(, I used to watch wrestling some when I was little, and would be visiting my papaw. (, More Came Out As Rodney Harrison and Wade Wilson From The NFL Were Suspended, Saint Louis Cardinals Player Rick Ankiel Is Also a Customer Of The Same Place, For Growth Hormones. I'm so sad to hear this. VonErich autographs and old WCCW merchandise, Kevin, I've found some on eBay but I never win the auctions. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. In 1971, Oakland Athletics owner, Charles Finley introduced Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry, two local teenagers from Oaklands Bishop ODowd High School stationed along the Oakland Coliseum foul lines fielding foul balls and, between innings, serving the umpires lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Other costly mistakes involved scapegoating second baseman Mike Anders for a team loss, refusing to comply with contract terms for Catfish Hunter a mess that ultimately set the stage for todays free agency and opening only one ticket booth, resulting in long lines for fans. He had remarried. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. I was born and raised in Oakland I just know I was part of an era when it was exciting to be paid by Finley, to get free tickets for our families.. But Kathy, I don't have that. (, Sheriff concludes wrestler Chris Benoit murder-suicide probe, Maybe now Mr. Benoit's and his wife's families can get some closure. Thanks, Kathy, for putting my gal Penny on the board. He does a lot of theater work now, which is where he started. Finley colored everything. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? I know she would appreciate any good thoughts, wishes and prayers y'all could send for her and her sons, as they still are trying to come to terms with their new reality. ( NT) -- jlp, Fri December 16, 2016 5:00pm CST. Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. (, It's your board - whatever you say goes. Hi Missy-Jo! Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. I don't know how many messages we lost. My friend Stro sent a bulletin on myspace last night. (, I checked to see if he got his results he did, and it's not good, Kathy, thanks for checking and posting. I watched them every. Jean, I watched them on cable out of Dallas. To write most of the book, Turbow interviewed former players conducting interviews in rental cars, home offices and with Dick Green in sub-zero weather near Mount Rushmore and sports journalists like Schwarz, historians, and Finleys son, Paul Finley. (. Missy Jo, you have my prayers and love during this trying time. (, I'm sorry to hear how things are. PayPal Acct: I slept all night! (. I recommend You're welcome! The cute pair was clad in tight white shorts, green or gold fitting shirts (depending on the uniform of the team for the game), gold knee socks and white shoesin an era when the majority of other major league teams relied on wiry teenage boys to field foul balls on the playing field ball boys, on the other hand, are rarely seen wearing tight shorts. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. Explain, please. Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. (, Actress Jo Aann Sayers aka Miriam Lucille Lilygren Born: 10/22/1918 (, Thanks to Lordhelmut From StarTiger found and posted a contact address!! He apparently hosts a show on WWE 24/7 with Michael Hayes, but we don't get that service here. No more than 7 images from any single MLB game, workout, activity or event may be used (including online and on apps) while that game, activity or event is in progress. Former wrestler B. Brian Blair ("Killer Bees") arrested . Wow, what a mess. I don't remember so much sickness in the world when I was a kid. (. WEH2 author F. Scott Fitzgeralds daughter Scottie? With crazy stats so unprecedented that opposing teams would have Vida Blue Days to milk the financial rewards of a special promotion when the As came to town a 24-8 record, 1.82 ERA, 301 strikeouts the Cy Young and MVP award-winning pitcher in 71 earned only $14,500. ), Finley chuckled happily. There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. You're SURE, and positively know this? He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. (. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. I've been following his health and praying for him for quite awhile. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. (, Happy Easter, my "peeps." The floor is history. Whatever happened to Christine Nelson and Cathy Carr? I remembered! Danny, thanks for posting all this great info. I have no idea why he came to mind, out of the blue like that, Gordie and Don are both in their mid 80's and live in their home province of Ontario, Canada and, Thanks for the info, Loretta! The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Thanks for posting this. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. Along with each 1970s championship season, a major off-field drama developed. In 1971, Mary Barry dressed in hot pants and took her position near first base, scooping up foul balls and attention from fans and national media as an Oakland As ball girl and one of the first females hired to work on a Major League baseball field. Saw Kevin On WWE's RAW Earlier This Year (. I've been trying to find something out, but, Where are they now Missy-Jo and Kathy?! lol (, I'm morbid -- if you misdose, we'll have customers for the other business and can dress Ric Flair in his big fancy robe. I'm really gonna miss Penny. Found out today that Mary Brodel Russom passed away on June 3, 2015 @ 98. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. (, Yes both are still alive as of Oct. 2015. (. I need y'all. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? (, friends remember him both in and out of the ring. To write most of the book, Turbow interviewed former players conducting interviews in rental cars, home offices and with Dick Green in sub-zero weather near Mount Rushmore and sports journalists like Schwarz, historians, and Finleys son, Paul Finley. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? (. Kevin Von Erich -- Surviving Von Erich brother. Joining an audience at a Distinguished Speaker Series presentation at the Lafayette Library to hear best-selling Oakland sportswriter Jason Turbow introduce his new book about the As, Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic, Barry said after the event, Im still an As fan.. I'm still planning to contact you via past stuff. Bluegrass music and buried in her housecoat, looking better than she had in years. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? I do the same, but I don't know how much good it'll do when they use anonymouse (, If it's OK with Kathy, it's OK with me if y'all want to post obits here too. But in the early 1970s, baseball enthusiasts celebrated three-in-a-row World Series championships and relished or were roiled by owner Charlie O. Finleys penny-pinching tactics and wildly creative marketing campaigns. Charlotte Stewart played Miss Beadle, and yes, Kathy, thanks for picking up my slack, as usual. Where is actress Catherine Burns?? As Dan Epstein put it inBig Hair and Plastic Grass a fascinating look at baseball and American culture in the 70s, The shop would eventually grow into a worldwide empire, netting the former ball girl a substantially larger payday than any As player ever made under Finley., In Nancy Finleys recently released Finley Ball, she writes that at the end of 1974 the ballgirl plan was eventually scrapped due to complaints from several player wives. A really happy Thanksgiving this year! Debbi was one of the first ones he hired. I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. (, Barbara has started a new obits board (link inside), And trust me on this Chronicler was NOT the problem at the old now defunct obits board. IMDb says Sandra remarried and moved to Hawaii. In 1969, Oakland Athletics owner Charles O. Finley introduced "ball girls" (young girls who would sit in foul territory near the baselines to retrieve baseballs grounded foul by batters) to major league baseball. (, Betty was still alive as of August 2015, as I got an autographed photo then. (. Were still best friends.. (, Whatever became of China Lee- once married to Mort Sahl (, Thanks for posting this, Ron. Turbow, (also author of The Baseball Codes) inconversationwith former sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz, said Finley was the maelstrom at the teams center. (. (, Hey Jackass, when did barbara call Kathy a troll. You know I'm here for you, whatever you need! She's a favorite of Hubby & me. When asked about why he brought in Barry and Sivyer, Finley told the media, I wanted to get the female interested in baseball., When it was suggested that the Oakland Athletics ballgirls mainly intrigued men as well as many teenage boys like myself back then (Hey, Mary Barry, are you out there reading this? (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images), 3456 x 5184 px (11.52 x 17.28 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB. Thanks for posting, y'all. (, HAH! (, Please pray for Rollin Hard -- Indy wrestler, That should be rollinhizard@hotmail.com (, From me: please pray for Jeff, Jesse, and Kim (info inside), Prayers of course, as always. When I win the lottery, that's one of the things we'll do. Not a whole lot of people will remember where I live. That really cost him.. Joining an audience at a Distinguished Speaker Series presentation at the Lafayette Library to hear best-selling Oakland sportswriter Jason Turbow introduce his new book about the As, Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic, Barry said after the event, Im still an As fan.. She's gotten me through a lot and I love her to pieces. Roses - LOL! Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. I think I'm gonna borrow mom's copy of Queenie Peavy, I haven't read it since I was in my 20s. Which made one member of the audience ask during a Q&A why as a teen born in 1961 and growing up in the Bay Area, he was the only one of his friends who followed the As. Happy 4th Birthday to Mommy's Sweetie, Eric Owen Lee Black. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? Mommy loves you, Bubby. A friend's mother has her looking, and of course, WWE suspends 10 for violating policy on steroids, other drugs, Boy that's a heckuva a list. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN!!!!! Gotta hurry to post this, power keeps flicking on and off, even though there's not a cloud in the sky. Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Lydia Bruce? I knew Gerry was having health problems but not Jack. Billy is a fave of mine and hubby's. Aren't they pretty, Barb? But in the early 1970s, baseball enthusiasts celebrated three-in-a-row World Series championships and relished or were roiled by owner Charlie O. Finleys penny-pinching tactics and wildly creative marketing campaigns. Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. (, Ditto sister. Love you too, got you in my prayers. Schwarz said that after the negotiations were resolved, Blue was uncharacteristically bitter and would complain about pitching while icing his arm and talking to the media. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! OAKLAND, CA - MAY 24: Original ball girls for the Oakland Athletics Debbie Fields and Mary Barry stand on the field prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on May 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (. Whatever Happened To Former Oakland A's BallgirlMary Barry, Whatever Happened to Former Oakland A's Ballgirl Mary Barry, Pro Wrestlers Dr. Death Steve Williams and Jake The Snake Roberts, Thanks, David. Whatever became of her? Contact your. Were still best friends.. and the lovely Betty Jane Rhodes? Love y'all bunches. That's the beauty of being a paid member editing! The teams mule mascot, Charlie O., won fans oddly fervent devotion that Barry still feels, but cant explain. You're making my birthday better. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. (, You haven't abandoned anything or anybody! If Missy-Jo decides she wants to resume operations, she or I will open it back up. But Finleys oddities and frugality didnt guarantee prosperity; it often hurt the team and fans, according to Turbow. I had the time wrong. I know she would appreciate any good thoughts, wishes and prayers y'all could send for her and her sons, as they still are trying to come to terms with their new reality. He, like me, was short and overweight. Ms. Dorothy, thank you so much for taking time to help my friends as they have comforted me. Actress June Vincent ? I'm going to send you a message on Facebook and MySpace and e-mail, hopefully you'll get one of them lol Love you (, Sorry to hear this. I know its painful to talk about but how did you lose him? They are both very real. I think it was just a figure of speech, not an accusation against me. I got one 3 days after my birthday in 1989; great gift. jlp- I can't believe it! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I think it's unfair of Barbara to accuse you of being a troll, and she never answered why she said that, and delted my message defending you (, Thanks - I think. Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. I googled her image and yep--right one! Start out small and expand to a nationwide chain. But Vida knew he could get more.. She was Danny I found the address for Lydia Bruce! Welcome Jayden! Trust me, I know. She Whatever became of actor Sean Garrison? 17K views, 383 likes, 39 loves, 51 comments, 54 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Oakland Athletics: Last weekend, Major League Baseball's first ballgirls returned to the Coliseum to throw out the. VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. He was a childhood crush of mine during the "Bad News Bears" days. Ahathe Board does indeed existmany thanks to Kathy for her kind e-mail and for calming me down, You're welcome, James - and it's great to see you back! You'll be up again in a couple of hours, so don't get too excited about it. I hope she is getting better every day. Joe Pichler - Missing since January 2006. I don't know about the how, but according to one source I found, the when was July 27, 1999. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. 2023 Getty Images. That was the background I used on the obit board when I first set it up. Always liked B. Brian. Other costly mistakes involved scapegoating second baseman Mike Anders for a team loss, refusing to comply with contract terms for Catfish Hunter a mess that ultimately set the stage for todays free agency and opening only one ticket booth, resulting in long lines for fans. I have Breast Cancer, I knew all of that, Fran, but I thought you had Fibro too. Since it's Tuesday.Whatever happened to Leigh Taylor-Young from Soylent Green.pic inside, My bad.didnt notice it was a tripod pic.here's another, She was playing Katherine on "Passions", which is cancelled and moved from NBC to DirecTV. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. MissyJo- yes, that is her- I found some fantastic pictures of her What ever happened to Lee Paterson(Joe Riley on OLTL, Just read in Soap Opera Weekly that he passed away in February of this year. (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. Ultimately, it was because he never integrated with his team into the fabric of the community, Turbow said. Privacy Policy. subjects, the Hager twins, are gone and I've been depressed. WEH2 Clark Gable's only child/son? (. You must be one since you have no name. (, Glad I could help, even though I I know you didn't get what you REALLY wanted, maybe next year! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I knew Kurt was having drug issues before leaving WWE. The sex appeal of the two teens with Sivyer by the Oakland Athletics bullpen and Barry on the first base side caught the eye of fans and other owners. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. (, I had to clean coffee off my monitor. Our storms weren't too bad here as compared to further south. (, Happy 94th Birthday to Erna Dee Dove Smith. I've sent you an e-mail. One charged with murder, second suspect released, in mass shootout that killed teen at Oakland music video shoot, Alameda briefs: USS Hornet to host CarrierCon, Anchors Aweigh events, Walnut Creeks Shake Shack is finally opening this weekend, Apply for Oakland-Japan high school student exchange program. I'm the source of the VE's being here, Jean. 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