant to be. Babe Ruth was destined to be a Yankee. Lou Brock was born to be a Cardinal. George Kell and the Detroit Tigers were meant for each other. You can call certain trades or purchases ridiculous or absurd but some moves were just fulfilling […]
by Dale B. Smith They say it is hard to keep a good man down. If that is true then Bullet Joe Bush must have been a very good man. He was certainly a winner. Despite numerous setbacks during his major league career, Joe always came back on top, mostly by accomplishment and sometimes […]
by Max Silberman Edward F. Burtschy was better known to A’s fans as “Moe” and was part of the l954 team.
By Rich Westcott Mention 21st and Lehigh to any Philadelphia baseball fan of yesteryear, and there is never a doubt what that means. It was the address of Shibe Park. Before there was artificial turf, before there were retractable roofs, exploding scoreboards, mascots, dancing girls, and designated hitters, Shibe Park was one of Philadelphia’s […]
By Max Silberman Throughout the years, the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society has included many Phillies players, especially 1950 “Whiz Kids” at the annual reunion.
Charlie Bowles, who pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics in l943 and l945 passed away in December 2003 in North Carolina.
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